Question about duck behavior

[Kingbobkingdom]

I only have 4 ducks and they all sometimes seem kind of lonely. Some days, during the morning and evening, they begin to quack their heads off, especially if wild ducks fly overhead. One time, I caught them chattering with other ducks beyond the fence. A couple times now, other ducks have landed in the yard (maybe to their calls??). Strangely enough, our ducks start chasing the other ones away. I know that they need to maintain their territory (right?), but if they wanted friends, why would they chase other ducks away once they came into the yard. If I were to introduce other ducks into the flock (to make it bigger), would my ducks chase them away? Thanks!

 

[Crazy Maizie]

They are alerting to possible danger and they are somewhat territorial. I'd be careful with wild ducks coming in and interacting with your ducks as they can bring issues - especially with current concerns of avian flu.

When you get your own ducks there should be a proper intergration and the new ducks should be penned so that they learn where home is.