I am glad you are helping the crow. We have many birds here and one of the turkeys has a bad leg. We have been feeding him with about 50 others. He has been with us for 2 or 3 years. We used to feed crows. We bought cheap hotdogs and we cut them into chunks and pushed them on limbs. We would have as many as 5 crows at a time. I cut the small limbs so the hotdogs would stay on. We don’t feed the crows anymore because we had to use our feed budget for turkeys, squirrels, small birds and deer. Thanks for the video. I will be getting a slingshot for harvesting trees.
😅oh yes…it can get quite expensive feeding the animals, every so often Lukasz gets frustrated with it and says NO MORE😤, but bottom line he loves those little critters as much as I do…so they get their grub🥰. Really glad you enjoyed the video. Very cool about the slingshot, did you see our tree harvesting video? ua-cam.com/video/Fb7DllPS7jw/v-deo.html
I have been putting out peanuts and sunflower seeds for crows , magpies and squirrels, I put the peanuts on the city owned garbage bin and compost bin, and I put the sunflower seeds on an old wooden table as a diversion to keep the Corvids and squirrels separated,I have had a small family of crows show up I think it is a mother and 2 offspring but the bulk of the birds that show up are Black Billed Magpies, not the least bit timid, unlike their Crow and Raven cousins, who are quite timid and easily spooked by stray cats or strange sounds, like blenders..darn breakfast smoothies.
I buy raw peanuts in 40# sacks monthly. Every morning they wake me to come out for their feeding time. Crows are extremely smart and entertaining. They will grab 2-3 whole peanuts unshelled in their beaks and fly off to stash the treasure and immediately return for more. Crow are feeding from the ground and squirrels have their own feeder (a hole in an old oak tree about three feet of the ground. Thanks for the video. In Central Florida instead of turkeys we have Sandhill Cranes that feed 2-3 times a day. They have become friendly and stand at the back door and holler if the cracked corn is low.
Wow what a very nice feeder!!! Awww yeah you built it great and its Super tough cause you glued and nail it and its built well!!! That thing will last a long time! New subscriber here! Thanks for the work ya do and Crows have always interested me!! Kudos!!!!
I have a few crows that would come to my backyard and I feed them with peanuts and cooked chicken strips. They would caw in the morning to let me that they are ready for their breakfast 😊
You can put peanuts in shells into a paper bag with a little cooking oil plus some hot pepper powder and shake it up. Tne peanuts will coat with pepper so only birds will want them. Birds don't feel the heat but squirrels and deer dislike it.
@steelmote They probably won't eat it because they detect (and dislike) the spicy-hot coating. Only birds are incapable of sensing hot pepper. Some people pour hot sauce on peanuts and other bird food. I use the oil adherent plus extremely hot cooking pepper powders.
@@samanthafhawkins from research "Capsaicin is most concentrated in the tissues surrounding the seeds (on the inside of each pepper). It triggers taste receptors found in birds and mammals. But it also stimulates a certain kind of pain receptor found in mammals but not in birds, and that's why birds have no adverse reaction to eating peppers" Capsaicin alone does not irritate or damage tissues in the mouth, eyes or digestive tract of birds. In fact, several species of birds and wild peppers have evolved a symbiotic (mutually beneficial) relationship, in which the birds consume the pepper's fruits and then go on to disperse the seeds.
first.. there is never ever a problem with animals even crows. as someone mentioned. its a problem with humans. second it tooks time to build trust, if he isnt used to humans he will take his time to trust u. don't lose patience. try to get his attention and then give him snacks. Avoid eye contact and try not to film him up close too early. Crows don't like to be seen eating, so avoid it in the beginning. it's a long process. We live in Europe, Germany, but crows have the same characteristics almost everywhere. it needs time. But if you are friends with him he will be with you all his life, although from a distance but he is a wild animal. snacks can be cat nibbles or what we use are shelled peanuts, walnuthlaves and sometimes when we are closer with them i use catsticks. its meat. dont feed him old bread or things that are to salty. u can try to use cooked eggyolk. and dont be afraid of him chasing and eat small birds. that nature hope it goes well with him... we keep our fingers crossed
Crows are very smart and wary of wires or anything that might look like a trap. The best way to get him to use it is to have a raised platform, no wires around the top. And you have to add fresh food every day so he can see that you are trustworthy. In time he will begin to test it out.
