Japanese

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The Japanese may not have originated be Japan but instead Vietnam. They have very short legs, a very large comb and a large upright tail. The Japanese Bantam has graced the gardens of the Japanese aristocracy for well over 350 years. Historical evidence suggests that the Japanese Bantam originated in Southeast Asia, where it is still raised today. They enjoy a high degree of popularity in Malaysia, and are very common in Java, which is now part of Indonesia. They have friendly personalities, and will ride on shoulders and allow themselves to be petted and held. Japanese Bantams are also good foragers, and will feed themselves if they have a large enough area to do so.

Classification

True Bantam

Appearance

Highly varied from black, black- red mottled, white to grey.

Weight

Cock	510 – 600 g
Hen	400 – 510 g

Egg Colour

White – tinted