25 Fun Duck Riddle Poems That Kids Will Love

Need a quick, silly riddle poem for a duck—something you can use for a kids’ activity, a classroom warm-up, a birthday card, a scavenger hunt clue, or a cute animal-themed party? You’re in the right place.

This article includes a short duck riddle poem, plus a big collection of extra duck riddle poems (all quick, rhyming, and easy to read out loud). Each one comes with the answer so you can turn it into a game in seconds.

How to Use a Duck Riddle Poem

• For kids: Read the poem, let them guess, then reveal the answer.
• For scavenger hunts: Use one poem as a clue leading to a pond, bath, rubber duck, or snack station.
• For classrooms: Use as a 2-minute brain break or phonics/rhyming practice.
• For parties: Run a “Quack-Off” where teams guess the answers fastest.

25 Short Duck Riddle Poems (With Answers)

Quack-quack, I waddle, never rush,
I love a pond and splashy gush.
With webbed feet I paddle through,
I wear a coat that water knew.
I flap and flap but stay down low—
Who am I? You surely know!

I glide on water, smooth and quick,
My walk on land looks kind of slick.
I chatter loud—no need for luck,
Guess my name… I’m a _____.

I’ve got a bill, but I can’t pay,
I swim and quack most every day.
I’m not a goose, not a clucking hen—
What am I? Guess again!

In puddles deep or shallow stream,
I float along like it’s a dream.
I shake my tail and yell “quack-quack,”
Then dive my head for a snack.

My feet are webbed, my feathers neat,
I dabble-bling with every beat.
I tip my head and splash with glee—
Who’s in the pond? It’s me!

I’m yellow, round, and squeak a lot,
In bubble baths I’m often caught.
I’m not alive, but I’m good fun—
Name me now, you’ve almost won!

I go “quack!” but I never sing,
I flutter but I’m not a king.
I wobble-walk and love the lake—
Guess my name for goodness’ sake!

I wear a coat that won’t get wet,
A better rain jacket you’ve not met.
I swim, I flap, I nap on logs—
Who am I among these frogs?

I’m small and fluffy, soft as dough,
I follow mom wherever she’ll go.
Tiny feet and baby luck—
What’s my name, little _____?

I’m loud at dawn, I’m loud at night,
I quack so much it feels like a fight.
But really I’m friendly, that’s the deal—
Who am I with the wobbly heel?

I paddle-paddle, then I pause,
I preen my feathers with my claws.
I’m not a swan, I’m not a truck—
Say it out loud: I’m a _____!

I dive my head, my tail sticks up,
Like upside-down in a pond-sized cup.
I hunt for snacks beneath the muck—
Who does that? A hungry _____.

I’m a bird, but not too high,
I’d rather swim than touch the sky.
I like the water more than land—
Guess my name, you understand!

I leave little prints near the shore,
Then splash so hard you hear a roar.
I shake my wings and strut my stuff—
Name me now, that’s quite enough!

I’m the pond’s little comedian,
Waddling like I’m in a parade again.
I quack jokes only ducks can tell—
Who am I? You know me well!

Feathers shining, bill so flat,
I wear a tiny “quack” top hat.
Okay I don’t—but still, good luck—
Guess the bird: it’s a _____.

I’m a bird with a silly walk,
I don’t say “tweet,” I say “talk.”
My word is short, my voice is loud—
Guess my name and feel proud!

In winter chill or summer sun,
I still find water, still find fun.
I float like a boat, but I’m no ship—
Who am I on this little trip?

I’m not a chicken, not a goose,
But I still like to jump and cruise.
I swim in circles, splash and muck—
Tell me now: I’m a _____.

I wear green sometimes, brown sometimes too,
But my favorite color’s “pond water blue.”
I flap and wiggle, quack for luck—
Say my name: it’s _____.

I’m a bedtime bath-time friend,
Squeaky sounds that never end.
I float around and never sink—
What am I? Quick, think!

I’m tiny, cute, and always near,
I peep and chirp when mom is here.
Not a chick, though I look like one—
What am I, little yellow sun?

My bill goes “snap,” my feet go “slap,”
I take a swim, then take a nap.
I wake up loud, no need for luck—
Tell me now: I’m a _____.

I’m a water bird with comic flair,
I wobble-walk without a care.
If you hear “quack,” you’re in my lane—
Who am I? Say my name!

I sit on logs like it’s a throne,
Acting like the pond’s my own.
I splash a bit, then strut my stuff—
Guess my name, that’s easy enough!

I’m the bath’s little captain,
Floating proud like it’s my happen.
I squeak, I bob, I never sink—
What am I? Don’t overthink!

Bonus: 15 Quick Duck Riddles (Non-Poem, Super Short)

Q: I have a bill but no money. What am I? A: A duck

Q: What bird loves puddles the most? A: A duck

Q: What do you call a baby duck? A: A duckling

Q: What sound does a duck make? A: Quack

Q: I swim, I waddle, I quack—who am I? A: A duck

Q: What floats in your bath and squeaks? A: A rubber duck

Q: What bird has webbed feet? A: A duck

Q: I’m a pond-loving bird with a flat bill—what am I? A: A duck

Q: What do ducks use to pay? A: Their bills

Q: What do you call a box of ducks? A: A box of quackers

Q: Where do ducks go when they’re sick? A: The duck-tor

Q: What do you call a clever duck? A: A wise quacker

Q: What do ducks eat with soup? A: Quackers

Q: What do ducks like to read? A: The quack-er paper

Q: What do you call a duck that tells jokes? A: A quack-up

Keep It Short, Silly, and Quacky

A good short riddle poem for a duck should be easy to say, easy to guess, and just cheesy enough to make people smile. Use these for classroom fun, family nights, party games, or quick social captions—and don’t be afraid to repeat the favorites. (Stupidly funny riddles are meant to be reused.)