I had 2 guys that would sit on the wire attached to my soffit and he'd look down at me and puff up doing a low like purring sound and of course I would talk to him tell him handsome he is, are you hungry pretty bird...i could walk on the lawn where they were !one a few feet from them and they would just walk to the side and wait for their goodies.😆😎
Would like to see a video about the green wagon in your shop. I’ve been looking for one with a dump. Looks like that may be one. I like the big ATV tires on it too. Looks like a great yard wagon! Looking forward to seeing it. I’m a new subscriber! 🎉
Ah it’s a great little trailer, made in Ontario and has all kinds of extras like aluminum skis for winter. Here it is in action: ua-cam.com/video/QCHoCeiEEso/v-deo.html muts.ca/product/muts-atv-dump-trailer/ Thanks for the sub! 😄
I never thought about feeding crows. We had to stop feeding the birds beacause of bears in the back aling the woodline and our darn cat keeps catching them from the picture window feeder. But thanks for the idea, we have lots of crows that visit our treetops. This will keep everything safe and we can contribute to nature once again.
So glad you like the idea, thanks for watching 😊 In the beginning I really hesitated if I should feed the animals or not, sometimes it creates a lot of chaos…but I just can’t help it, the more animal souls I can have around here the better🥰
@@offthepathlearning Also not sure of your spiritual beliefs (not religious) or not. But you can also pray for their protection (the animals in general) around your home. We noticed rhat this seems to attract a lot of certain animals whose behaviors aren't malevolent. Well, as if these animals sense the protection and flock yo that area, and remain. You'll hear so many wonderful sounds that bring happiness, comfort, and peace to the heart and soul!
Hello Lisa and Thank you for showing us how you made the crow feeder. May I inquire about your coat and what the name brand is? Looks super warm and I have been looking for one that is quality. Thank you :)
Hi Ruby, thank you for the lovely comment. The coat is amazing, I’m very glad I got it. Keeps me warm and comfy no matter the weather. It is Swedish wool, Micklagaard is the brand. Here is the exact model: micklagaard.com/en-ca/collections/anoraks/products/anorak-abisko
I have seen other videos that say Crows don't like a feeder that swings. They like them stationary on the top of a post where they feel more secure. You might try that.
My lawn gets black with crows, I live in Woodstock Ontario Canada, we have a huge crow problem. It’s even been in the news, they had to hire experts to scare them away. They tried noise makers first, so far nothing has worked. Even larger car dealerships have closed because the crows were shitting so much they couldn’t keep up. At night it’s like the apocalypse, the sky is black with crows.
Wow that’s incredible, I wonder why that’s happening…very strange…very Alfred Hitchcock. I couldn’t help but chuckle at the dealership story, but that’s terrible for the people involved… Thanks for watching and commenting, appreciate it!
There is a reason for this though. It's not their fault either. Allow me to explain please. Crows are on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act protected list. There are what is called *Breeding Crows* that migrate to mate etc. Anyway, because you can't tell which is which among them (American Crow, Fisher Crow, etc.), there's no telling. And that Murder of Crows ARE these Migratory ones. I guarantee it. And rhey wwte forced to be sidetracked. However, I DO not believe that's the reason why this particular issue is happening. Again, it's not their fault. The Sun has been pummeling Earth with CMEs. Here most recently, what NASA & SOHO called a "Cannibal Solar Blast CME". What happened was a week ago, the Sun blasted wave after wave of these Solar FLARES at us, each wave being stronger than the first to last. And each wave pretty much gobbled up/ate the one in front of it as it got closer and closer the faster they came at us. Before this, for MONTHS now, we've been hit numerous times one after the other, blast after blast, then a short rest. This has been amping up over the years too. We are reaching what's called a Solar Maximum Peak. And these CMEs and FLARES are affecting each level of Earth's atmospheres, causing atmospheric disturbances that cause Geostorms on Earth's surface. Thus the crazy weather we've all been getting. Birds across the globe all depend also on the Troposphere of our atmospheric levels. That and the Schuman Resonance react to/with, in turn, the Earth directed Solar activity. Solar FLARES being the major issue. And because every layer of the atmosphere is also affected (including magnetic) by these Solar behaviors, the birds will get thrown off their migratory courses. Basically confusing them. And then end up in some part of the world in such a way that will appear as a problem to Human life. Like up in Canda enmass. Poor things! I cannot imagine what they must be feeling and thinking being where they are. Crows will roost together just to keep one another safe from ANY THREATS. They're probably doing that where you are at because they're scared. Someone really should tell them not to harm even one of them, or else the Crows will protect one another naturally. Just as they do in roosts against predators like the Owl, Opossums, Racoon, et al. In China they've been overrun with Crow as well. We all signed a Petition for their authorities to stop capturing them in metal barbed nets, which was killing them. And they wondered why the Crows were attacking people! Others who knew and understood there, started rhat petition. And begged authorities to leave the Crows be. We hoped it had the affect we were hoping for.
