Two mourning doves have been sitting on eggs for 2 months.?

Question

The gestation period for these doves is about 14 days. It seems like the eggs must be infertile, right? If not, what is going on? Should I do anything? Will the eggs eventually explode?

Answer 1

Could be a number of things. But one thing for sure is that the eggs are not fertile. Could be 2 females sitting on eggs. Could be that if its their first time with breeding, they may not know exactly what to do. Check the eggs with a flashlight. Hold the egg up to the light and see if there is anything there.

Answer 2

No, the egg won't expload??? What do you think is inside, gunpower? The egg will dry up inside if the egg isn't fertile. I have raised pigeons and doves almost all of my life. I have never had a hen stay on the nest past three days after the due date. Are you sure that the pair is on the original set of eggs? Is this a pair of pet doves? Are you just observing a pair of wild doves?