Early laying Brahma pullet??

[4timandlisa]

Hello everyone!
I have an 18 week old dark Brahma pullet that is squatting for our roo, I’ve seen him mount her and complete what looks like a successful breeding. Her comb and wattles are darker and larger than her same age “sister-wives”. I’ve included a of her head (Horse) and one pic of the pullet least mature (Peck) for comparison.
We feed Mile Four 18% Organic Grower Pellets, they free range for 2-3 hours most days. We live in northern Minnesota.

My question…isn’t it really early for a Brahma to come into lay? I was expecting them to start in October!

 

[aart]

My question…isn’t it really early for a Brahma to come into lay?

Eh, they lay when they lay.
She does look ready and if that male is a 'good' one he won't be mounting any girls that aren't ready.
You may see her messing in the nests soon.
Tho squatting and pelvic point spread can happen a week or two before eggs appear.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/who-is-laying-and-who-is-not-butt-check.73309/

 

[3KillerBs]

She's a beauty. Early-laying is unusual in Brahmas, but chickens don't read the chicken-raising handbooks.

 

[MysteryChicken]

The earliest I had a Brahma lay was about 4½ - 5 months old.

The normal laying age for a Brahma is 6+ months.