The eggs of an eagle are about 3 inches by 2 inches. They average 2 eggs each year. Bald eagle eggs are white and they become stained with yellow while in the nest. Eagles lay eggs in April to late June. The eggs must be warmed for about 40 days before they hatch. The female sits on the eggs most of the time. The male sits on them occasionally and brings food to the female while she is sitting. Both parents guard the nest and take food to the young. Eagles are hatched with their eyes open. They are covered with a grayish- white down. Eagles often hatch two eggs, and usually both eagles to survive. One usually hatches two or three days before the other. The older eagle is larger and often attacks the smaller one.