Both parents share the duty of sitting on the eggs, which hatch after approximately 18 days .

On average, a healthy pair of pigeons will produce between . Each "clutch" typically consists of exactly two eggs. Because pigeons reach sexual maturity rapidly—often by six months of age—a single pair and their offspring can theoretically lead to a population of over 45 pigeons in just one year. 2. Year-Round Capability

While they can breed constantly, reality sometimes intervenes:

Several variables can increase or decrease how often a pair breeds: