2023年6月17日 · O Shamo means large size; Chu Shamo means medium size; Ko Shamo means small (Ko is Japanese for child) But the O Shamo and the Chu Shamo are part of the same breed. In this specific breed of Shamo chickens, there is a range of weights all above seven pounds. The Ko Shamo refers to miniature game birds.

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 seventeenth century. [1]: 13

2023年11月5日 · In Japan, the Shamo is divided into two different weight classes. The so-called Chu-Shamo (medium Shamo) with a weight of 3 to 4.125 Kg and the O-Shamo (large Shamo) with a weight of 4.875 to 5.625 Kg. Both varieties are physically 100% identical. In Okinawa, due to differences in language, the O-Shamo is called Dai Shamo. Dai like O means large.

2024年3月12日 · The Ko Shamo Chicken Breed is a rare and exotic ornamental fowl. Originating from Japan, it was brought from Thailand in the 17th century. Ko Shamo chickens are known for their unique posture and striking appearance. There are four recognized varieties: O Shamo, Chu Shamo, Nankin Shamo, and Ko Shamo.

The Chu-Shamo is more medium-sized, with males of 8 lbs and females of 6 lbs. The Kimpa-Shamo is smallest, with 4 lb males and 3 lb females. The Kimpa-Shamo is also hen-feathered, meaning their back-ends have wide, blunt feathers instead of the tails roosters are known for.

2025年3月31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.

Shamo chickens are fair to poor egg layers of medium/large, light brown eggs (averaging about 90 per year), although they are one of the best layers of the game breeds. Because of their size, they can crush their eggs, but they are devoted mothers.

2024年3月3日 · Shamo chickens are a distinctive breed, a special bird from Japan. Standing tall and proud, these muscular birds boast a legacy as fierce fighters, though today they grace showrooms and coops with their unique elegance. Bred from Thai fighting stock centuries ago, Shamos has been sculpted into seven distinct breeds.

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

2023年7月10日 · Shamo chickens are an old Japanese breed of fighting bird. The roosters can have a particularly aggressive temperament and will not stand the presence of any other males on their turf. The hens are somewhat less feisty, although they will also sometimes fight. Generally, the Shamo is quite tolerant of people, which is a relief.