Strange Communication Between Ducks

[Ducky07]

Hello!

I have 3 Jumbo Pekin Ducks and 2 Cayuga ducks. All females except the one Pekin.
When I am approaching their enclosure they give several loud quacks. Occasionally along with these quacks they make a loud pitched noise. It sounds like a small dog yipping. What coud these ducks be trying to convey?

 

[buff goose guy]

There giving a warning or announcing something

 

[Miss Lydia]

Hello!

I have 3 Jumbo Pekin Ducks and 2 Cayuga ducks. All females except the one Pekin.
When I am approaching their enclosure they give several loud quacks. Occasionally along with these quacks they make a loud pitched noise. It sounds like a small dog yipping. What coud these ducks be trying to convey?

Maybe they are excited to see you, do they act afraid? if not I'd say excitement.

 

[tdd2]

...perhaps they are secretly planning a take over?

My ducks always get excited when they see me approaching (being the bearer of peas that I am, they are probably anticipating my bringing treats!)

And I also have one that occasionally sounds like a little dog barking - one of my WH females....I wouldn't worry too much.

Cheers'

Dan