Golden Cascade/Saxony ducks good for suburbs?

[kiimmyn]

Hey guys, i live in the suburbs and want to have some ducks. Somebody around are selling Golden Cascade eggs that i might want to hatch. But are they loud? I don't want something too noisy that they would call the cops on me (which they've done with my barking dogs..) I don't think a couple quacks here and there would hurt, but just not something really noisy like a call duck? Ive heard that call ducks are noisy, but some people say they aren't? Would a couple of Call Ducks be ok? Also, I was wondering if Saxony ducks would be good too? Let me know, thanks guys!

 

[Amiga]

Part of it is going to depend on the individual ducks, their environment, and how you manage them.

Mine stay pretty quiet until they know I am nearby and it's been "too long" since I have come over to talk to them. And that can be for a few hours.

They also call for attention when the food bowl is empty.

But I have asked my neighbors about it, and they say they're not a loud annoyance (houses are 200 feet apart, or so).

Mine are Runners (I now have some Buffs, a BEI, a white Mallard, and a Khaki-Rouen mix).

 

[TLWR]

Like Amiga, I have runners and our neighbors do hear them, but they enjoy it.
Mine are not loud often, but when they are, you can hear them.

 

[kiimmyn]

I heard runners are timid and dont need alot of water?

 

[Kevin565]

No domestic duck breed is going to require a lot of water. A kiddie pool will usually suffice depending upon how many birds you have.

I would not suggest call ducks for a suburban area. I have raised calls and they have all been quite vocal.

 

[Kevin565]

Also, Welcome to BYC!