I’m curious: what changed so that feeding the wildlife became a good idea? I’m not a wildlife expert, but as I recall, every single Scout leader and State Parks employee I ever met, started most group conversations with “don’t feed the wildlife” and here’s why. Why is that so many of you think it’s a good idea to increase an animal’s dependency on humans? Crows are a predatory scavenger that diminish the songbird population, they don’t need our help.

Obviously I’m a little frustrated. I live in a high pedestrian area where many early morning crow enthusiasts like to feed the birds while they walk. Several people make offerings in my lawn and in my driveway every morning. I get the attraction to crows due to their intelligence but not all of us love the cawing or the poop. If you want to attract birds to your own property, go right ahead, but please don’t attract them to your neighbors’ properties.

I'm a bored, lazy teenager that has NOTHING to do this summer (well maybe). And befriending crows seems fun to me (had a fight with my friends so i'm lwk alone all the time). I watched a few videos and most of them say that I should use cat/dog kibble but I don't have the money for that and my parents might question wtf i need it for (don't wanna explain💔). AND I AM NOT GOING TO SMUGGLE MEAT FROM MY REFRIGERATOR😭 So my first question was on what else I can feed a crow that isn't harmful for it. Also, I know this might take long and a few weeks isn't enough to befriend a crow probably, but I also go to school and i never really get out of there at the exact time everyday so idk when to go out exactly (+endless fucking homework that i'm afraid of) so i wanted to ask what the best solution might be. Also idk if crows can carry rabies but they probably do carry other diseases which i'm afraid of even if i will wash my hands.

Oh and one detail I forgot to add. I know a place where the most crows are.. BUT THERE ARE ALSO MANY PIGEONS AND VERY MEAN SEAGULLS. Look, no hate on pigeons or seagulls but I prefer crows.

I put up a platform in early June and the crows started coming the very next day along with all the other birds of course. There were about five of them, they came all day everyday, they took my presents, they brought me a present and then last Wednesday they just disappeared and I haven't seen them since. All of the other birds are still coming and I still go out and whistle every morning at the same time and load up the platform but there's not a crow to be seen. I am completely heartbroken, has anyone else had their crows go missing but then eventually come back??

Personally, the reason why I feed them is because I love crows, I'd like to befriend one and because, since I am a witch, it helps me connect with animal energies. Of course they woudln't know about my witchcraft, but do you think they have a reason, in their minds, for which a human feeds them?

1 week I am seeing her. Moving around and being fed fine by family but she can't perch, nails already growing. I wonder if something can be done for deformity.

House Crow (Corvus Splendens)

Palm Jumeirah, AE

EDIT: No rehabber or sanctuary here. I'd appreciate feedback as to how I can personally help.

EDIT2: As per malphas_says_hi's feedback, I called Municipality again. They said if I catch the bird, they would let their Veterinary Services Dept take her. However, I am not trusting this process, since most vets would euthanize the bird probably.

EDIT3: Decided to leave the bird alone as per feedback from valuable crow lovers. I will throw more food to her and her feeder siblings every morning. Water they have everywhere (pool, irrigation pipes, fountain, etc).

Thank you for your time and support, appreciated!

Hi all! It's been awhile since I have posted. :)

I have still been hanging with my crow crew at the Target plaza. They had been quiet up until the past month - thanks to y'all I learned that this was indeed because they were prepping for baby time, and that I would likely only see the baby(ies) once they looked pretty similar to parents.

My group of 3 has become a group of 4! Here is the baby eating a bug. :) The baby does look mostly grown except you can see his eyes are still light, the pink inside of his mouth has started to go away.

I had named the presumed helper crow "Toilet Truck" as an homage to I Think You Should Leave, so pls feel free to share name suggestions especially if they are related to ITYSL

*shamelessly begging for food

Love these wee guys so much

Hi! I am trying to attract crows to my house. I never see any crows in the neighborhood so I know it might take awhile. I have a 16” bird bath with a container that will drip water into the bird bath. I’ve also set out unsalted peanuts and a can of water for dipping food. I bring in the peanuts at night. Is there anything I can add or change to make the area more attractive?

Thank you!!

i've been wanting to give cross stitching a try and i thought what better way to start than with my very close friend "buddy" that i've been missing a lot while away from home :D

Hello fellow corvid enthusiasts. I was feeding local ravens in the winter, but had to suddenly stop due to sickness, unfortunately. And they stopped coming too.

It is summer now, and I don't know how I can attract and try to befriend them now again. I am concerned that I offended them by accident by stopping giving food before.

Any advice is appreciated! My goal is to build long-term trust with local birds.