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The female is the only one to incubate the eggs. The males duty during this time is to feed her on the nest and protect their territory from intruders. The female will incubate the eggs for 12- 13 days. When the eggs hatch, both will feed the young.The young leave the nest in 9-11 days after hatching. Often the young are unable to fly much the first day or two after fledging.Each season the pair will attempt to raise two broods.he female is the only one to incubate the eggs. The males duty during this time is to feed her on the nest and protect their territory from intruders. The female will incubate the eggs for 12- 13 days. When the eggs hatch, both will feed the young.
The host, in this case a female cardinal, will then incubate and hatch the cowbird eggs and raise the cowbird fledglings. If left alone, the female cardinal will lay three or four eggs within a week of completing the nest. Cardinal eggs are glossy light green or dull gray, with reddish brown specks or blotches.