How To Befriend A Crow

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In this video I want to show you how to make friends with a wild crow in 4 steps. All you need is some food and patience.

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Vdeos & edit by Alexandra Rösch

[artemis]

I rescued a crow from drowning in the lake next to my house, my dog alerted me the crow was near so I was paying attention to make sure that my dog didn't chase it, it was trying to have a bath in the shallow water, I noticed it looked like it had been sprayed by something sticky and it was covered in gnats, it tried to fly off and I saw it struggling and then crash into the deep water, so I tied my dog to a safe place and grabbed a kayak to go rescue the crow, he was barely able to keep his head out of water and the more he panicked the more he was sinking, so I started talking to him as calming as I possibly could, he started to calm enough he could let me get close, I put my paddle under his body and slowly lifted him up and held it while the water poured off his feathers, I then placed him on the nose of my kayak so he could rest, I kept talking to him while I paddle closer to shore, once he was rested enough he flew to a small tree to finish recovering, it was a incredible experience but the best thing was, he became a friend, if I was outside he was with me, even flew along with me when I went for walks, he continued this for a few years, he eventually brought his partner here and now about 7 years later we have a group of crows that call our yard home and they are all from my crows group and there offspring.

[changer_of_ways_]

I worked as a security guard and accidentally made friends with a crow. I'd eat the really crumby Nature's Valley honey and oat bars outside every morning. The crow would come and clean up the scraps while I stood close and casual. I started talking calmly at it. I called him Edgar Allen Crow or just Edgar. I started offering chunks out of my hand on the shoulder of my coat. Soon he'd just chill on my shoulder and people at the store thought I was some sort of crow whisperer. The looks I got were hilarious.

[UnoriginallyChrisLPs]

I've always wanted to befriend a crow. I love how incredibly smart they are.

A few years ago I worked with someone who had a really nice brand new Corvette. He threw a rock at a crow for some reason and almost every day from that point forward he'd start his shift with a nice clean car and end it too find a bunch of bird shit on it. It's nice when animals can get their revenge.

[TheMasonator]

We had a mad crow that lived with a murder of crows around our property. They other crows would stand in a group and watch him as he gobbled like a turkey, make other vocalizations that were completely indescribable, hop around on one foot, and do all kinds of other crazy antics. It was hilarious. They’d all stare at him and then look at each other and then look at him again. I swear some of them even shook their heads.

[DavidM_]

"How to befriend a crow."

200 thousand people: *"Interesting.* This is a skill I will surely need one day."

[daniell]

I can only imagine what the birds must think. "Yeah man, I have no idea how, but somehow we domesticated humans. Personally, I train mine to give me food every morning. They are chaotic animals, so it is important to try and set a routine for them. It isn't like they can fly around and get food any time they want, so be patient, and soon you will have a human friend of your own!"

[three-eyedbro]

I had a crow befriend me just by simply going to the same place in my backyard and sitting under a tree while read. The first interaction (that I noticed) the bird perched on a tree a couple feet away from me and initially startled me. When I rose to inspect it the bird didn’t fly away but looked back at me with knowing eyes. That interaction changed my view on my relationship with birds and improved my understanding of them; especially considering the bird seemed to have reach out to me.

[mariaspear]

I took care of a small crow that had fallen of its nest, cats around so I took him home.Skrak was the name I gave him.He stayed with me for 3 months and was the nicest fun friend you could have wished for, highly intelligent.When he had grown his wings I let him out and for some time he came back to visit.A truly wonderful experience.

[maniacteal]

I started doing this sitting down on my balcony, I always greet the crow with a "Hi" and a smile, today the crow said "Hii!"

[chrissmith]

My wife and I feed the crows around our house. They leave us gifts on our deck, shiny rocks, string, flowers, once a fishing lure. I love our crows!♥️

[fuzzypanda]

Never befriended a crow, but I did befriend a deer when I was a kid after seeing her around our campsite. I'd put food out and gradually move it closer every day. After about a week she'd come and eat out of my hand. By the end of the 2 week trip I could walk up to her, feed her and pet her. It was pretty cool, named her Clara.

