i am the proud owner of two muscovies, one male and one juvenile female... i am hoping to get more soon. the female is the most tame animal i have ever met. she will eat out of your hand, and sit in your lap. she makes a wide variety of quiet, sweet noises. my drake, cyclone, is very sweet and will stand in my lap, without food or treats to bribe him. he will 'talk' to me, huffing when i bring him treats. i think that muscovies are overall great birds and a great pet! (the drake was free as a gift. i don't remember how much the duck was, but she was well worth it!)