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Naked Neck
Also known as: Turken, Transylvanian Naked Neck
Bare-necked breed — looks half turkey, half chicken.
🐣 Beginner friendly❄ Cold hardy☀ Heat hardy
Egg color
brown
Eggs / year
180
Egg size
large
Purpose
dual
Class
Continental
Size
large
Hen weight
6.5 lbs
Rooster weight
8.5 lbs
Temperament
calm, friendly, unusual
Noise level
quiet
Origin
Hungary/Romania
Lifespan
7–8 yrs
About the Naked Neck
Naked Necks have a genetic mutation removing 50% of feathers, leaving a bare red neck. Excellent in heat.
Care tips
Sensitive to sunburn — provide shade.
Color varieties
redwhiteblackbuffcuckoo
Fun facts
- Often mistakenly called Turkens — they are 100% chicken
- Fewer feathers = easier plucking for meat