Shamo Roosters

Shamo Roosters

Shamo Roosters also called “Shamo fighter” is a very strong and dominating specimen, possibly the most “powerful” rooster that is always on top of his opponent. There are several lines or breeds of shame roosters, but generally, they all have thick feathers, of Asian origin developed to be a fighting rooster of unmatched ferocity and courage. Of a size that goes from medium to large, having a weight that varies from 3.5 to 6 kilos, depending on the line. The color of their plumage can be white, red, and yellow (turn), or gold.  Colors in the American standard include Black, Black Breasted Red (Wheaten), and Dark, and colors in the Japanese standard include Akasasa (red-hackled), Kisasa (yellow-hackled), Shojo (brown), Goishi (mottled), Abura (dark red-hackled), Hakushoku (white), Asagi (blue), and Kokushoku (black).

Shamos are catching on in popularity as exhibition birds, with a rather upright stance; they have the typical Oriental ‘bird of prey” expression, with heavy brow ridges and short, sturdy beak. Broad shouldered and heavily boned, they lack the exaggerated curves of the Malay, and are taller and less compact than the Asil. They were also very territorial and aggressive towards each other; fights among baby chicks were also a problem. I no longer have any pure Shamos. Being outstanding broodies & mothers–my Shamo hens were actually quite decent layers though, and far surpassed the Asils in this respect, enjoyed riding around in their pickup truck, with the Shamo cock perched on the front seat beside him.