- For the Japanese action manga, see: Shamo (manga)
Shamo (軍鶏 or シャモ) is a breed of chicken of Japan which was originated in Thailand. The name "Shamo" was a corruption of "Siam" during the early Edo period. This breed had been used in cockfights, but today, it is usually raised as broilers.
- oo-shamo (Large Shamo, 大軍鶏)
- chu-shamo (Medium Shamo, 中軍鶏)
- ko-shamo (Small Shamo, 小軍鶏)
- nanjin-shamo (Nanjin Shamo, 南京軍鶏)
External links
- Breeds of Shamo (http://www.japanosh.info/poultry.html)
- Oo Shamo (http://www.pet-nobu.com/hp/doubutu/1a/oosyamo.htm) (in Japanese)
- Chu Shamo (http://www.gene.affrc.go.jp/animal/chicken/chushamo-to.html) (in Japanese)
- Ko Shamo (http://ozashiki.cside.com/niwatori/koshamo.htm) (in Japanese)
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