The Malay chicken was the first of the colossal Asiatic fowl introduced to the world. One breed stands heads above the rest of the flock is the Malay chicken when one thinks of landraces of poultry.
Standing as tall as 26″ to 30″, with cocks weighing 9 lbs and hens 7 pounds, Malays were reported to have the ability to consume grain from the surface of a cone or a common dining-table.
The strain accomplishes its great height in the combination of long legs, tail, and carriage of the body. At the time that Europeans first encountered them, Malay c were widely distributed throughout the Orient, particularly from north India to Indonesia and Malaysia.
The strain was unlike any other known, with its extreme elevation, heavy bones, wide skull, short-stout beak, and its pugnacious nature.
By 1830 the breed had been brought to England, where it became trendy to include in an assortment of poultry. By 1834 Malay chickens were available in Holland and Germany. And by 1846 the strain had traveled to America.
The Malay chicken is a very ancient breed. It is assumed to have descended from India’s Malay, or Kulm, fowls. And though the Aseel strains date back some 3500 years, it is impossible to know which breed is old.
The breed appearance attracted attention, but it had been found wanting as fowl. Historically, as followers, the Malay had as many detractors as a meat generating fowl. Some authors criticized the meat for being coarse and dry while others extolled the company grain and big quantity of meat the breed generates.
The breed will not benefit in tropical climates, tend to be lean, and do not put fat.
Over the many years since it was found, the part that the Malay chicken has played is that of crossing with other breeds. The strain to regenerate traces of fowl — to Longtails from Games has been used by many breeders. When used Malays appear to impart powerfully. Undoubtedly, its historical heritage and special attributes make it a different bundle, and so account for this feature.
Malay Chicken Characteristics
Malay chicken has unique attributes. The crow of the cock is short hoarse, and dull — reminiscent of a roar. It has wattles and will be bare on breast and throat feeding. The comb is reduced and thick, being strawberry in shape.
The beak is broad, short and hooked. The expression of this Malay is snaky and unkind, overhanging and its own pearl eyeshade brows contributing much.
Feathers of the Malay poultry have a tendency to be close to the body, inducing fluff, slim, firm and very using a glistening sheen when viewed in daylight. And the thighs are yellow with unusually large scales.
Personality and temperament of Malay chickens are unique as well. They are quarrelsome and this trait only gets worse in confinement. The breed is prone to eating one another’s feathers. The males can be cruelly disposed to their girls Although the females are good moms.
While the chicks can be delicate, the adult Malay chickens are extremely hardy. The strain’s gait is thick and, curiously, they have a tendency to break their shanks on the floor when tired — often standing taller.
The hens are layers. Malay hens brood nicely, though with their feathers that are brief tight it is impossible for them to cover many eggs.
The Malay chicken was initially known as a normal breed by the American Poultry Association (APA) in 1883 in the Black Breast Red variety.
White, Spangled, Black and Red Pyle Malays were not recognized by the APA as forms.
Malay Chicken Breed Information
| Breed Name | Malay |
| Other Name | None |
| Breed Purpose | Ornamental |
| Breed Temperament | Aggressive, Flighty, Restless, Wild |
| Breed Size | Large |
| Broodiness | Average |
| Comb | Strawberry |
| Climate Tolerance | Heat |
| Egg Color | Light Brown |
| Egg Size | Medium |
| Egg Productivity | Low |
| Feathered Legs | No |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Varieties | Black Breasted Red, Black, Black-Red, Pyle, Spangled, White, and Wheaten |
| Country of Origin | Originated in Southeast Asia |
