Shamo

The Shamo chicken’s origins are a bit unclear, but the breed probably originated in Thailand (previously known as Siam), and imported into Japan early during the Edo period (1603-1867). Originally bred as a fighting bird, the Shamo was prized for its endurance and accurate “strike,” as well as naked-heel boxing. These gamefowl were so selectively bred that they’re now quite distinct from their Thailand ancestors, but are now mostly bred as ornamental birds.

Temperament: Feisty, combative, spunky (They’re pretty friendly with humans, but aggressive with each other.)
Size: Shamo have been bred in large, medium, and bantam sizes
Egg production annually: 90 or less
Egg Color: light brown
Average Weight:
Large birds: males-12.4 lbs, females-7.4 lbs
Medium birds: males-8 lbs, females-6 lbs
Bantams: males-4 lbs, females-3 lbs

Physical features

Shamo chickens come in a variety of colors: white, white with brown speckled feathers, black, black-breasted red (also known as “wheaten”), and reddish-brown.