Question about my girls-

[newducklady11]

Hello! My girl Cayuga has always been a loud quacker. I didn't know if it was her personality or...? I'm not sure...my other girl (welsh harlequin) hardly ever quacks but she peeps. They are the same age. Thanks!!

 

[mightymax]

Are you positive that your Welsh Harlequin is a female? I'm asking because, as I'm sure you already know, male ducks are not nearly as loud as females. In fact, except for some low volume quacking, my males have always been practically mute when compared to the females who tend to be LOUD !!! Also, males don't really 'quack' in the familiar sense. Their sound could be perceived by some to be a 'peep', so I'd take another look at her/his vent if I were you...just to be sure!!! Either way, you'll definitely know for certain when (or if) they start laying eggs...lol !!! Good Luck!

 

[newducklady11]

@mightymax yes I'm 99.9% sure my welsh harlequin is a female. She has always been the quiet follower type then there's my Cayuga who has always been daring and loud haha..thanks you! And yes the laying of the eggs will help a lot

 

[newducklady11]

@mightymax here is my welsh harlequin

 

[mightymax]

I do believe your right on the money in thinking your Harlequin is a girl! Those tail feathers look to be as straight as a board, no curly-Q there! So unless she's a late bloomer, I'd bet the farm she's a female too! Regarding the quacking vs. peeping, I'd just chalk that up to their individual personalities. Or maybe the quieter one doesn't have much to say and the other one is just a loudmouth (there's always one in every crowd)...lol!!! Ducks are sooo much fun and so very entertaining!!! Enjoy!!!

 

[Sfraker]

She looks just like my four Welsh girls. I have two fairly quiet ones and two incredibly loud ones.
Two talk when they are happy, bossy, scared, etc... the other two only quack once in a while.

I would also chalk it up to differing personalities.

 

[newducklady11]

@mightymax @Sfraker thank you both! Yes, they have very different personalities. They are very interesting! Thanks again, enjoy your ducks as well