Thanks for the video. I don't think I've ever seen a crow feeder idea. Usually bird feeders are for smaller song birds. It'd be neat if your new friend would get comfortable with you.
@@offthepathlearning Again thank you too for the idea. Crows are cool and not really what's thought about with feeders. Btw you can adjust the depth of your circular saw and if its much more shallower it'll be easier to push.
I believe that when a Crow is injured, and decides to hang around a Human's home (or any human-inhabited place), they're also seeking safety. They know that most wildlife especially any enemy threats to them, will not go near Humans. They may also be looking for help from us Humans at the same time when they do this. They're that smart. I love them all. Especially mine! Love what you did for your Corvid friend. Edit: *after all of this time, you'd think that they'd develop a closeness in trust with us. After nearly 3 years of interaction after feeding my Crow Family of now 6, they are still a little leary of me as a Human. I get it! We are in a remote area where there are hunting seasons and farmers who aren't too keen on Crows or Ravens getting into their crops. And these are people who are not educated about Crows being a protected bird, by the National Migratory Bird Treaty Act. So the Crows will find it hard to trust Humans. Mine come as close to me as the lowest branches of tall trees. Never near me close enough to touch at all. They do talk with me. They're super intelligent. I feel they know in their hearts that I am a Human, unlike any others. And would not harm them or allow them to be harmed. Doing whatever I can within my limited power to make sure nothing bad happens to them.*
Yes…I agree, I get the feeling that he is young (because he is so small compared to the others), and his family told him to stay here during the day. We’ve had a few things happen over the years that I think I can say we are friends to the crows (Ravens) around here. They are such incredible creatures. I definitely think they trust us and lookout for us, but they have never hung out around the house like this guy does…I would like to help him more than just leaving food out but he is still so skittish that I would have to “capture” him in order to help him more, but I’m not sure that’s the right way to go about it...
@@offthepathlearning The best way to tell if they're Crows v. Ravens, is the voice and size. Ravens are far bigger than Crows. Ravens also have a deep caw compared to Crows higher pitched tone. Determining their sex is a bit tricky. So it is said that females are smaller than males. And the females seem to keep to the higher branches, whereas the males will go toward bottom branches. They believe the reason might be that the females feel safer on the top, and the males keep them safe from the bottom, and perhaps a show of bravery etc. Unless of course they have a mate, and then they'll both always stay together, purring, cooing, and preening one another often. You could try leaving food and a bowl of water out closer and closer towards the house so he/she can maybe get a little closer. I would try catching her. And make sure yo talk to her often. Even if you don't see her. She is somewhere very close to you, as well as being very observant. Crows are really good at hiding even with no leaves on the trees lol. Bit yeah talk to her, and also, learning a bit of Crow talk will definitely help. There's a channel on here I came across called *"Poe Mobies"* I believe. She has a video titled *"Crow 101"* and she will amaze you! I have seriously learned from both her and my Crows how to speak with them. I am still working on learning what it is they are communicating. Thar may even take some time. So far I've realized that they not only use syllables, they also use tones, octaves low and high, to name a couple. They'll call their group/family that they've found food with 4 calls and 5-6. I'd be a typing fool here is I get into all of that lol! I do love sharing all I've learned and still learning with others. That's for sure. But yeah! Go check Poe Mobies channel out. Video called either *Crow Calling Basics 101* or *Crow Calling 101.* something like that. She sounds EXACTLY like a Crow lol. Get thar down pat, even if they hear you, they're that intelligent that they'll hear you trying to learn this. And they may even start to talk back to help teach you. Mine have lol. I wish I had recorded many of the interactions with my Crows. They've even laughed at me. It was Scout who started speaking slowly in their tongue, I repeated it, and shed come back with something for me to copy. They did the same with English no joke. Scout can speak perfect English! Once I got thwir language down, they stopped laughing, and started coming around to talk with me more and more! So I cannot wait to know how this goes with your newfound Crow friend! It WILL become a bonding experience too! You will eventually be able to hear them no matter how far they may be! Mine also know my name lol! And rhey call me every morning throughout the days. We seem to have schooling sessions sometimes too. They're also little show-offs. They have learned to do what "Crow experts" claim Crows cannot do, that only Ravens of the Corvid species can do. That is to soar. Apparently Ravens soar, and Crows do not. They flap their wings continuously. Mine have learned to do this after I talked to them about how I'd love to be able to fly. Making hand motions while I was talking. Next I know, they're learning to balance themselves and soar in any kind of wind etc. They've practiced over the Summer until now. And I'm determined now to try and record things they do. I wanna show those "experts" how intelligent Crows actually are lol! Your Crow, I guarantee the more you interact, talking and with a loving tone as if you're speaking to a child or another person there. They'll feel your live and energy too. Do not try to catch her to help. Let her come to you. Then slowly offer help a little at a time. Create the trust using emotions with actions. If you try to catch her she may feel threatened and scare away.
