From leftovers to rice and seeds to people feeding them, pigeons are thriving in cities on human food. And with so much food around, pigeons spend a lot less time foraging for food and a lot more time breeding. But when do pigeons lay eggs, and when do pigeons stop laying eggs, and when do they begin hatching? Here’s the answer to it.
As of 6 months old, female pigeons start laying eggs when they are sexually matured, paired, nutritious, and healthy. After which, the pigeon’s pair reproduce, and within 8 -12 days, the female pigeon lays eggs. A pigeon typically lays 2 eggs a month and 24 eggs a year and breeds 8 times a year. Each time, it takes 17 – 18 days for pigeons to incubate and hatch the eggs. A pigeon’s egg is on average 3 cm to 4 cm but differs between species. The female pigeon is called a “hen” and the male pigeon is called a ” cock” and young dependant pigeons are commonly known as “squabs”.
Cities are essentially tailor-made for pigeons. It provides them food and their native range of rocky seaside cliffs by having tall buildings and places for pigeons to nest in such as fire escapes or AC units. And with millions of pigeons living in every city, millions of nests are built. If you live in a city no matter where in the city, you have probably seen pigeons in their nest which means they are incubating their eggs or raising their young, unlike raccoons.
While pigeons clearly nest in different places, not everybody has seen them, in fact, most of the people. That is obviously due to their weird and high nesting places they live in which leads to some people think they do not breed which isn’t fact. It is simply because baby pigeons stay more than other birds and leave the nest when they are the same like their parents. But when do pigeons lay eggs? How often they lay eggs? How long does it take? And more. Here’s the break down.
The Alexander Hansenne is indeed a remarkable Racing Pigeon Strain. Dr Willaim Anderson in his book "The Sport of Racing Pigeons" 1947 writes extensively about this outstanding Fancier. I luck to have an original copy of the book. Need i say i myself have of the Bronze chequers in my stock loft Well wishes to you
Hello Dale, Donnie & Pam
Firstly, I would like to thank Dale for his persistence yesterday. Both
Linda and I were so sorry that your crossing was so difficult.
Originally, you texted me that you would wait for us---so of course we
would wait for you!!
We had a very pleasant return home with clear roads etc. But were
extremely tired and went to bed early!! I am extremely happy with the
selection of birds you sent even the replacement for 20512.
It was a pleasure dealing with the Zehr family. I spent time with the
birds in the garage last night and today speaking "Zehr Sion" to them.
Think they understood---at least until they learn "Trini Sion". Lol!!!
Thank you all once again.
Wishing you all and your families a very Happy Holiday Season!!!
Dave and Linda
The 3 birds arrived this morning in Aurora, Colorado safe and sound. Thanks. We'll do business again!!
Hello. We received the two boxes today with the four Hansenne pigeons. Arrived in excellent condition.
She is SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL! Thank you guys for looking out for me. Can’t say enough about how much I love the bird and birds you have sent me.
Thank you so much, i got the bird! He's so beautiful, pin tail apple body, nice wing :)
Hello there, My name is Mike and live in Az, I had racing pigeons when I was young and now Im not young haha 61, Semi retired and determined to move to a place where I can fly birds again, want to get my grandkids involved. Anyway as a kid I flew some Sions and really enjoyed your website. When Im ready would love to get a few Sions again and see how they do. Any advice for an old newbie? lol
Hey Donnie, Saw your Birds on Ipigeon and must say, those are some Beautiful Heitzmans. They are very true to what I called the real thing. Beautiful Hansennes as well. Take Care, Chuck
Hi
I have placed the pigeon recieved from you recently in a priority express shipment back to you in same box recieved. Bird was beautiful and healthy but we realized it’s nature is such that it needs to fly and be a racing pigeon. We can’t offer that life to it and realize it was a mistake to try this based on our situation
Bird has had not been outside and has been confined indoors in isolation since recieved.
Please give it the home it deserves.
Appreciate the care you took getting it to us!!!
Need some color on my team. Had some sion couple years ago when i had a partner who sick and could not care for his own birds. He liked sions so i bought some from you on pigeonauction.com. We alot of fun his sions against my team .He has since past on. His family called me and thanked me for letting fly with me he really looked forward race day. HE WON EVERY WEEK
Path: https://www.clayhavenfarms.com/pigeons/for-sale
Thank you guys so much for allowing me the opportunity to love these birds.
Thanks again for the most beautiful Pure Paul Sions pigeons ever!! The loft is full of happy sounds from the birds strutting around in their new home. Y’all were so easy to work thru my problems of birds I chose.
Thanks a million times over Pam and Donnie. Your friend Jimi
