Shamo (軍鶏) is an overall designation for gamefowl in Japan. There are seven recognised breeds of Shamo chicken in Japan, all of which are designated Natural Monuments of Japan. The Shamo breeds are thought to derive from fighting chickens of Malay type brought from Thailand in the early part of the 17th century. [1]: 13

2023年1月27日 · Part of our Breed Profile series, the Shamo Chicken is also known as a “gamefowl.” The Shamo chicken’s origins are a bit unclear, but the breed probably originated in Thailand (previously known as Siam), and imported into …

2023年12月8日 · Shamo chickens, also known as O-Shamo or Choshu Shamo, are a breed of giant, aggressive chickens with a long and storied history in Japan. This comprehensive guide will explore the world of Shamo chickens, their characteristics, lifespan, temperament, care requirements, and more.

2024年10月14日 · The Shamo chicken is an hard feathered Asiatic Game breed originating in Japan. Although the breed was developed in Japan, but it’s ancestors came from Thailand (which was known as Siam) between the 17th and 19th centuries. Shamo chicken was developed mainly for using as a fighting bird.

Shamo chickens are a unique breed known for their muscular build and impressive stature. Originally bred in Japan for cockfighting purposes, they have since become popular worldwide for their distinct characteristics.

In appearance, the Shamo is a large, tall (up to 30”) chicken with upright, nearly vertical, body carriage, well-muscled thighs, yellow legs, wide, muscular body, and hard, closely-held feathers that often do not completely cover their bodies.

2023年6月17日 · At 28 inches, Shamo is the second tallest chicken breed in the world, beaten only by Malay chicken. The Shamo chicken was bred to produce fierce fighting birds. History of Shamo Chickens

2021年5月17日 · There are seven different breeds of Shamo chicken. All of these breeds hold the status of natural monuments of Japan. This chicken breed is considered to have been derived from the combat chickens of Malay brought from Thailand towards the 17th century.

2023年3月30日 · The Shamo chicken is a breed of chicken that is native to Japan, where it has been bred for over 300 years. According to the Livestock Conservancy, it is believed that the original ancestors of the Shamo chicken hailed from Pakistan and Thailand.

Shamo chickens are mostly kept by backyard chicken enthusiasts for egg production and their striking appearance, namely the birds vertical posture, strutting walk, bold attitude and unique looks. It is worth noting that Shamo are only considered to be poor to fair egg layers.