Turken

[mc79]

Here are a few pics of my naked-neck turken, Hot Dog. She is the absolute sweetest hen in the flock. She has such a calm, loving personality, and loves attention. People say that turkens are ugly, but I think they are adorable.

 

[Little Chicken Girl]

Lol. She is definitely unique in here own way! I agree:
She is not ugly, just different.
She also looks very well cared for.

Would you mind I use a couple of your photos to feature the breed on my website (thewayofthechicken.com) if I attribute to the photographer? Also would you mind telling me your experience with Naked necks in general?
I have not written any articles on Naked-Necks specifically and would like to feature them.

That is totally understandable if you say no, I am just wondering and interested in the breed. I will be researching them.

 

[mc79]

Lol. She is definitely unique in here own way! I agree:
She is not ugly, just different.
She also looks very well cared for.

Would you mind I use a couple of your photos to feature the breed on my website (thewayofthechicken.com) if I attribute to the photographer? Also would you mind telling me your experience with Naked necks in general?
I have not written any articles on Naked-Necks specifically and would like to feature them.

That is totally understandable if you say no, I am just wondering and interested in the breed. I will be researching them.

I am more than happy to let you use my photos. I have plenty more if you want them (full size). She is my first and only naked neck, so I can't really say that I'm "experienced" with the breed. Mine definitely has a calm, peaceful, loving demeanor. She almost has the personality of a dog...lol. She loves to have her chest/crop rubbed. When you stop, she gives your hand a nudge to tell you to not to stop...lol. In contrast, a good friend of mine had a naked neck rooster, and he said it was the meanest chicken he'd ever seen. I've always been hesitant to generalize breeds behaviors. I think that, regardless of breed, they each have their own unique personalities. But anyways, if you want some more pictures of mine, just let me know!

 

[Little Chicken Girl]

I am more than happy to let you use my photos. I have plenty more if you want them (full size). She is my first and only naked neck, so I can't really say that I'm "experienced" with the breed. Mine definitely has a calm, peaceful, loving demeanor. She almost has the personality of a dog...lol. She loves to have her chest/crop rubbed. When you stop, she gives your hand a nudge to tell you to not to stop...lol. In contrast, a good friend of mine had a naked neck rooster, and he said it was the meanest chicken he'd ever seen. I've always been hesitant to generalize breeds behaviors. I think that, regardless of breed, they each have their own unique personalities. But anyways, if you want some more pictures of mine, just let me know!

Thanks! Do you have some photos of all of her (full body shots)?

There are actually different varieties of Naked Neck chickens since the gene is pretty easy to introduce to other breeds. However, these other varieties are not counted as part of the naked neck breed because they are merely a naked-necked version of different breed. That might explain some of the temperament diversity... but still... I agree... Chickens just generally have different personalities and quirks of their own. No two are exactly the same even though they may look and even act in a similar way.

 

[N F C]

Thanks for sharing some photos of Hot Dog (love the name, lol)!

 

[mc79]

Thanks! Do you have some photos of all of her (full body shots)?

There are actually different varieties of Naked Neck chickens since the gene is pretty easy to introduce to other breeds. However, these other varieties are not counted as part of the naked neck breed because they are merely a naked-necked version of different breed. That might explain some of the temperament diversity... but still... I agree... Chickens just generally have different personalities and quirks of their own. No two are exactly the same even though they may look and even act in a similar way.

I don't have any full body shots (I was trying to get some good crisp close-ups) but I can certainly take some for you. I should have them by tomorrow evening!

 

[Little Chicken Girl]

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I don't have any full body shots (I was trying to get some good crisp close-ups) but I can certainly take some for you. I should have them by tomorrow evening!

That would be awesome! Thanks so much!

 

[mc79]

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That would be awesome! Thanks so much!

Do you want me to email them or just post them on this thread?

 

[Little Chicken Girl]

Do you want me to email them or just post them on this thread?

If you could just post them, that would be great!

 

[BlueBaby]

Naked Necks are supposed to be a good breed for the backyard in the hotter climates. They are supposed to be heat tolerant and disease resistant. They have fewer feathering than many other breeds, so it helps to keep them a little cooler. I don't have any myself, but I have started to get interested in them for a good breed to have out here in the desert. I like the coloring of the one that you posted the picture of!