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Can you tame a crow?

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Technically, yes, they can be tamed.However, most "tamed" (they will always be wildanimals) crows are friendly towards a human that rescuedthem when they were injured, etc. Taming wild animalsis also not legal in all areas. It is not possible to control acrow.


Just so, can a crow be domesticated?

Crows can be skittish and aloof. Remember,crows are wild animals. In the US, it is illegal to keepnative songbirds (crows included) as pets. If youwant a pet you should get one, but if you're interested incrows, you'll have to learn to appreciate their charms fromafar.

Furthermore, what can I feed wild crows? On their own, crow eat frogs, lizards, insectsand anything else they can catch and swallow. They're also known toeat carrion, but you don't need to offer them such variety. Feedcrows mealworms, crickets and mice. They also like fresh fruitif you have it.

Besides, why is it illegal to own a crow?

Crows come under the category of wild animals,therefore, keeping crows as pets is illegal in manycountries. It is due to their intelligence that people wish to keepthem as pets. The fact is that that since crows are socialbirds they may become agitated when held in captivity.

How do you attract ravens and crows?

The following are some sure ways to attract crows to youryard, maybe by the dozens.

  1. Make the Yard 'Crow-safe' First things first?make sure thatyour yard is 'crow-friendly'.
  2. Provide Roosting Ground.
  3. Feed Them with This and That.
  4. Draw them a Bath.
  5. Use Shiny Objects.
  6. Place Some Fake Crows.

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