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Pigeons: Part 3

One of our pigeons has finally laid an egg, and it might be one of the most gem-like things in nature. Although it is only one, there will be more. We know this because they have disappeared from the nest and this means they are getting ready to lay a second egg. Robin has likely gone to find Griffin so she can tell him the news. Before going back on the nest, she will rehydrate, eat, and possibly take a bath. Then she will sit on the nest and lay her next gleaming, white egg.

Part 4 will be revealed at the time of chick hatching!

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