I have a pair of white fantail pigeons that hatched a pair of chicks a few weeks ago.
When I left my apartment this morning they were all fine. However, when I arrived home this evening I found the adult male bird dead. I have had the adult pair of birds for about a year and a half, but I don't know how old they are.

I was wondering if anything like this has happened to anyone of you. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Needless to say, I feel very bad about this. Does anybody know if the female bird can raise the chicks by herself.

Thank you for any help you may provide.

Mike