This also may help. I just looked this up about the age of Crows. We so learn something new everyday. Along with noticing whether or not a Crow still has its fledgling feathers or not... *"You can tell juvenile from adult crows by the colour of their eyes. In immature crows, the iris is chestnut brown, while in adults they are pure white. Nestlings have blue eyes (and shorter wings and tail). There are rarely many brown-eyed crows in a flock, indicating this age group has a very low survival rate."* That came from a site called *Queensland Government.*
Thank you for the video of your project. I live in the woods in the PNW and want a feeder similar to that. I spend a lot of time out in woods and have to ask- How do you have such nice nails working like that? 😉
It’s a great feeder, I like how high it goes, and the animals love it, but not ideal for Crow activity. Given the recommendations in the comments, I think a stationary post is the way to go. Looks like beautiful country where you are, do you like to forage? When I lived in the city, I used to like having long nails. I missed them for a bit and there was a window in the season where I thought I could have them again…it didn’t last long 🤭 Thank you for watching and the comment 🙏
@ I haven’t foraged yet. I want to get better at it-especially with mushrooms. The mushrooms I’ve found and identified with an app have been poison so far. I do know there are a lot of wild plants I can eat. It is so beautiful here! It’s been a challenge as climate change creates dangers to our environment and the little micro ways that it’s changing. I enjoy your UA-cam!
What are yall using for the slingshot? We have a big oak tree and have tried to have a rope swing but couldn’t get the rope over the high branches. Never thought about using a sling shot
I feed by crows with raw organic peanuts all years around. If the pigeons eat the peanut, I switched to raw organic cashew. I get that, the squirrel of your are going to steal all the nuts. So I advise you to give the crow scramble eggs, raw eggs or cook eggs. Crows love scramble eggs because is small enough to shallow.
I have a huge feeding station, hundreds of birds a day. I decided to paint the one feeder a bright yellow. I didn’t see a bird for weeks. They notice small changes immediately.
"Backyard Birds Cincinnati" suggests treating the peanuts, etc., with hot sauce. Same idea as abbracia, below. Squirrels will be deterred. I don't know anything that will deter jays. "Backyard Birds Cincinnati" also mentions that crows won't eat from a suspended feeder - not stable enough for their liking. Your feeder looks large enough, so I don't know if that's really a factor for you, but thought I'd mention it. Nice video, although IMO you could have edited it a little tighter. Thanks for sharing.
any bird will eat from any table if it is hungry enough so im ignoring the "crows like this type of table" did you know all wild animals eat meat or bones? Little ducklings will even eat each other if overcrowded, evolution is moving constantly the only areas that dont (as much) for example would be like an ant eater eating ants.... you're not gonna put seeds out for it. if anything, changing routine habits that are not held by evolutionary discipline provides opportunity to learn so this is a good thing.
I am glad you are helping the crow. We have many birds here and one of the turkeys has a bad leg. We have been feeding him with about 50 others. He has been with us for 2 or 3 years. We used to feed crows. We bought cheap hotdogs and we cut them into chunks and pushed them on limbs. We would have as many as 5 crows at a time. I cut the small limbs so the hotdogs would stay on. We don’t feed the crows anymore because we had to use our feed budget for turkeys, squirrels, small birds and deer. Thanks for the video. I will be getting a slingshot for harvesting trees.
😅oh yes…it can get quite expensive feeding the animals, every so often Lukasz gets frustrated with it and says NO MORE😤, but bottom line he loves those little critters as much as I do…so they get their grub🥰. Really glad you enjoyed the video. Very cool about the slingshot, did you see our tree harvesting video?
ua-cam.com/video/Fb7DllPS7jw/v-deo.html
I have been putting out peanuts and sunflower seeds for crows , magpies and squirrels, I put the peanuts on the city owned garbage bin and compost bin, and I put the sunflower seeds on an old wooden table as a diversion to keep the Corvids and squirrels separated,I have had a small family of crows show up I think it is a mother and 2 offspring but the bulk of the birds that show up are Black Billed Magpies, not the least bit timid, unlike their Crow and Raven cousins, who are quite timid and easily spooked by stray cats or strange sounds, like blenders..darn breakfast smoothies.
