Why isn't my pigeon egg moving? Do birds move before hatching?

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I found 2 pigeon eggs while looking at the balcony, the mother did not return so I took them in. I didn't had a incubation so I wrap it with a towel, with a lamp and warm water bottle beside it. The first egg already has hatched and doing well. However the second egg still hasn't hatched but I could feel it peaking on the shell. Later I wanted to candle the egg so I could see where the baby pigeon is. But I notice, pigeon in the egg wasn't moving at all. Do birds move in the shell? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 0 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Usually yes although the movement is very limited. No movement seen is not unfortunately good sign though. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Why isn't my pigeon egg moving? Do birds move before hatching?

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