Yamato Gunkei are a type of Asian Hard Feather chicken. They
are largest of the smaller Shamo breeds. They were created in the Hiroshima
region of Japan during the 1920’s. They arrived in Europe in 1980 via some
Belgian breeders and are classified as a Large Fowl in the British Poultry
Standards.
Yamato Gunkei are a tough looking chicken and sometimes
considered ugly. They have muscular dinosaur-like legs and feet of the Sham
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Yokohama chickens are show birds with an ornate appearance
with a long, flowing tail. Their combs are fairly small, almost walnut-shaped,
and are set forward on the head. Their wattles are small as well, as are their
dewlops and they have a red coloration on their shoulders.
Yokohamas tend to be very aggressive toward humans and other
chickens alike.
Their
long tail feathers can very easily become dirty or br
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