Information on Robin Eggs

Robins have distinctive blue eggs. While these eggs are quite beautiful, the journey from the nest to baby bird is equally fascinating.

  1. Function

    • According to Learner.org, most birds lay their eggs in the earliest hours of the morning. However, robins lay eggs in mid-morning, giving them a chance to feast on worms in the early hours when they are most active.

    Types

    • Robins will lay eggs whether or not they've been fertilized by a male. Robins lay only one egg per day.

    Significance

    • Robins will most often stop laying eggs once there are four in the nest. However, according to Learner.org, if you take an egg out of the nest, the robin will then lay another one.

    Time Frame

    • The incubation of robin eggs is between 12 and 14 days. During this time, the female will not leave the eggs except for less than 10 minutes at a time.

    Hatching

    • The hatching process usually takes 24 hours before the baby robin is out of the egg. Chicks also hatch one day apart.