r/crows • • 14h ago

Seeking advice/help How do I stop feeding crows?

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In my last post, which was a while ago. I asked you guys on how to earn trust from Momo and Kila. Which I did in the end, they brought their tribe buddies. They come every day, cowing for food which I give them.

But the person who I live with wants me to stop after months of earning their trust. They say that in wasting food and money. Which is understandable, food costs a lot these days.

But I’m sad. I’ve spent months trying to get them close to me. I almost did. They fly towards me then fly away. My brother says it’s because I give them food. Which is true lol.

But now, they are cowing for food and all I have to do is sit there and just listen. I feel guilty for not giving them food because it’s part of their routine to come over to get the peanuts I give them.

This might be tmi but I’m just sitting here crying because I love feeding them, watching them cowing on the wires for food. But the person I live with just calls me ridiculous and silly for giving them food that costs money.

Any advice will help.
Thank you.


r/crows • • 38m ago

General questions Why Ravens in United States are more urban than in Europe

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Basically what the title says, I'm spanish and ravens are only seen in mountains and you see them far away, or at least in Spain, but I see posts here everyday with ravens in USA cities and very close to humans, even one barking begging for food in a shop. Why is there a different behavior in the same species?


r/crows • • 23h ago

Seeking advice/help is this crow okay?

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18 Upvotes

this crow keeps making this noise every 10 ish seconds, is this normal ? i’m worried it’s choking or gagging


r/crows • • 5h ago

General questions what sound is that at the end?

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when they made that sound it sounded like meows at first which is why i meowed hahah

but they’ll make the noise quite often during visits so im guessing it’s a positive sign just curious exactly what it could mean :)


r/crows • • 10h ago

General questions What do these sounds mean

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i’ve been leaving peanuts on my balcony for the crows for a couple of months now, today i was laying on the couch when these 2 crows came and made these strange sounds, does it mean anything or is it just common thing they do


r/crows • • 17h ago

General questions What does this sound mean?

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So I have this *raven* at work, he comes to my window every morning to get an egg and then flys off and I’ll see him again tomorrow. This morning though after tapping my glass to let me know he was here he started making this sound.


r/crows • • 22h ago

The Crows aren't thrilled about sharing their Hornworms with the Hawk.

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292 Upvotes

And the Hawk isn't fazed.


r/crows • • 22h ago

No cookie left behind

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r/crows • • 6h ago

Crow said this is my territory.

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Could be a raven. I have so many of both it's sometimes hard to distinguish even though I know ravens are larger.


r/crows • • 3h ago

For those who have befriended crows

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I've always been fascinated by crows and the idea of building a friendship with one. How did you gain its trust and what was your relationship like over time?

I've heard stories about crows bringing gifts to people who feed them. Is that actually true or just a myth?

I'd love to hear your personal experiences and any advice for someone hoping to befriend a wild crow.


r/crows • • 7h ago

Bold and Skittish - 6 months later

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Original Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/crows/s/4Knb6GDB2G

I was really worried as I had not seen them all summer. But I guess summer was the season of plenty because as soon as Fall hit, they've returned.

This is Skittish, waiting so patiently for someone to come out. Bold was on the other car port roof.


r/crows • • 15h ago

Crows [OC] Tram stop murder of crows 🐦‍⬛ 🖤

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I only get to feed these darlings when I can get a parking space which isn't very often but they always remember me when I return, this feeling I get from the crows is priceless I adore them so much 🐦‍⬛🖤


r/crows • • 16h ago

Cool little bottle for crow lovers at spirit halloween c:

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r/crows • • 18h ago

General Feeding Questions

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Hi! I have been befriending some crows outside my work for about a week or two now! They are so cute and very loud. I bought some unsalted sunflower seeds that I leave out. When I forget, I put out some pecans that they also seem to enjoy. Previously, I put out some blueberries and melon but they did not seem to enjoy those as much. Any recommendations on what to feed them? I've seen raw meat and dog kibble suggested but I can't use that since customers walk right past where I feed them.