[stratman]

I have been feeding crows unsalted peanuts for many years. The places that I go to regularly, the crows know my vehicle. All I have to do is roll up, make my clicking sound and they come. Each crow waits for me to toss it 2 peanuts. 3 is too hard to carry, and one is not enough.😎.
Each crow also seems to know I am making eye contact and specifically tossing it peanuts.
Sound weird, but those birds are smart and bring me joy.

[quackaddict]

I befriended a pair of crows years ago and now about 6-8 live here. They eat each morning with my chickens and ducks. They actively patrol my farm and protect my chickens and ducks from predators. Hawks, eagles, even stray cats on the ground. They keep them all away or call me out of the house to help. I can’t imagine living on my farm without them.

[halcyon_starlight]

I used to leave a tribute every time I came home from work for the crows, not trying to befriend them, just because I wanted to. After a few months, they would start to leave me a tribute too! Usually just bottle caps or random shiny objects, but it really touched me on a deep level. I have saved a few of the things they brought for me and even made some admittedly not very good jewelry from it, for them to see me enjoying their gifts. I loved those birds, I wish I could have taken them with me when I moved!

[hiramabiff]

We have a crow that we feed. Hes been around for a while. He now brings us shiney things and leaves them by our front door. Such clever birds.

[umisky]

2 days ago i saw a beautiful crow while walking back from school, i approached very slowly and eventually it got closer to me, then i placed food on the ground and slowly walked back, not looking at him. After 3 or 4 times, i stopped walking and turned my back to the crow, . It got even closer and observed me. I continued a slow walk maybe 10 minutes later and the crow was following me, flying from house to house! The only thing i really did was to be slow and careful, i hope i can see this crow everyday, i want to understand crows better because they are so clever. I also hope it associate me with good because i dont want to scare or stress the bird. I still got 1 year in this town to make a bond 😋

[vyoufinder]

The best hunting partner I ever had was a raven. I used to hunt rabbits in the same spot a few times a week. After getting each rabbit, I'd clean it and leave the guts. On my way back, I'd check and each time they would be gone. One day I was having no luck and about to give up, but this raven was sitting on a rock and started cawing at me. It would not shut up and just kept calling me like it was trying to get my attention. Then it pointed in one direction and I decided to check out if what I thought was happening was happening. Sure enough, right when I crested the hill, a rabbit bounced away. After that day, the raven would scan the base of the cliff and direct me where to go. It was right every time. Got loads of rabbits thanks to that raven. The raven would scan then when founda rabbit, would circle a time or two before coming back for me and wait at different rocks on the way, Cawing at me to hurry up all the time too. Impatient it was, and acted like I was some sort of child to be waiting on.. "hurry up, hurry, up. They're getting away." I wonder if it misses me as much as I do it. We hunted like this for a couple/few years and it remembered me the next seasons.

[paperkay]

I remember my father, he had - dunno what it's called, but a real touch - he would feed all animals, of all kinds, and they absolutely loved him. Every morning from birds to neighbour's horses to cats, dogs, even non-venomous snakes sometimes, would rush to our hedge when they heard the door open, and he's have dry bread for ponies, seed for birds, cooked food for cats and dogs, milk for the snakes /hedgehogs .... it was just a morning ritual for all of them, a start of the day for him.

[jasecee]

Love this video. I am Scottish living in Norway, and I have always noticed the birds here are more friendly than in UK. The sparrows are very friendly too. I love nature, and to make a friendship with wild animals is the best thing ever. Thanks for this vid.

[justonedwards]

I slowly but surely have been making friends with the small family of magpies that live in the backyard. Mama, papa, and their 6ish month old baby girl Serena. It was serena who initially noticed my food offerings and slowly got her parents to join too. She almost ate the peanuts from my hand today so the progress on building trust is slowly working ❤️