Shamo Chicken Price in USA – How Much Do Shamo Cost in 2026?
If you are looking for Shamo chickens, the first question is price. Shamo are the tallest gamefowl breed in the world, and real Japanese Shamo are not cheap.
Here is the real market price for Shamo in the USA right now.
Shamo Hatching Eggs Price – $70 to $120 per dozen
Shamo hatching eggs are the cheapest way to start.
Current price: $70 – $120 for 12 eggs
What you get for that price:
- Fertile eggs from pure Japanese Shamo lines
- NPIP certified breeder (required for shipping across states)
- 50-70% hatch rate typical for Shamo
Price goes up if eggs are from O-Shamo (large) vs Chu-Shamo. O-Shamo eggs are $100+ per dozen.
Want to start with eggs? See our [Shamo hatching eggs for sale].
Shamo Chicks Price – $100 to $250 per chick
Day-old to 2-week old Shamo chicks cost more than eggs because breeder did the hatching.
Current price: $100 – $250 per chick
- Day-old chicks: $100 – $150
- 2-4 weeks old (feathered): $150 – $250
- Pair (male + female): $250 – $450
Chicks are sexed at 4-6 weeks for Shamo, so buying older costs more but you know what you get.
Browse available chicks here: [Shamo chicks for sale].
Shamo Adult Price – $400 to $1200+ per bird
Adult Shamo are the most expensive because they take 18-24 months to fully mature.
Current price: $400 – $1200+
- Young Shamo (6-10 months): $400 – $600
- Proven breeder hen/rooster (12-18 months): $600 – $900
- Champion bloodline O-Shamo rooster: $900 – $1500+
- Trio (1 rooster + 2 hens): $1200 – $2500
Japanese import lines cost 2x more than American-bred Shamo.
See adult birds: [Shamo gamefowl for sale].
What Affects Shamo Chicken Price?
Why does one Shamo cost $100 and another $1200? 5 factors:
1. Bloodline: Pure Japanese O-Shamo imported lines are $800+. American Shamo are $400-600.
2. Size: O-Shamo (largest) > Chu-Shamo (medium) > Nankin-Shamo (bantam). Taller = more money.
3. NPIP Certified: NPIP certified breeders charge $20-40 more but can legally ship to all 50 states. Always buy NPIP.
4. Age: Eggs are cheapest, adults are most expensive. You pay for time breeder spent raising.
5. Breeder Reputation: Breeders with show wins or gamefowl forums reputation charge premium.
Where to Buy Shamo Chickens in USA
Avoid Craigslist and Facebook – many are mixed breeds. Buy from:
- NPIP certified breeder (ask for NPIP number)
- Breeder who shows parent birds photos
- Farm that offers live arrival guarantee for chicks
We breed pure Japanese Shamo on our NPIP farm. All our birds are from O-Shamo and Chu-Shamo lines.
Check our available gamefowl:
- Shamo gamefowl for sale – Adults, pairs and trios
- Shamo chicks for sale – Day-old to 8 weeks
- Shamo hatching eggs for sale – 12 eggs, fertile, NPIP
- Also see: Asil gamefowl for sale, Sweater gamefowl for sale, Kelso gamefowl for sale
FAQ – Shamo Price
How much is a Shamo rooster? $400-$900 for American, $900-$1500 for Japanese import.
Are Shamo expensive to keep? They eat 30% more than normal chickens due to size, but are hardy.
Is $70 for Shamo eggs cheap? Yes, under $60/dozen is often mixed or infertile.
