Killdeer eggs typically take about 24 to 28 days to hatch. Both the male and female share incubation duties during this period, with the male often incubating at night and the female during the day

. The incubation period can vary slightly depending on temperature and environmental conditions, but generally falls within this range

. The chicks are precocial, meaning they hatch with downy feathers and open eyes, and are able to move around and feed themselves shortly after hatching

. After hatching, the young usually leave the nest within a day and are led by their parents to feeding areas

. In summary:

• Incubation period: 24–28 days
• Both parents incubate eggs
• Chicks hatch precocial and are mobile soon after hatching
• Young leave nest within about a day after hatching