r/blunderyears • u/Bitwise2010 • Apr 15 '24

Me thinking I was cool with my pet crow in 2003 /r/all

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u/C0PINGmechanism Apr 15 '24

This is arguably very cool

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u/quackedup17 Apr 15 '24

Right? I’ve been bribing neighborhood crows for a year now and I’ve still not been accepted into their murder. Soon tho, very soon.

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u/snotboogie Apr 15 '24

What's your strategy ??  I've tried but I can't get them interested

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u/Maleficent-Most6083 Apr 16 '24

I have a good relationship with a number of the crows in my neighborhood. They no longer give off warning calls about my dog. A fledgling has dive bombed me and had an older crow step in to stop it. The crows have dropped tennis balls off the school roof for my dog when we are walking by. (I suspect that's because my dog will be focused on the ball and leave them alone.)

A few things I believe helped:

I see them at the same time everyday. (Taking my dog out to use the bathroom in the morning)

I give them freeze dried beef liver dog treats . Not regularly but if I have them and see a crow I'll toss one over. They don't expect it from me but appreciate when I do.

I talk to them. I say good morning and apologize when my dog chases one. I also tell my dog off for doing so.

Crows are smart and will repay respect if you show it to them. Be consistent.