Shamo
Gallus gallus domesticus
✨ Dato Curioso
The Shamo is one of eight chicken breeds designated as a Japanese National Natural Monument, meaning their breeding, export, and slaughter are regulated by the Japanese government as part of cultural heritage preservation.
A Japanese hard-feathered breed of imposing stature developed from Malay fighting birds introduced to Japan from Thailand (Siam — hence 'Shamo') in the 17th century. Shamos are powerfully muscular birds with extremely tight feathering, an erect posture, and pearl-grey eyes that give them a fierce, hawk-like gaze. Historically a cockfighting breed in Japan, today Shamos are kept as exhibition birds. They are a National Natural Monument of Japan — one of only a handful of chicken breeds given government protection.
🏷️ Raza
Shamo
💭 Temperamento
Bold, stubborn, aggressive between males, loyal to keeper
📏 Tamaño
Large (4.1-5.0 kg)
⏳ Esperanza de vida
6-10 years
🎨 Colores
Wheaten, black, black-red, white, dark
🌍 Origen
Japan — developed from Thai Malay imports, 17th century
🏠 Hábitat
Spacious individual pens; males must be separated
🍽️ Dieta
High-protein grower and maintenance pellets
🎯 Propósito
Ornamental
🥚 Color del huevo
Tinted
👑 Tipo de cresta
Pea
🏅 Clase EE
Large Fowl