Crows like a platform that is stationary or the food on the ground. Hot sauce will keep squirrels away etc. Great video, love the music.
thank you ☺
I didn’t know that squirrels didn’t like hot sauce. I have a shit load that I didn’t want to throw away. Thanks a lot. A lot of sauce that is. Ha!
I buy raw peanuts in 40# sacks monthly. Every morning they wake me to come out for their feeding time. Crows are extremely smart and entertaining. They will grab 2-3 whole peanuts unshelled in their beaks and fly off to stash the treasure and immediately return for more. Crow are feeding from the ground and squirrels have their own feeder (a hole in an old oak tree about three feet of the ground. Thanks for the video. In Central Florida instead of turkeys we have Sandhill Cranes that feed 2-3 times a day. They have become friendly and stand at the back door and holler if the cracked corn is low.
Love the pup playing in this beautiful video!
Wow what a very nice feeder!!! Awww yeah you built it great and its Super tough cause you glued and nail it and its built well!!! That thing will last a long time! New subscriber here! Thanks for the work ya do and Crows have always interested me!! Kudos!!!!
thanks for the sub! (and the nice comment) 😃
Thank You for helping Crow.
It makes me happy that Crow is loved by you.
I have a few crows that would come to my backyard and I feed them with peanuts and cooked chicken strips. They would caw in the morning to let me that they are ready for their breakfast 😊
You can put peanuts in shells into a paper bag with a little cooking oil plus some hot pepper powder and shake it up. Tne peanuts will coat with pepper so only birds will want them. Birds don't feel the heat but squirrels and deer dislike it.
Great tip! Thank you!
@steelmote They probably won't eat it because they detect (and dislike) the spicy-hot coating. Only birds are incapable of sensing hot pepper. Some people pour hot sauce on peanuts and other bird food. I use the oil adherent plus extremely hot cooking pepper powders.
@@abbracia do you think there is any impact on their insides? I didn't know birds couldn't taste hot things. Super interesting. Thanks for sharing
@@samanthafhawkins from research "Capsaicin is most concentrated in the tissues surrounding the seeds (on the inside of each pepper). It triggers taste receptors found in birds and mammals. But it also stimulates a certain kind of pain receptor found in mammals but not in birds, and that's why birds have no adverse reaction to eating peppers"
Capsaicin alone does not irritate or damage tissues in the mouth, eyes or digestive tract of birds. In fact, several species of birds and wild peppers have evolved a symbiotic (mutually beneficial) relationship, in which the birds consume the pepper's fruits and then go on to disperse the seeds.
You are delightful.
A person that loves a crow they can't see get's a sub from me. Love is precious.
first.. there is never ever a problem with animals even crows. as someone mentioned. its a problem with humans.
second it tooks time to build trust, if he isnt used to humans he will take his time to trust u. don't lose patience. try to get his attention and then give him snacks. Avoid eye contact and try not to film him up close too early. Crows don't like to be seen eating, so avoid it in the beginning. it's a long process. We live in Europe, Germany, but crows have the same characteristics almost everywhere. it needs time. But if you are friends with him he will be with you all his life, although from a distance but he is a wild animal.
snacks can be cat nibbles or what we use are shelled peanuts, walnuthlaves and sometimes when we are closer with them i use catsticks. its meat. dont feed him old bread or things that are to salty. u can try to use cooked eggyolk.
and dont be afraid of him chasing and eat small birds. that nature
hope it goes well with him...
we keep our fingers crossed
Crows are very smart and wary of wires or anything that might look like a trap. The best way to get him to use it is to have a raised platform, no wires around the top. And you have to add fresh food every day so he can see that you are trustworthy. In time he will begin to test it out.
Thank you
I had 2 guys that would sit on the wire attached to my soffit and he'd look down at me and puff up doing a low like purring sound and of course I would talk to him tell him handsome he is, are you hungry pretty bird...i could walk on the lawn where they were !one
a few feet from them and they would just walk to the side and wait for their goodies.😆😎
Would like to see a video about the green wagon in your shop. I’ve been looking for one with a dump. Looks like that may be one. I like the big ATV tires on it too. Looks like a great yard wagon! Looking forward to seeing it. I’m a new subscriber! 🎉
Ah it’s a great little trailer, made in Ontario and has all kinds of extras like aluminum skis for winter.
