Satsumadori
Gallus gallus domesticus
✨ Dato Curioso
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.
🏷️ Raza
Satsumadori
💭 Temperamento
Proud, intelligent, calm with keepers, aggressive with other cocks, noble bearing
📏 Tamaño
Large (3.2-4.1 kg)
⏳ Esperanza de vida
5-8 years
🎨 Colores
Black-breasted red, white, black — traditional Japanese gamefowl colours
🌍 Origen
Japan — Satsuma domain (Kagoshima), Kyushu; developed Edo period
🏠 Hábitat
Individual or small-group housing; cocks must be separated from each other
🍽️ Dieta
Gamefowl-type high-protein feed; quality protein for muscle and plumage
🎯 Propósito
Fighting
🥚 Color del huevo
Tinted
👑 Tipo de cresta
Walnut
🏅 Clase EE
Large Fowl