Ohiki

Ohiki
Other names Japanese: 尾曳
Country of origin Japan
Classification
PCGB True bantam

The Ohiki (尾曳 Obiki) is a breed of long-tailed true bantam, originating on Shikoku Island, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan, during the Edo Period. Its name literally means 'tail drag' or 'small dragging'. They were not introduced to the United Kingdom until 1990.[1] They are closely related to (and possibly derived from) the Japanese bantam and Onagadori.[2]

References

  1. ↑ British Poultry Standards (6th ed.). John Wiley & Sons. 2009. pp. 197–199. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
  2. ↑ "Ohiki" (PDF). aviculture-europe. Aviculture Europe Digital Magazine. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
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