JOHN WOHLF answered 12/19/2007 My Friend Recently Got A Pet Duck Which I Thought Was Originally Quite Cruel. However He Seems To Be Happy Enough And Now I'm Considering Getting One Myself. Can Ducks Make Good Pets? Muscovy ducks make the best pets, as they are very quiet, which makes them suitable for urban areas...I have raised Muscovy ducks for the past 5 years and have found it to be a very enjoyable and fulfilling hobby.