Here it is in action: ua-cam.com/video/QCHoCeiEEso/v-deo.html
muts.ca/product/muts-atv-dump-trailer/
Thanks for the sub! 😄
I never thought about feeding crows. We had to stop feeding the birds beacause of bears in the back aling the woodline and our darn cat keeps catching them from the picture window feeder. But thanks for the idea, we have lots of crows that visit our treetops. This will keep everything safe and we can contribute to nature once again.
So glad you like the idea, thanks for watching 😊
In the beginning I really hesitated if I should feed the animals or not, sometimes it creates a lot of chaos…but I just can’t help it, the more animal souls I can have around here the better🥰
@@offthepathlearning Thats a great attitude!
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Also not sure of your spiritual beliefs (not religious) or not. But you can also pray for their protection (the animals in general) around your home. We noticed rhat this seems to attract a lot of certain animals whose behaviors aren't malevolent. Well, as if these animals sense the protection and flock yo that area, and remain. You'll hear so many wonderful sounds that bring happiness, comfort, and peace to the heart and soul!
Hello Lisa and Thank you for showing us how you made the crow feeder. May I inquire about your coat and what the name brand is? Looks super warm and I have been looking for one that is quality. Thank you :)
Hi Ruby, thank you for the lovely comment. The coat is amazing, I’m very glad I got it. Keeps me warm and comfy no matter the weather. It is Swedish wool, Micklagaard is the brand.
Here is the exact model: micklagaard.com/en-ca/collections/anoraks/products/anorak-abisko
@@offthepathlearning Thank you sooooo much. A friend from Michigan, USA! :)
I have seen other videos that say Crows don't like a feeder that swings. They like them stationary on the top of a post where they feel more secure. You might try that.
I would of started with putting his good on the picnic table there. To gain his trust.😊
I plan on building something like this, but with a screen bottom so water doesn’t build up.
Good choice 👌
Lol - we have the same frilly white bathroom shelf caddy thing relegated to our garage, too.
lol...I love it....got it cheap...but it just doesn't seem to feel right anywhere I try to put it 😆...maybe a spice rack!
My lawn gets black with crows, I live in Woodstock Ontario Canada, we have a huge crow problem. It’s even been in the news, they had to hire experts to scare them away. They tried noise makers first, so far nothing has worked. Even larger car dealerships have closed because the crows were shitting so much they couldn’t keep up. At night it’s like the apocalypse, the sky is black with crows.
Wow that’s incredible, I wonder why that’s happening…very strange…very Alfred Hitchcock.
I couldn’t help but chuckle at the dealership story, but that’s terrible for the people involved…
Thanks for watching and commenting, appreciate it!
There is a reason for this though. It's not their fault either. Allow me to explain please.
Crows are on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act protected list. There are what is called *Breeding Crows* that migrate to mate etc. Anyway, because you can't tell which is which among them (American Crow, Fisher Crow, etc.), there's no telling. And that Murder of Crows ARE these Migratory ones. I guarantee it. And rhey wwte forced to be sidetracked. However, I DO not believe that's the reason why this particular issue is happening. Again, it's not their fault.
The Sun has been pummeling Earth with CMEs. Here most recently, what NASA & SOHO called a "Cannibal Solar Blast CME". What happened was a week ago, the Sun blasted wave after wave of these Solar FLARES at us, each wave being stronger than the first to last. And each wave pretty much gobbled up/ate the one in front of it as it got closer and closer the faster they came at us.
Before this, for MONTHS now, we've been hit numerous times one after the other, blast after blast, then a short rest. This has been amping up over the years too. We are reaching what's called a Solar Maximum Peak. And these CMEs and FLARES are affecting each level of Earth's atmospheres, causing atmospheric disturbances that cause Geostorms on Earth's surface. Thus the crazy weather we've all been getting.
Birds across the globe all depend also on the Troposphere of our atmospheric levels. That and the Schuman Resonance react to/with, in turn, the Earth directed Solar activity. Solar FLARES being the major issue. And because every layer of the atmosphere is also affected (including magnetic) by these Solar behaviors, the birds will get thrown off their migratory courses. Basically confusing them. And then end up in some part of the world in such a way that will appear as a problem to Human life. Like up in Canda enmass.
Poor things! I cannot imagine what they must be feeling and thinking being where they are. Crows will roost together just to keep one another safe from ANY THREATS. They're probably doing that where you are at because they're scared.
