Heritage breed 18 of 20
Shamo
The Shamo is a Japanese breed group recognized for its imposing stance, sparse close feathering, and distinctive body shape.
Breed profile
What makes the Shamo distinctive
- Origin
- Japan
- Traditional role
- Tall game-type breed
- Known for
- Powerful build and strongly upright posture
At our Kentucky hatchery
Our plan for this breed
The Shamo is one of the 20 breeds planned for our rebuilding conservation hatchery.
Our approach centers on natural mothering: chicks are hen hatched and hen raised until they are feathered out and weaned at about five weeks.