Transylvanian Naked Neck
Gallus gallus domesticus
✨ Wissenswertes
The Naked Neck gene reduces feathering so dramatically that these birds need up to 40% less feed to stay warm — making them uniquely efficient in hot climates. Genetic studies show the bare-neck mutation also correlates with increased muscle mass.
One of the most unusual-looking domestic chickens, with a completely bare red neck caused by a dominant gene that also reduces total body feathering by roughly 40%. Originating in Transylvania (present-day Romania), Naked Necks — known in Germany as 'Turken' — are exceptionally heat-tolerant because less plumage means better heat dissipation. Despite their alien appearance, they are calm, productive, and hardy dual-purpose birds valued across Eastern Europe and tropical regions worldwide.
🏷️ Rasse
Transylvanian Naked Neck
💭 Temperament
Calm, docile, hardy, heat-tolerant, friendly
📏 Größe
Large (2.7-4.1 kg)
⏳ Lebenserwartung
5-8 years
🎨 Farben
Many colours — white, black, buff, red, blue, cuckoo, columbian
🌍 Herkunft
Romania — Transylvania region; documented in Europe from 1700s
🏠 Lebensraum
Free-range or enclosed run; especially suited to warm climates
🍽️ Ernährung
Layer pellets and general farm scraps; good forager
🎯 Zweck
Dual Purpose
🥚 Eifarbe
Tinted
👑 Kammtyp
Single
🏅 EE-Klasse
Large Fowl