Pigeon eggs

[Chicken Momma T]

Do any of you know the incubation period for fantail pigeon eggs?

 

[coolmind1999]

I think 15-18 days

 

[Chicken Momma T]

Thank you very much!

 

[coolmind1999]

Is the egg in a bator or under its mother

 

[Chicken Momma T]

Yes in the incubator

 

[coolmind1999]

So ur gonna hand rear it?

 

[Chicken Momma T]

Try anyhow, I don't think it's really fertile. But I was wondering what is needed when they are born? Or can it be put back in with the parents? We haven't gotten their nesting box done yet that is why we took it out. The last one got busted. I didn't want that to happen again if we could help it.

 

[coolmind1999]

I wouldn't do that they might kill it
The funny thing is I have dove eggs in the bator to
Here r some tips on feeding it
1
Prepare cat or dog food or whole grain bread by soaking it in water and mash until it is the consistency of ketchup. Alternately, buy canary rearing milk from an animal supply store. Place food in a syringe.
2
Feed the squab three to four times a day starting 12 to 24 hours after birth. A newly hatched squab needs rest and warmth more than food. Gently take the squab's beak and move it in an up and down motion until the bird opens its mouth for food. Insert the syringe and feed a small amount into the squab's mouth. Take frequent breaks to allow swallowing and breathing.
3
Start adding small amounts of pigeon seed or pieces of water-moistened pigeon pellets once the bird grows feathers. Gradually add more seed. Once the bird begins pecking motions, scatter seeds or broken pellets on the ground in the nest.

Glad if I helped

 

[coolmind1999]

Ps I candle mine and in 2 days it was ready and beating heart so candle ur after 4 days? Then we will,know if it fertile
Usually first eggs r fertile