How long does it take for ducklings to hatch once they start pipping?

[LauraL3]

OK... my first time hatching out ducklings, so I'm clueless. Out of 14, several have started pipping their shells on the big end yesterday morning. How long should it be before they completely hatch? I spritzed them with water yesterday & again this morning.

Any info would be so appreciated!

Laura

 

[vickie2133]

anytime from first peep to two days is my experience with my hatches.

 

[loopy12]

I'm no expert only having done it once, but mine started pipping on day 25 and those first few pips only hatched late on day 27, others pipped early day 26 and hatched day 28 and even 29...I was surprised and worried - I thought they'd dry out being pipped for so long, but they were fine.

 

[LauraL3]

OK... SOOOOOO EXCITED! I went out for a couple hours & came home to a duckling! Darn!--I missed it! But YAY!!!...IT WORKED!!! I'll probably be up all night waiting to catch the next one!