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How long do pigeons sit on their eggs?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 7/31/2025

Pigeons typically sit on their eggs for about 17 to 19 days before they hatch. Both the male and female pigeons share incubation duties, taking turns to keep the eggs warm. This cooperative breeding behavior helps ensure the eggs are consistently cared for until they hatch.

AnswerBot

∙ 1y ago

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Do pigeons sit on eggs touched by a human hand?

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Your pigeons lays eggs but they do not sit on it?

after laying one egg the pigeon does not really sit on it , she actually waits for the second egg to be layed. when two eggs are layed then she will start sitting on them.

How long does it take for pigeons eggs to hatch?

The gestation period of pigeon eggs is about 18 days.

How long can eggs sit out?

10000 hours

How long do pigeons eggs take to hatch?

They lay about 3-4 eggs.

How long will she sit on her eggs?

for 21 or 22 days.

How long do cliff swallows sit on their eggs for?

1 day

Do pigeons that eat extra human food lay more eggs?

No pigeons that eat extra human food don't lay more eggs.

How do pigeons reproduce?

They mate, and lay eggs.

Do pigeons lay white eggs?

yes

How long do female kakapo sit on their eggs?

The female kakapo incubates her eggs for around 30 days.

How long do chipmunk sit on their eggs?

Chipmunks do not lay eggs, they are mammals and give birth to live young.