I've only had my Maline for a few months. She looked full grown when I got her but she hadn't started laying yet. She is now but not every day. For such a huge bird I was expecting bigger eggs. She talks a lot (Ok, she squawks) but loud and often. I can't have a rooster where I live but she might at well be one. She doesn't mind being held for a little while and will eat treats from my hand. I love watching her walk with those large feathered feet. The males can weigh over 12 pounds.