do pigeons lay eggs?

Answer 1

Yes female pigeons do lay eggs.

Most people never see pigeon nests, or baby pigeons because the parents do a good job protecting them and never let the babies out of the nest until they have their adult colors.

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Answer 2

I've read that pigeons usually lay the second egg 24 or 48 hours after the first one. Sometimes they don't sit on the first one until the second egg is laid but other times they'll sit on the first one afer its been laid. If you don't see a second egg or the parents still haven't sat on the first chances are they've lost interest in it. But if you want the best advice try asking a vet or pigeon breeder what to do, if you pigeons are first time breeders then most likely they haven't quite grasped parent hood just yet. Some pigeons take to parent hood in a snap and then there are other that may need help or naturally can't handle it at all. But check with a vet or a pigeon breeder for advice.

Answer 3

Purpose: Do you want to learn about Homing Pigeons? This exercise will offer you close-up information you need to raise and enjoy Homing Pigeons as a hobby. You will get to see photos of pigeons and visit other "cooooo"l web sites that show other pigeons and how pigeons can be trained and raced.


Materials Needed: Computer, Internet access



Your Task: Read the following text about Homing Pigeons and answer the questions at the end of the reading selection. Feel free to visit the Hyper links throughout your reading.
(Hyper links are highlighted words)



Homing Pigeons are very interesting birds. They are different from pigeons you would
frequent at parks because they are able to find their way home when released from distances hundreds of miles from home. Scientists think Homing Pigeons have Magnetite within
their brain that "draws" or "pulls" them home. If you were to place a Homing Pigeon next to
a wild pigeon you would not notice many differences. They look remarkably alike.
A Homing Pigeon may look more muscular than a wild pigeon and normally has an
identification band on its leg.

Click here for more background information on Homing Pigeons.

Raising Homing Pigeons is fun. You need a "loft" or house for your pigeons.
A loft should have an indoor area as well as an outdoor area. The outdoor area
must be caged in with wire so the pigeons can't fly away. A wired enclosure also protects
the pigeons from predators such as Raccoons, Opossums, Hawks, or even your neighbor's
cat. Lofts can range in size depending on how many pigeons you have. Pigeons are
birds that "roost" or sleep on something high off the ground so roosts need to be provided
by their owners inside the loft. Water must be provided at all times for drinking and bathing.
Small tubs work well for bathing pans and self waterers work great for the pigeons to drink
from. This will keep them "coooo"l during warm weather. Pigeons should be fed 2 times
daily a mixture of grains and pellets. Pigeon pellets are available at most feed stores.

Click here to find out more about Homing Pigeon lofts.

Male and female pigeons usually remain mated for life. Once the pigeons decide to
breed they work together in building their nest. Most Homing Pigeon Hobbyists provide
the pigeons with nesting materials such as hay, straw, or pine needles. Once the nest is
built the female pigeon lays 2 white eggs about 1 1/2 inches in length. The eggs are laid
2 days apart. Once the second egg has been laid the male and female pigeons take turns
incubating the eggs. The male usually during the day- the female at night. Approximately
19 days after the second egg was laid the chicks hatch. They are covered in golden
yellow down and are quite a sight to see. Oversized beaks make it easy for the parents
to feed the chicks by regurgitating into their mouths. Within days, the chicks have
tripled in size.

It is important that the owner place the identification bands on the chicks
after the 5th day. (The band fits the leg perfectly at this stage)

Click here for information about Homing Pigeon bands.

Within 6 weeks the chicks will venture out of the nest and begin practicing flight. Baby
Homing Pigeons are flying within 2 months and can be trained to return to the loft by
teaching them to use a trap door entrance and released from short distances from the loft.
As the pigeons learn to use the door accordingly, they may be taken further from the loft and released. Once the pigeons have successfully returned from 40 mile trips, the pigeons have
found their bearings and can be taken much greater distances.

Click here for information on training Homing Pigeons.

Answer 4

Yes, they do. But I'd love to know why you are asking. Are you trying to raise an abandoned nest you think may be pigeons? See the first link below. Or hungry? See the second link (lol!).

Answer 5

ya sure why not female pigeons lays white eggs.

Answer 6

i used to have pigeons back home ,indeed they lay eggs they are white and as big as a turtle egg maybe smaller.!!

Answer 7

Yes they do, but make sure you keep the male and female together because we had some and the daddy got hit by a car. They were free to roam and after the female called forever, she flew away and abandoned her eggs. :(

Answer 8

Yes, they do. Birds reproduce young by laying eggs.

Answer 9

Yes, all birds lay eggs.

Answer 10

They are a bird, so yes they lay eggs!!!