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Shamo
Tall, upright Japanese game fowl.
☀ Heat hardy
Egg color
cream tinted
Eggs / year
80
Egg size
medium
Purpose
meat
Class
Oriental Game
Size
large
Hen weight
6 lbs
Rooster weight
11 lbs
Temperament
aggressive, tall, upright
Noise level
quiet
Origin
Japan/Thailand
Lifespan
8–10 yrs
About the Shamo
Shamos are tall, muscular game birds bred for fighting in Japan, now kept for exhibition and meat.
Care tips
House roosters separately — very aggressive.
Color varieties
black breasted reddarkspangled
Fun facts
- Stand nearly 2 ft tall
- Closely related to Aseel and Malay