Cheryl Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 How lucky am I to have this gorgeous fella, his name is Vladimir and he's a Transylvanian Naked Neck, I got him along with two lady Naked Necks .. how does everyone else feel about this breed?.. the Marmite of chicken breeds you either love them or hate them,, but how could anyone not find him super handsome They are excellent egg layers and really full of character.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFeatheredFiend Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Oooh he is gorgeous. The Hubby wanted naked-necks but we couln't find any localy. Very nice. Are you intending to breed them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Yes, I am breeding them atm.. I am awaiting some to hatch very soon.. the ones I am breeding are Black ones.. They are such fantastic birds, they are definitely my favourite type.. they are also good with other birds.. I think you should get some.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 You'll make a fortune having a fella who lays eggs! I love him but wouldn't want to meet him on a dark night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 haha.. yes i certainly would... but hey!.. these are some of my Naked Necks .. A mummy and her babies, Beautiful eh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Definately, they are smashing. How comical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benaberry Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 They're all gorgeous First time I saw one in a chicken book, I really couldn't see the attraction (but it is a terribly unflattering photo of it ). The more I see them, the more they're growing on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 This is one as a chick... it's like they have little toupes on.. and they look like little people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Wants to be a poland when it grows up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkyeggynugget Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 OMG!!! They are all gorgeous!! Where abouts did you get them from? I've been trying to hunt some down myself!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Hey Stinkyeggnugget! Where do you live?.. there are a few people dotted about who have them.. have you looked on the net? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkyeggynugget Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I'm in Essex nr Basildon, I've had a look, but everyone seems to be miles away from me, the place where I normally go to and drool at the pretty chickens said they'd look in to sourcing some for me but I haven't heard back from them. I'll keep looking I think they are just great!!! How big is your flock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Well, you are about 1 hour or just less from me.. if you want to message me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFeatheredFiend Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 haha.. yes i certainly would... but hey!.. these are some of my Naked Necks .. A mummy and her babies, Beautiful eh!! Yes! They look like little ostriches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill the potter Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Oooo, sorry, don't see the appeal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Oh I love your pics! I've ummed & ahhhed about these for ages - but I think I will hatch some once I've moved. Are they hardy with those bare necks? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Oooo, sorry, don't see the appeal Don't worry Jill, they don't do a lot for me either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearls007 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 They remind me of the French Maid Dusters from Disney's Beauty and the Beast - if that makes sense to anyone other than me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 hey craftyhunniepie they are indeed hardy.. n fact more hardy than most i would say.. and to everyone else booooooooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 sorry i spet craftyhunnypie wrongy... ooooops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 They remind me of the French Maid Dusters from Disney's Beauty and the Beast - if that makes sense to anyone other than me! I totally get that! He is a nice chap Cheryl, Crele doesnt really do it for me but they look fab in black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Oh I love your pics! I've ummed & ahhhed about these for ages - but I think I will hatch some once I've moved. Are they hardy with those bare necks? Emma.x my one has gone all through the winter without so much as a sniffull. he was outside when all the rest of my mob were hiding in their house they look nice in white to I was well taken by the one at the fed and the national Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 oooh i would love a white one!.. but look at this picture and weep!... this is called a Showgirl Chicken and it's a result of a Silkie crossed with a Baldneck.. How divine is she!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennydavies Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Hi Cheryl, Over here EVERYONE has Naked Necks, they are more abundant than any other breed. From what we have seen, they are sooo friendly and happily get along with ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl etc. When our neighbours girls were young they looked just like Bruce Forsythe with their little ginger "hair-do's". We love them and yours look absolutely gorgeous Jenny and Charlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 He would look really nice if it wasn't for the fact he had no feathers on his neck! Not for me, but the chicks do look quite cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
