Satsumadori
Gallus gallus domesticus
✨ Wissenswertes
The Satsuma domain was the birthplace of Saigō Takamori, the 'last samurai' who led the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877. The Satsumadori chicken was bred by the same warrior class that produced Saigō — a living embodiment of bushidō values translated into poultry form: courage, bearing, and an unwavering spirit.
A Japanese ornamental fighting breed from the Satsuma domain (modern Kagoshima Prefecture) on Kyushu Island, developed during the Edo period (1603–1868). The Satsumadori is a large, upright, noble-looking bird with a walnut comb, hard feathering, and a distinctive long, arched neck. Its plumage follows traditional Japanese gamefowl colour patterns — typically black-breasted red or white. The breed was developed by the samurai class of the Satsuma domain, who valued it for both the cockpit and its aesthetic qualities. Satsuma was one of Japan's most powerful feudal domains, and its warrior culture placed high value on courage and bearing in both men and animals. Today, the Satsumadori is kept as a conservation breed in Japan and by a small number of European fanciers. It is recognised by the EE Europastandard as a distinct Japanese ornamental breed.
🏷️ Rasse
Satsumadori
💭 Temperament
Proud, intelligent, calm with keepers, aggressive with other cocks, noble bearing
📏 Größe
Large (3.2-4.1 kg)
⏳ Lebenserwartung
5-8 years
🎨 Farben
Black-breasted red, white, black — traditional Japanese gamefowl colours
🌍 Herkunft
Japan — Satsuma domain (Kagoshima), Kyushu; developed Edo period
🏠 Lebensraum
Individual or small-group housing; cocks must be separated from each other
🍽️ Ernährung
Gamefowl-type high-protein feed; quality protein for muscle and plumage
🎯 Zweck
Fighting
🥚 Eifarbe
Tinted
👑 Kammtyp
Walnut
🏅 EE-Klasse
Large Fowl