Feeding a Baby Crow

May 22, 2011-Our local County Wildlife Rescue organization was contacted for assistance after we found this young crow. We were advised to "return the crow to where we found it and let nature take its course." This did not seem to be a very humane option in our neighborhood due to the large population of pet and feral cats patrolling the area. "Baby Crow" would have been a "tasty hors d'oeuvres" within a matter of minutes. So, we will care and feed for the bird until it can fly and will release it back into the local crow population - hopefully within a few short weeks. We believe the baby crow fell out of its nest during a period of high winds/storms.
Update: Once the baby crow began to spread its wings, we took it outside and let it practice sitting in our fruit trees. When it became strong enough to fly from branch to branch, we placed it in a tree near its old nest location. The mother and father crow found it right away, circled overhead, and came down to coax it away. We saw them over the next few weeks taking care and feeding the baby crow. We are certain it has grown, found a mate, and is still in the area.

[AngryNerdBird]

Oh god, those eating noises are priceless.

[clydeyello]

He's like, "stop talking, give me food! GIVE ME MY FOOD! Yes, I am a very good eater, allow me to demonstrate, GIVE ME FOOD!"

[SuperChase]

The noises it makes while eating is too cute!!!

[sfgsfhsfh]

You know, crows remember faces and they gossip among one another. You are probably a hero to the crow population in your area. ;D

[Father_Wendigo]

"At night, you don't really have to feed them beyond 10 o'clock, because they...  ya know, turn into gremlin-grackle after that."

[eskimoof]

The noises the crow makes when It eats though! SO CUTE

[NoraInuG]

That crow's pretty good at impersonating the Cookie monster.

[LeArotic]

Crows have the intelligence to like or dislike people, recognize faces and make judgements based on how they're treated.

I wonder if the little guy left or wanted to stay.

[lvl.beginner]

The noise it makes whilst it's eating just about killed me with it's cuteness! 

[FIONAful]

I gave my Crow a mash of high protein dog food with water...from a syringe at first as he was very young . My Nev is 9months now..I tried to release him three times but it was disastrous each time until he was finally knocked into a chimney and nearly killed. After that I let him choose and he chooses to stay ....so I share my home with a Crow and two dogs. We love him very much and he is a happy, healthy and now clean companion I wouldn't be without now for the world. They are very clean birds and bathe as often as possible once they leave babyhood, are not pooing every 30seconds, and have access to a bath... ;-)

[yamiryushi]

I now know where the onomatopoeia for eating came from. If those aren't "NOMNOMNOMNOMNOM" sounds I don't know what is.

[davidbreden]

He's adorable. God bless you for helping him xx

[ghjh]

This is the cutest thing I have ever seen

[m.usakhan]

He isn't a crow he's a sweetheart

[Chardister]

So adorable, I am so glad to have come across this video.  It was very helpful as we are taking care of a baby crow we named Jake and needed help.  I feel confident this little guy will do well and be just fine.  Thank you!

[RCTCrashes]

The reason why he was probably pushed out of the nest is because he's starting to fledge. Basically, they're shoved out of the nest by their parents so that they can learn to fly! In addition, crows are usually wary of humans, but a crow who's been given the care and attention that this one received will remember that kind act for the rest of its life.

[Thegangsterzboyy]

I found a baby crow not far from my house near a frequent dog and cat trail. even though there was crows around I thought it better to take it home where it's safe while it grew a little. the one I found is barely 3 weeks old. it can't even walk more then a few steps without falling on it's face. I'm nurturing it to maturity and will set it free once it can fly. like I said before cats and dogs frequent the trail i found him on. flying is really his only escape. I'm glad to have him while I do though. he has taken to me quite well and even pouts when I leave him alone for a nap.

[RPSteve]

God bless you for rescuing this precious creature and helping him out!

[Bruhmetheus]

Faith in humanity restored. This is so sweet. I too have rescued and cared for a helpless bird. They do not discriminate. Once they see you a capable parent, they become dependant on you as such. So sweet, love it!

[EchoArchAngel]

Considering how intelligent these creatures are he'll remember long when he's an old crow.