I decided to get a Cayuga duck because I thought it would be quiet. Turns out, they are LOUD ducks. My girl quacks nonstop and it is very loud. I live in a HOA community, but thankfully I haven’t been caught yet. On the other hand, she loves to come over and see what I am doing. When I dump the pool to wash and refill it she’s right next to me playing in the muddy water. However, when I reach down to try and touch her she runs into her house. Overall, she has lots of personality but I wouldn’t recommend Cayugas if you want a quiet duck. Maybe the males are quieter, but definitely not the females.