Backyard Poultry Forum

The height to a boundary fence required will depend greatly on age and size of fowls you want to keep in.
Once adults reach full size and maturity then they will not or can't fly at all over fences that other breeds would just hop over.
However when young and not yet full size/weight they will easily go over 2 mtrs and fly up to roost at great heights, something to be avoided until mature and bone structure has set or perch marks and bent keels can result .
The breeding lines you have will also have an impact on their ability.

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Malay Game specialist Std & bantam. Breeding since 1968, interested in breed since 1950's

Thanks 'Oaklands"; with Malay when do they reach 'full size / maturity', mark

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not dead yet, but a hell of alot closer than i used to be

At 12 mths they can still be just big chickens.
At 2yo they have gained size and substance to probably not fly well.
It can be 3 almost 4yrs before they reach full size, strength and maturity.
Certainly males by 18 mths to 2 yo are to big to get off the ground far but females could still manage it.

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Malay Game specialist Std & bantam. Breeding since 1968, interested in breed since 1950's

Need a 'thanks' button, any advice appreciated, mark

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not dead yet, but a hell of alot closer than i used to be

at 12 months my roosters are flat out getting 1.2 off ground, but yeah, females can manage it but if they have large pens why bother?

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Malay Game- proper chooks

malay 8month old, 5kg and 80cm tall

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Malay Game- proper chooks

I'm sold. Am enjoying this breed's personality immensely. Thanks Derek. Since i'm suburban bound won't be big-time but have incubated my first generation and this breed will see me out, all the best, mark

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not dead yet, but a hell of alot closer than i used to be

GREAT, another convert.
I think they are a breed you love or hate on first impression, very few ever changing this point of view, but if you fall for them you are hooked for life.
All I needed was to see a pencil sketch in a very old book as an 8 yo and that was it, no other breed for me.
I've never regretted it and every seasons hatch is an inspiration to continue on.
I tell people the last thing to leave here before they carry me out will be a MALAY.
Some years ago I had a friend dying with cancer and he sold off all his livestock and poultry, giving me the best tri of his beloved Malays.
He was so ill he could not leave the house so instead of taking the trio I made up a big pen in a shed at rear of his house where he could sit and look out to them.He was so grateful, he felt after everything was gone he was not just waiting to die, he could still see a Malay in the backyard and "all was right with the world".
When he passed I brought the fowls home and always treasured them as I knew like me they were his greatest love.

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Malay Game specialist Std & bantam. Breeding since 1968, interested in breed since 1950's

Have recently acquired a Malay Rooster and 4 Hens - one of whom is now sitting on a couple of eggs. Fingers crossed she will successfully hatch and mother the chicks. I have heard conflicting reports about their abilities as mothers ... I have posted a pic of our 5 Malays and would be interested in feedback on whether they are a good example of the breed or not. Irrespectively, I am loving their temperament and would keep them for that alone.

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Some mornings I wake up grumpy but most mornings I let her sleep in.
Just Marans

They look like they have Indian Game in them , wide leg stance and flater backs .
I don't breed them so I really wouldn't know that much just what I've learnt from here and in books.
But if they have nice personality and you like them that's the important part as far as I am concerned
Unless you wanted to show them .

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Starting out to breed Australorps & Marans and a couple more

hen on right looks like it has indian in it
rooster is good but has high tail...
they look ok but you need closer up photos

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Malay Game- proper chooks

Your birds lost Malay type, when we make a purchase of any kind your quote is all that matters...
However don't hesitate to ask any questions because they will grow and wheel you in like a fish on line soon

One pic of the group taken from a distance is really fair on them to pass a critical opinion.
We all have to start somewhere, use them to learn with, the more you know and understand the breed standard the easier for you to form your own critical opinion.
As time goes on and you learn more, meet more breeders the opportunity to improve what you have to breed from will come.
My first pair in late 60's were nothing like I have now and they had Aussie crossed into them, sold to me as pure and I knew no better then, I do now though.
As Canna Kid has said enjoy them !!

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Malay Game specialist Std & bantam. Breeding since 1968, interested in breed since 1950's