Someone really should tell them not to harm even one of them, or else the Crows will protect one another naturally. Just as they do in roosts against predators like the Owl, Opossums, Racoon, et al.
In China they've been overrun with Crow as well. We all signed a Petition for their authorities to stop capturing them in metal barbed nets, which was killing them. And they wondered why the Crows were attacking people! Others who knew and understood there, started rhat petition. And begged authorities to leave the Crows be. We hoped it had the affect we were hoping for.
I had no idea! I don't live too far from there and have never heard of this....off to google...lol
Thanks for the video. I don't think I've ever seen a crow feeder idea. Usually bird feeders are for smaller song birds. It'd be neat if your new friend would get comfortable with you.
Thanks Zach 🤞🤞
@@offthepathlearning Again thank you too for the idea. Crows are cool and not really what's thought about with feeders. Btw you can adjust the depth of your circular saw and if its much more shallower it'll be easier to push.
What kind of jacket is that? Looks warm.
It's wool from Sweden, Micklagaard is the brand, great investment, I absolutely love it. I saw Callie Russell from Alone with one, so I went for it 😁
I believe that when a Crow is injured, and decides to hang around a Human's home (or any human-inhabited place), they're also seeking safety. They know that most wildlife especially any enemy threats to them, will not go near Humans. They may also be looking for help from us Humans at the same time when they do this. They're that smart. I love them all. Especially mine! Love what you did for your Corvid friend.
Edit: *after all of this time, you'd think that they'd develop a closeness in trust with us. After nearly 3 years of interaction after feeding my Crow Family of now 6, they are still a little leary of me as a Human. I get it! We are in a remote area where there are hunting seasons and farmers who aren't too keen on Crows or Ravens getting into their crops. And these are people who are not educated about Crows being a protected bird, by the National Migratory Bird Treaty Act. So the Crows will find it hard to trust Humans.
Mine come as close to me as the lowest branches of tall trees. Never near me close enough to touch at all. They do talk with me. They're super intelligent. I feel they know in their hearts that I am a Human, unlike any others. And would not harm them or allow them to be harmed. Doing whatever I can within my limited power to make sure nothing bad happens to them.*
Yes…I agree, I get the feeling that he is young (because he is so small compared to the others), and his family told him to stay here during the day. We’ve had a few things happen over the years that I think I can say we are friends to the crows (Ravens) around here. They are such incredible creatures.
I definitely think they trust us and lookout for us, but they have never hung out around the house like this guy does…I would like to help him more than just leaving food out but he is still so skittish that I would have to “capture” him in order to help him more, but I’m not sure that’s the right way to go about it...
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The best way to tell if they're Crows v. Ravens, is the voice and size. Ravens are far bigger than Crows. Ravens also have a deep caw compared to Crows higher pitched tone. Determining their sex is a bit tricky. So it is said that females are smaller than males. And the females seem to keep to the higher branches, whereas the males will go toward bottom branches. They believe the reason might be that the females feel safer on the top, and the males keep them safe from the bottom, and perhaps a show of bravery etc. Unless of course they have a mate, and then they'll both always stay together, purring, cooing, and preening one another often.
You could try leaving food and a bowl of water out closer and closer towards the house so he/she can maybe get a little closer. I would try catching her. And make sure yo talk to her often. Even if you don't see her. She is somewhere very close to you, as well as being very observant. Crows are really good at hiding even with no leaves on the trees lol.
Bit yeah talk to her, and also, learning a bit of Crow talk will definitely help. There's a channel on here I came across called *"Poe Mobies"* I believe. She has a video titled *"Crow 101"* and she will amaze you! I have seriously learned from both her and my Crows how to speak with them. I am still working on learning what it is they are communicating. Thar may even take some time. So far I've realized that they not only use syllables, they also use tones, octaves low and high, to name a couple. They'll call their group/family that they've found food with 4 calls and 5-6. I'd be a typing fool here is I get into all of that lol! I do love sharing all I've learned and still learning with others. That's for sure.
But yeah! Go check Poe Mobies channel out. Video called either *Crow Calling Basics 101* or *Crow Calling 101.* something like that. She sounds EXACTLY like a Crow lol.
Get thar down pat, even if they hear you, they're that intelligent that they'll hear you trying to learn this. And they may even start to talk back to help teach you. Mine have lol. I wish I had recorded many of the interactions with my Crows. They've even laughed at me. It was Scout who started speaking slowly in their tongue, I repeated it, and shed come back with something for me to copy. They did the same with English no joke. Scout can speak perfect English! Once I got thwir language down, they stopped laughing, and started coming around to talk with me more and more!
