dove eggs

Dove Eggs

Doves and their close cousins, pigeons, have commonly been eaten in Egypt, China, and Europe. In the 16th century, the French considered doves more valuable than beef, veal, and pork. These days, you’d be hard-pressed to find dove eggs, for the birds only lay two per clutch. If both eggs are taken, doves in captivity may stop laying altogether. —J.S.
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