Shamo

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)

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• Breeds of Shamo
• Oo Shamo (in Japanese)
• Chu Shamo (in Japanese)
• Ko Shamo (in Japanese)