Malay
Gallus gallus domesticus
✨ Fait Amusant
Malay cocks can stand over 90 cm (3 feet) tall — taller than a four-year-old child. When a full-grown Malay stands at full height with comb erect, it is the tallest chicken breed in the world by a significant margin.
One of the tallest and most ancient chicken breeds in the world, brought to Europe from Southeast Asia in the 1830s. Malays stand nearly a metre tall with an extremely upright carriage, powerful muscular build, hard tight feathering, and a walnut comb flat to the skull. Historically used across Asia in cockfighting, Malays contributed size and athletic build to many Western breeds including the Cornish (Indian Game) and Brahma. A proud, hard-feathered exhibition breed today with a notably stern expression.
🏷️ Race
Malay
💭 Tempérament
Bold, independent, aggressive between males, aloof toward handlers
📏 Taille
Large (4.1-5.0 kg)
⏳ Espérance de vie
6-10 years
🎨 Couleurs
Wheaten, black-red, white, pile, spangled
🌍 Origine
Southeast Asia (Malaysia/India); introduced to Europe 1830s–1840s
🏠 Habitat
Large enclosed pens; males must be kept separately
🍽️ Alimentation
High-protein grower pellets; slow-maturing breed needs extended grow-out
🎯 Usage
Ornamental
🥚 Couleur des œufs
Brown
👑 Type de crête
Walnut
🏅 Classe EE
Large Fowl