Ordering Black Shamos

[birdsofparadise]

Dear Vince,

Nice try at a product plug! But Shamos are one of the oldest asiatic breeds from Japan where they were bred for cock fighting. When fighting was outlawed, they received protected status in Japan where they are revered. Measuring as tall as 30" they are most like the progenitor of the modern Phoenix & Yokohama. They are an APA recognized breed since 1981 with 8 recognized color variations. If you ever doubt the genetic connection between dinosaurs and chickens, just look at a Shamo.

Hardly your run of the mill dishrag!

 

[columbiacritter]

My grandfather had them for decades. Yes some went to fighting rings, mostly he just liked them. He never, ever had to worry about anyone breaking into his shop or barn so long as his "Toughies" he called them, were loose. Of course any one going out into the yard had to have a sturdy chicken stick or hoe to survive the trip unscathed.

People driving by used to see the roos tadnng on fence posts or the hens out in the yard and stop askign to buy them. It usually didn't take long to convince them they weren't chickens for amateurs.

Not sure how pure his bloodlines were, but he used to trade birds with his Japanese firends and I know some came from Japan.

 

[CUDA]

You might want to check out THIS ARTICLE on the Shamo.

 

[birdsofparadise]

Great article. Backyard Poultry Magazine for December has an equally good article about the Aseel breed. Thanks! I just wish I knew why I am so attracted to these ornery beasties?

 

[CrimsonRose]

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[birdsofparadise]

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Is this some sort of inside joke? This is the second time someone has put an advertising plug in this posting.

Moderator Please!

 

[algopurple]

I am really glad I checked out this thread. Until now I have never heard of such a bird. Wouldn't want one but very interesting.

 

[Guitartists]

It's a joke

My DH and I joke that when we get ours we're gonna name one Shamwow... LOL It's just funny... but maybe only to us with obscure humors.... LOL

Someone was quoting it... that's why it appeared again

edited to add......

Couldn't you just see it.....

Billy Mayes here...... bringing you an exciting game fowl from the Orient..... act now and we'll DOUBLE your order for FREE!!!!

 

[CUDA]

LOL, now that I would like to see!

 

[Cuban Longtails]

Eh, hatchery Shamo are not going to be aggressive. They may not even look like shamo.

I recommend finding a breeder if you are truly serious about wanting them.