When do pigeons lay their eggs after mating??

[sreeshs]

Originally Posted by emnie09

My first 2 pairs of pigeon lay their first egg ang im waiting for the 2nd egg. Both of them lay just 1 egg. What do u think is the problem? Its been 4 days after they lay their first egg.

Some first time breeders lay only one egg, interestingly some over bred pairs are also said to lay one egg.

How old are your pigeons and what feed do you give them ?

[doveone52]

It is a little odd that they both laid only one egg. It may take a little longer in cold weather, though. I've had pigeons on occasion lay only one but not often.
Watch for eggbinding just in case but, again, that would be unusual for two hens simultaneously. Is it possible that both eggs are of the same pair but the second pair has claimed the second egg? I have had pairs "steal" another pair's baby!
I would pay special attention to their diet and supplement w/ vitamins and minerals, esp calcium, with breeding pairs. Hope that helps.

[bones0706]

I watch my new pigeons and one pare has the nest bowl full of pine needles and the male keeps the other one away from the area but how long until they lay eggs,i am new at having pigeons but love to talk to them im not crazy but i do talk to them.

[doveone52]

Originally Posted by bones0706

I watch my new pigeons and one pare has the nest bowl full of pine needles and the male keeps the other one away from the area but how long until they lay eggs,i am new at having pigeons but love to talk to them im not crazy but i do talk to them.

Join the club! I don't think I'm crazy either!!!???

[Gotanyblacker]

Hey everyone,

It can't be possible can it? My 2.5 month old pigeons mating??? I thought it was meant to happen at 5 or 6 months!!! does that mean they will lay eggs????

I had released them for two days but the weather was terrible so have taken them back in...

please help.