Swedish Blues originated in Sweden and tend to be fairly quiet ducks, especially when they’re around water. Finally, the appearance of these birds is stunning – they’re medium-sized with iridescent black feathers that turn to a shimmery green under light. These ducks are quite common in the United States, so they’re fairly easy to find and purchase, and they are relatively good egg layers.Ĭayugas tend to be quite social as well – they’re friendly to other ducks and humans, making them a good choice for backyard ducks. Cayuga DucksĪ Cayuga duck also won’t make noise unless it feels threatened, hungry, or isolated, and the noise it makes is typically quiet compared to other duck breeds. This makes them a good option if you intend your ducks to be pets. Also, unlike many other breeds of ducks, they don’t swim a lot due to undeveloped oil glands. However, these ducks are pretty hardy and they’ll live up to 20 years. Take into account that Muscovies have a fairly low egg production – they tend to lay about 60-120 eggs per year, so they’re not amazing if you want to enjoy duck eggs for breakfast. A Muscovy duck typically won’t make noise unless it’s happy, startled, or attacked – and the noise it makes isn’t a loud quack it’s more of a soft trill or a hushed call, depending on whether it’s a male or female. Muscovies are widely considered to be the absolute quietest ducks. Some duck breeds are known for being quieter than others, so consider these options when you’re deciding which breed to purchase. The noise hasn’t been a huge personal problem for me, but if you don’t have enough land to keep your ducks out of earshot, I would definitely recommend taking noise into account – because ducks just might be among the noisiest animals you can own. A duck waddling along in a puddle with its buddies just looks so satisfied with life.
That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep ducks as pets ducks can also be some of the friendliest, happiest pets you’ll ever meet. Different breeds of ducks can make a variety of noises they can quack, squeak, bark, grunt, whistle, and hiss. Of all the animals I’ve ever owned, I think I can safely say that ducks are the loudest – in the most obnoxious way possible. First Things First: Do Ducks Really Make a Lot of Noise? Muscovy ducks are generally considered the quietest duck breed, but some of the runners-up for quietness include Cayugas, Swedish Blues, and Magpies, among others. You might not know that duck breed can make a big difference in how much noise your ducks will make. What Are the Quietest Duck Breeds? (The Short Answer) But if you’re thinking about keeping ducks in a smaller backyard area, and you’d like to sleep at night and remain on friendly terms with your neighbors, it’s a good idea to consider noise when you’re choosing a duck breed. However, I’ve also been fortunate enough to have enough land to keep the duck pen out of earshot. It’s almost as if they’re in love with the sound of their own voices. They’re a little like crickets – ducks seem to be able to quack on forever, filling every moment of silence with noise. Emma has really loved taking care of them and watching them grow.I’ve always been genuinely astounded by how persistent ducks can be with their noise. Popularized from the Cayuga Lake area of New York State, these ducks are quiet, calm and have a docile temperament, making them a good pet for Emma and the younger kids. We’re hoping they’ll clear out some of the ticks around the yard. They also like to stay close to home making them an excellent farm helper using permaculture methods.
They are quite messy, though.Ĭayuga’s do not fly and are great foragers clearing out bugs and insects in the yard and garden. The kids are getting a big kick out of seeing them go back and forth from feeder to waterer and hearing them slurping up the water. We have really enjoyed watching the duckling’s playful eating habits and antics in our brooder tank. Ducks were her first choice and a good addition to the rebuilding of our homestead farm animals.Ĭayuga’s, pronounced kahy-yoo-guh, are totally black as ducklings and have beautiful black and dark green feathers as adults. She had been looking to raise some pets after we gave our pet guinea pig “Rosie” to some friends. Emma began raising five Cayuga ducks these last several days that we got from our friends the Traynor’s.
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