Ducklings squeaking like crazy

[chickens really]

It’s not that they want to free range. They want to be around me all the time. I was wondering if they’ll grow out of that. If I let them free range and I leave, they freak out. They follow me everywhere when they are out in the yard and just stand around my feet. I feel so bad when I leave them and I can just see them trying to follow and then standing up really tall, quacking and trying to catch a glimpse of me through the window.

Yes..That they do grow out of but not the bossiness..

 

[albinosilver]

Your part of their flock. I had just the two ducklings inside for 2 weeks before another hatched and they were very content with each other and their mirror. So if they out grow it I can't say being as I have 18 ducks now. And they like flocks so you might want to consider adding a few more to your 2? I also have a mirror attacked to a wall in my main coop for any one who may feel the need for some extra companion ship It's size is 8X10 it's low enough anyone can walk up and visit. So maybe consider putting a mirror inside with them.

Thanks, I’ll definitely try the mirror. Ducks technically aren’t allowed in the town I live in and I have 2 close neighbours so I’m trying to be discreet. I’m on the very outskirts of town so I doubt they care but wouldn’t want to start with more than 2 ducks. I was hoping for at least 1 drake for the quietness and I just wanted to keep them as pets but just my luck they are both girls.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Hard to keep those girls quiet, I just had to go check on mine my Buffs was carrying on something fierce. Thankfully we don't have close neighbors but it can get pretty rowdy here at times. I hope the mirror helps.

 

[albinosilver]

@Miss Lydia

Will 2 girls be happy on their own or will they need a drake?

 

[Miss Lydia]

They don't need a drake at all. They I am sure have formed a close bond to each other and of course you.

 

[albinosilver]

They have the entire yard to themselves today but they’ll always stop what they’re doing to come stand beside me.

Do you think they see me as a friend/sibling or do they see me as their mom or something?

 

[chickens really]

Holy smokes...Ducks are loud and depends on the time someone spoils them. They cry and Quack for what they imprinted too till they mature. Then they Quack for other things they think they want...
That's Ducks...

 

[Jadecinadr96]

My ducklings are just about 2 weeks old and they've recently started squeaking like crazy every time I'm out of view. They aren't exactly bonded to me and prefer their own kind but every time I check on them they get very excited and come greet me. Then when I leave, they'll make a panicked squeaking noise for a good hour before they calm down again. They stop squeaking the second I come back into the room. Any idea what's going on?

I had this happen to me in the begining too, and it stopped. It was like so sad hearing them when I would leave for the day/night...like i could hear it almost my whole walk up to the house... however, now that they are about a month or so old, it has stopped I assume they are just in a routine with me now.

 

[house.of.ducks]

If you get some more ducks they may begin to become less attached to you. It's also always the more the merrier with ducks, they love being a part of a flock. When I first got ducks they were obsessed with me, but I added a couple less tame ones into the mix and they began to chill out a bit lol, I was actually kind of disappointed, although now I've found if I continue to spent time with them nothing changed that much, they just don't complain as much when I leave.

 

[house.of.ducks]

They have the entire yard to themselves today but they’ll always stop what they’re doing to come stand beside me.

Do you think they see me as a friend/sibling or do they see me as their mom or something?

They are ADORABLE !! I'm sorry if you've already said, but what breed are they? They look a lot like my Cayuga when she was that age.

Oh and they probably think of you as their mother, but as they age they may begin to think of you as more of a companion/friend/sibling.