Taiwanese Game

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The Taiwanese Game or Taiwan is a breed of large game chicken originating in the island of Taiwan. It is among the largest of chicken breeds, and may exceed 10 kg in body weight.[7] It shows some similarity to large Japanese Shamo birds[8] and, although it does not originate in Japan, may also be known as the Taiwanese Shamo.[9]:311[2] Large game chickens of this type but of indeterminate breed may sometimes be marketed as "Taiwan" or – in the United States – as "Saipan", "Saipan Jungle Fowl" or "Chinese Shamo".[9]:311[10]:295

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Taiwanese Game
Conservation status
Other names
  • Taiwan
  • Taiwanese Shamo
Country of originTaiwan
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    5–7 kg
  • Female:
    4–5.5 kg
Classification
APAno[3]
EEno[4]
PCGBAsian hard feather[5][6]
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Characteristics

The Taiwanese Game is a very large game chicken similar in type to the Malay.[10]:295 It is among the heaviest of chicken breeds, and may exceed 10 kg in body weight;[7] typical weights are in the range 5–7 kg for cocks, and 4–5.5 kg for hens.[9]:311

It may be of any colour, but is most often wheaten.[9]:312 The feet and legs are yellow, sometimes marked with black, the beak is yellowish or horn-coloured, and the face, ear-lobes, comb and throat are all a vivid red.[9]:312

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