Buyer question
How long do Naked Neck poultry live?
Our Animal Library gives the Naked Neck poultry a lifespan of 6–8 years.
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.
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Heat tolerant)
- Origin
- Transylvania
- Best fit
- Hot climates, homesteads
What to weigh
Bare necks can sunburn and need shelter in cold weather. Their look is not for everyone.