This is a Turken. Cute, eh? *snicker*
We've got several of these on the farm, mixed in with the chickens. I've since learned that Turkens were originally bred in Hungary and Germany, and are also called "Naked Necks".
(She's supposed to look like this...)
They are good layers of brown eggs, adapt well to cold and hot temperature changes, and the hens seem to be good mothers.
The roosters can be aggressive with the hens, so thankfully we don't have any of those.
I'm feelin' a little haggard and out of sorts this morning ... this photo reminds me that, well... it could be worse.
At first I thought this was a picture of my Great Auntie Alma.*wink* She was skinny at the top and "fluffy" on the bottom, and made the best hot biscuits on earth!
I enjoy your pictures as much as your cards.
Thank you so much for starting my day with a smile!
Posted by: SuzyQue | March 02, 2007 at 06:43 AM
This gave me a smile. I read your posts via Google Reader and so I saw the title of the post before the picture. So when the picture came up I could not help but chuckle.
Posted by: Julie - jeweleintn SCS | March 01, 2007 at 10:39 AM
She is a cutie! And look at that strut! Can you say 'super model?' She is walking the walk. You have to name her! Manetta
Posted by: Manetta | March 01, 2007 at 10:13 AM
Well that's a new one on me! I think she's so unique, she's rather pretty! Maybe it's because I see a similar picture in the mirror..hehe..especially the fluffy behind! Thanks for the great pictures, I could look at your pictures ALL DAY!!!
Posted by: Diane McVey | March 01, 2007 at 09:53 AM
WOW, I am getting such an education from you. TFS.
Posted by: Juanita (Toni173) | March 01, 2007 at 08:38 AM
Poor thing - looks weird, but almost makes ya feel sorry for her!!! Jeanne in Idaho
Posted by: Jeanne in Idaho | March 01, 2007 at 08:37 AM
Anna, I love your photos and comments about the farm. I grew up on a hobby farm and love all animals. Your photos always bring a smile to my face. Thanks for sharing!
amy
Posted by: Amy | March 01, 2007 at 08:36 AM
I just adore your farm fotos! Since my parents passed, I don't have a farm to visit and your critters are all the cutiest! I never get tired of them. Thanks for sharing them with us!
Posted by: LynnMercurio | March 01, 2007 at 08:32 AM
Well I've never seen a "Turken" before in my life so this was very interesting. What an unusual bird. Ida
Posted by: ipkstampshappy | March 01, 2007 at 08:14 AM
Sometimes I think I see this in the mirror in the morning! I tell myself that I am unique (just like that turken) and it gets me through the day! {wink} She is actually pretty cute and as long as she's a good momma then she'd okay by me!
Posted by: Heidi K. | March 01, 2007 at 07:46 AM
well isn't she a cutie.
Hope you are feeling better soon!
Posted by: CKMom | March 01, 2007 at 07:43 AM
You just tell that little Turken that she's beautiful in my eyes! Heehee I love the chickens, in paper or in life. Thanks for the info on this unique hen.
Posted by: Julie Phillips | March 01, 2007 at 07:27 AM