172 On the Rearing and Management of Poultry. 



The Malay Fowl. — This breed is from the Malay peninsula, 

 situated on the southern point of the continent of India, from 



whence the breed obtains its name. There is a great disparity in 

 size between the male and female. The cock stands high on 

 his legs, has a very long neck, and is, in our opinion, in figure 

 and carriage, not a bird to be admired. The flesh is not of 

 the best description. The hen is by no means well-shaped, but 

 a good layer. The eggs are of choice excellence. Although 



