Shamo? Anyone. - Page 3

They originated from Thailand, so I don't think Florida's heat and humidity will be an issue. 

I'm looking for a young trio myself. Thinking about buying chicks from Ideal or Sandhill.. Any thoughts? I've heard the breeding is questionable..

pride&joy :

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Originally Posted by fowlman01 

IMO Shamo's are not a breed for beginners. Mine will start fighting at 3 weeks and there is usually very dire consequences. The males and females do not always get along either. I introduce my matings very slowly through a cage within a cage so that they become used to each other before they can physically touch each other. They are very cool birds though and with the correct housing, experience and management they can be easy to raise.

Generally they love people and like to be held. They are very noble birds.

Walt

Pair of Darks
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/66947_dark_shamo_pr.jpg

Pair of Blacks
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/66947_shamo_post.jpg

Black Bantams
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/66947_shamo_bantams.jpg

Older black
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/66947_shamo22.jpg

Baby Mottled
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/66947_spangled_shamo.jpg

Nice looking fowl, I like the Mottled

X2   that mottled is VERY impressive:drool
I use to breed and show Modern Game Bantams for years. I even taught a class to the local poultry club on dubbing every year. My heart ahs always been with Games.
   I had a neighbor that had Shamo's and Malays and used to tease me about my little guys..the size difference was like comparing a  mini cooper to a mack truck.. But no matter the size, the games still in them.
The Shamos appeal to me more so. I like the bigger breeds and often wondered why the MGB and OEGB never were bred for Pea or strawberry combs. In APA standard shows.. They're DQ'd for having combs.. I like the orientals because I wouldn't have to dub any of them...

I took these two pictures of Shomo's at the German National show in Frankfurt in Dec. They are all young birds. They arn't my breed however I was very impressed with them. They were shown in large cages with a 4' board under it so they wouldn't hit the top of the cage.

I have found a lot of useful information on the " Show of your Games" thread.  Lots of experienced people there, also lots of information on the Ultimate Fowl site.  I feed my cocks/stags the game bird starter it's %16 along with some whole corn and scratch.  The hens when laying usually get layer crumplets.  I let my broodies and sub adults free range with several feeders stocked threw out the yard. Once the stags start to get testy with each other or the penned cocks.  Then they either go on a cord or a round pen. Like most folks will say stay away from high roost or narrow ones. I have a couple of clutches running around the yard now, got to love living in South Florida this time of year.

Ha ha! North Florida is almost as good. It was 80 here yesterday...today only a bit cooler. What would you suggest as a minimum number? I don't want to breed them. Just enjoy them. THanks for the info on sites.
sharon

Chicken math is different for every one? I started with a treo and now I don't dare count.

Well I talk a big talk.  My four original now is at 10... and I have my eyes cast on a few seramas and some shamo....
sharon

Rather than using numbers, lets just say that I use over 50# of feed per day here. A year ago it was 100# per day.

Walt

Wow! Years back I was on my way to being a crazy cat lady...rule was you never count over thirty....I am trying to control myself with the chickens although my husband is quite happy that these animals are at least outside....mostly...
sharon