So I cannot wait to know how this goes with your newfound Crow friend! It WILL become a bonding experience too! You will eventually be able to hear them no matter how far they may be! Mine also know my name lol! And rhey call me every morning throughout the days. We seem to have schooling sessions sometimes too. They're also little show-offs. They have learned to do what "Crow experts" claim Crows cannot do, that only Ravens of the Corvid species can do. That is to soar. Apparently Ravens soar, and Crows do not. They flap their wings continuously. Mine have learned to do this after I talked to them about how I'd love to be able to fly. Making hand motions while I was talking. Next I know, they're learning to balance themselves and soar in any kind of wind etc. They've practiced over the Summer until now. And I'm determined now to try and record things they do. I wanna show those "experts" how intelligent Crows actually are lol!
Your Crow, I guarantee the more you interact, talking and with a loving tone as if you're speaking to a child or another person there. They'll feel your live and energy too. Do not try to catch her to help. Let her come to you. Then slowly offer help a little at a time. Create the trust using emotions with actions. If you try to catch her she may feel threatened and scare away.
This also may help. I just looked this up about the age of Crows. We so learn something new everyday. Along with noticing whether or not a Crow still has its fledgling feathers or not...
*"You can tell juvenile from adult crows by the colour of their eyes. In immature crows, the iris is chestnut brown, while in adults they are pure white. Nestlings have blue eyes (and shorter wings and tail).
There are rarely many brown-eyed crows in a flock, indicating this age group has a very low survival rate."*
That came from a site called *Queensland Government.*
Thank you for the video of your project.
I live in the woods in the PNW and want a feeder similar to that.
I spend a lot of time out in woods and have to ask-
How do you have such nice nails working like that?
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It’s a great feeder, I like how high it goes, and the animals love it, but not ideal for Crow activity. Given the recommendations in the comments, I think a stationary post is the way to go.
Looks like beautiful country where you are, do you like to forage?
When I lived in the city, I used to like having long nails. I missed them for a bit and there was a window in the season where I thought I could have them again…it didn’t last long 🤭
Thank you for watching and the comment 🙏
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I haven’t foraged yet. I want to get better at it-especially with mushrooms. The mushrooms I’ve found and identified with an app have been poison so far. I do know there are a lot of wild plants I can eat.
It is so beautiful here! It’s been a challenge as climate change creates dangers to our environment and the little micro ways that it’s changing.
I enjoy your UA-cam!
What are yall using for the slingshot? We have a big oak tree and have tried to have a rope swing but couldn’t get the rope over the high branches. Never thought about using a sling shot
It's an Arborist Slingshot ☺️
Could use a little more detail on how you hung it from the tree. Attached the pulley etc.
Appreciate the feedback, thanks
Great video keep it up!
I feed by crows with raw organic peanuts all years around. If the pigeons eat the peanut, I switched to raw organic cashew. I get that, the squirrel of your are going to steal all the nuts. So I advise you to give the crow scramble eggs, raw eggs or cook eggs. Crows love scramble eggs because is small enough to shallow.
thanks for the tip!
Nice camera face check😂
It's strange that I've set food for birds and they didn't take it, because I think they knew I'd put it there for them, in the city;
Yeah...birds are special creatures, they are tapped into something we don't understand I think
I have a huge feeding station, hundreds of birds a day. I decided to paint the one feeder a bright yellow. I didn’t see a bird for weeks. They notice small changes immediately.
It may be because they didn't find it yet. They'll eventually get to it. Be patient and give em some time. Lol they'll get hungry.
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put cat food kibble and unsalted peanuts (in shell) in it.
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"Backyard Birds Cincinnati" suggests treating the peanuts, etc., with hot sauce. Same idea as abbracia, below. Squirrels will be deterred. I don't know anything that will deter jays. "Backyard Birds Cincinnati" also mentions that crows won't eat from a suspended feeder - not stable enough for their liking. Your feeder looks large enough, so I don't know if that's really a factor for you, but thought I'd mention it. Nice video, although IMO you could have edited it a little tighter. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve seen unsalted peanuts work wonders
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My crows love peanuts and corn!
any bird will eat from any table if it is hungry enough so im ignoring the "crows like this type of table" did you know all wild animals eat meat or bones? Little ducklings will even eat each other if overcrowded, evolution is moving constantly the only areas that dont (as much) for example would be like an ant eater eating ants.... you're not gonna put seeds out for it. if anything, changing routine habits that are not held by evolutionary discipline provides opportunity to learn so this is a good thing.