Buyer question
Are Naked Neck poultry good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Naked Neck poultry 4 out of 5 for beginners (good starter breed).
Source: the Naked Neck poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Naked Neck poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Naked Necks, sometimes called Turkens, come from Transylvania and have a bare neck from a single gene. They are hardy, heat tolerant and good dual-purpose birds, and easier to pluck than most.
- Best fit
- Hot climates, homesteads
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Heat tolerant)
What to weigh
Bare necks can sunburn and need shelter in cold weather. Their look is not for everyone.