Meyer’s Sapphire Jewel Maturity age

[Aligrace]

Hi! Anyone have any of Meyer’s Sapphire Jewel’s? I know the breed is new for 2023, Meyer’s website states 18-20 weeks. My hen is 27 weeks (12/11/23 hatch date) and still has a peach colored comb and on the smaller side. Trying to be patient, but just wondering what other’s experiences have been???

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I am not familiar with this mix. Maturity is usually influenced by feed, breeding, and amount of daylight. Are others from this batch laying? Some breeds are slower to mature. Especially if they aren't bred for early egg laying.