Tomaru
Gallus gallus domesticus
✨ Hauska Fakta
In traditional Japanese long-crowing competitions, a Tomaru rooster's crow is judged not just on duration but on tonal quality — the ideal crow has a clear, flute-like opening note that descends into a resonant, throaty finish. Master breeders spend decades perfecting the crow of their birds, and champion Tomaru have been known to sell for sums equivalent to a new car.
A rare Japanese ornamental breed and one of the traditional long-crowing chickens of Japan, developed on Honshu Island. The Tomaru is a medium-sized bird with a single comb and clean legs, known primarily for its extraordinarily long crow — a single crow can last 15 to 20 seconds or more, compared to 3–5 seconds for a standard rooster. This trait was deliberately bred by Japanese fanciers during the Edo period (1603–1868), who valued the long crow as an aesthetic quality. The Tomaru's plumage is typically black or black-breasted red, and it has an upright, dignified bearing. Long-crowing breeds like the Tomaru were status symbols among the Japanese elite, and competitions to determine which rooster could sustain the longest crow were a recognised cultural activity. Now rare even in Japan, the Tomaru is recognised by the EE Europastandard and kept by a handful of European specialist breeders.
🏷️ Rotu
Tomaru
💭 Luonne
Calm, dignified, intelligent, manageable in small spaces, not a free-range bird
📏 Koko
Medium (2.3-3.2 kg)
⏳ Elinikä
5-8 years
🎨 Värit
Black, black-breasted red, white — several colour varieties
🌍 Alkuperä
Japan — Honshu Island; developed during Edo period (1603–1868)
🏠 Elinympäristö
Enclosed housing recommended; crowing competitions benefit neighbours from substantial distance
🍽️ Ravinto
Standard poultry feed; light, lean build with moderate appetite
🎯 Käyttötarkoitus
Ornamental
🥚 Munan väri
Tinted
👑 Harjatyyppi
Single
🏅 EE-luokka
Large Fowl