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No, they aren't supposed to be, but unfortunately many appear to be. Jap bantams are one of the breeds that went into making the serama, so some of the genes are shared. Due to their popularity, many people have jumped on the bandwagon to make a quick buck by selling poor quality or cross-bred seramas, instead of working to improve the breed. The difference between the ideal serama and the japanese is pretty profound; unfortunately, the ideal serama is pretty hard to come by unless you get to know the good, reputable breeders.
No, they aren't supposed to be, but unfortunately many appear to be. Jap bantams are one of the breeds that went into making the serama, so some of the genes are shared. Due to their popularity, many people have jumped on the bandwagon to make a quick buck by selling poor quality or cross-bred seramas, instead of working to improve the breed. The difference between the ideal serama and the japanese is pretty profound; unfortunately, the ideal serama is pretty hard to come by unless you get to know the good, reputable breeders.