The Ko Shamo is an Asian Game Bird Breed and one of the most popular of the seven breeds of Shamo chicken originating from Thailand, but widely kept and intensively bred in Japan for hundreds of years from around the early 1600s Japanese “Edo” period.

Mar 12, 2024 · 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.

Jan 12, 2023 · What is a Ko Shamo chicken? A breed of chicken that hails from Japan, the Ko Shamo is the smaller version of the traditional Shamo, a game bird breed developed over a thousand years ago for cockfighting.

Ko Shamos are a small, ornamental breed originating in Japan, known for their compact, muscular stature and upright stance. They have a fierce and confident demeanor, often compared to a samurai warrior.

This hard-feathered Japanese breed is a true bantam (Ko is Japanese for miniature) as no large form exists. The head and neck are large, as are the legs, and the ideal bird is equally proportioned into three parts: head and neck, breast and legs. The head is broad with wrinkled red skin, strong eyes under prominent brows and a short, thick beak.

Dec 18, 2012 · To share photographs, stories, information about housing, breeding, and most of all, how to care and preserve these Magnificent, Intelligent birds Ko Shamo, with the fellow admirers, keepers and breeders. Please do join me to share your stories, photographs, and all things Ko Shamo. 4 wk. old Rosebud, and 1 day old Shogun.

Ko Shamo are the most popular of the small Shamo breeds, none of which have large fowl counterparts, and none of which should be referred to as ‘Shamo Bantams’. They are strong, muscular little birds with very sparse plumage.

Dec 8, 2023 · 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.

Ko-Shamo, is a small game breed (smallest of Shamo variety) they display their character at early age. Created in Japan, masters of miniaturizing objects and living things. They have walnut or strawberry comb, split wings, pearl eyes, short shrimp tail, males around 2 lbs, females 1.5 lbs.

The Ko Shamo (シャモ), unlike O-Shamo and Chu-Shamo, is merely an ornamental breed not used for cockfighting, although it is bred to be temperamental and show the spirit of a fighter. While it is not related to the other breeds, it is often assumed to …