Flock approach
Use small-bird fittings and introduce companions with similar space and feeding needs.
Bantams & ornamental chickens
Ko Shamo are small, muscular Japanese fowl with an upright stance and sparse, close feathering. They are a distinct small breed, rather than simply scaled-down O Shamo.

Use small-bird fittings and introduce companions with similar space and feeding needs.
Use sheltered, secure pens and plan groups carefully.
Check the listed age, sex and quantity choices, then open the matching offer for current prices and availability.
Prominent shoulders, sparse hard feathering and a small tail form part of the Ko Shamo outline. The breed should be considered on its own merits rather than as a reduced-size O Shamo.
Match the birds to your purpose: a laying flock, an ornamental group or a planned breeding setup. Talk to us about the particular birds if temperament or handling is important to you.

Use sheltered, secure pens and plan groups carefully. Discuss the behaviour of the available birds rather than assuming small size makes them suitable for every bantam flock.
Use small-bird fittings and introduce companions with similar space and feeding needs. Have shelter, feed and fresh water ready before the birds arrive. Our chicken house and run guide helps you prepare the setup.

The Poultry Club treats Ko Shamo as a separate small Shamo breed without a direct large-fowl counterpart.
Read the breed background reference for further information.

Choose the named birds below to see the available options, prices and stock. Single-bird, pair and young-bird quantities follow the selected offer.
Choose Ko Shamo Bantam Chickens by the available age and sex. Open the listing to compare the current bird and pair options.
View Ko Shamo Bantam Chickens for sale →Read our Delivery & Collection page to arrange the journey. Check the selected age, sex, sale unit and minimum quantity on the product page. For help choosing companions or a breeding group, contact Chickenhatchery Australia.