Robins typically lay between 3 and 5 eggs per clutch, with 3 or 4 eggs being the most common number. They usually lay one egg per day until the clutch is complete. While 5 eggs are rare, it can happen occasionally, especially if a robin lays an egg in another robin's nest. Some sources note that robins normally lay four eggs and then stop
. In the UK, European robins tend to lay slightly more eggs per brood, usually 5 to 6 eggs, and can have multiple broods per year, resulting in around 20 to 25 eggs annually
. To summarize:
- American robins: typically 3-4 eggs per clutch, rarely 5
- European robins: usually 5-6 eggs per brood, multiple broods per year
The female robin incubates the eggs for about 12-14 days after laying the last egg
