The name "Turken" arose from the mistaken idea that the bird was a hybrid of a chicken and the domestic turkey. Naked Necks are fairly common in Europe today, but are rare in North America and very common in South America.

Is there such thing as a Turken?

The Turken, also known as the Transylvanian Naked Neck, was first bred in Hungary and later perfected in Germany. Contrary to what some folks believe, the Naked Neck is 100% chicken—it is not a cross between a turkey and a chicken.

Can a Turken reproduce?

The Turken, an unusual-looking chicken breed, was thought to be a hybrid between a chicken and a turkey. However, experts say that the hypothesis is wrong. Turkey and chicken are genetically incompatible species. So, the hybrid would have been sterile.