Too young to be sqatting?

[joletabey]

Two of my 15 week old Delaware pullets are tending to squat when I pet them- isn't this awfully early?
I checked some other threads that said they can start that behavior a few weeks before they start laying, so maybe I might get a little action as early as 18 weeks? Or do they tend to do that for longer if they start so young?

 

[detali]

I found a thread that had tables as to at what age each breed begins to lay. If you go to "Search" you might find it.

 

[joletabey]

I tried search and didn't find that thread- got any clues as to what the thread was called?

 

[12GAGirl]

My RIR began laying before the 18 week mark. It was a huge surprize since I was figuring they would start laying until this spring but they have been cranking out eggs all winter! I only saw two of my hen so the swat when I appraoched them. My EE walked around for an hour ruffled up walking funny when she was about to lay her first pretty green egg!

 

[joletabey]

Thanks!