Is it possible to keep a crow as a pet? You can, but you need to understand what difficulties you will encounter: you need to master the basic information about the behavior and needs of the bird, to know what the crow eats, how it can be raised, and much more.
Raven and crow
The crow is a vivid representative of the corvidae family, which belong to the order of passerines. So her pretty close relatives are sparrows and tits, despite the difference in size. But the closest relatives of the gray crow are magpies, jackdaws and Vorons. The latter is often considered a male of a black crow, although these are two different species. This happened because of similar names in the Russian language, in the English version there is no such confusion - there the names of the species are not in tune.
In appearance, these birds are easy to distinguish: the crow is gray-black, the Voron is black, because of this color they are often confused with rooks.
Nesting
In our country, this species is very widespread. Crows settle in forests, near ponds, and also near farmland. In addition, a significant part of the settled populations lives near people, in large settlements.
When crows make nests, they separate from the pack and try to protect the borders of their site. In cities, the widespread pairing and marriage games can be observed in February. The earliest chicks appear no earlier than April, in one clutch of 3-6 eggs, less often up to 7-8. Old nests, birds, as a rule, do not use, they make new ones, but not far from the old ones. In the wild, birds breed offspring at a distance of 1-2 km from another pair, in the city this gap is much smaller.
How much does a crow live in nature and at home
Mysterious properties are often attributed to black warlocks, including an incredibly long life of 300 years. In fact, the bird will live 20-30 years, although there are statements about long-livers - 75 years.
How long does the hoodie live? It is believed that the same amount as in Oron, or slightly less. In the wild, healthy strong specimens live up to 20 years, in captivity, in good conditions, the bird will be able to live a little longer due to the fact that she does not have to get food herself. It is important for the owner to know what the crows eat in order to choose the right food - this way the pet will be healthy and will live longer.
How to choose a pet
The biggest mistake is to take an adult wild bird. She will never get used to the cell, will have an evil temper and run away at the slightest opportunity. Many try to take a young individual who does not yet know how to fly, and get the same behavior. The chick needs to be raised from 2-3 months of age, if he is already more than 6 months old, then he will not get used to you. But even this does not guarantee a meek disposition - ravens are vicious, noisy, biting, and with age, these qualities increase.
Yes, they are often funny, birds of this species are very smart, but they are not very friendly and are not suitable for anyone as a pet because of their behavior.
A place
It’s best not to keep the raven — the bird is noisy and dirty. Even when kept in a cell, the dirt will spread far beyond its limits. Her litter is liquid, which also adds to the problems, and the smell is not the most pleasant. But if you are often ready to clean and ventilate the room and you are not afraid of difficulties, then here are some tips:
- If possible, build an aviary - this is the best housing for captive birds;
- you can keep a crow in a cage and even in a box, if it is sufficiently socialized, and it can be released into the room;
- Place a place of residence with a thick stick-perch;
- during free flights around the premises, do not forget that the crow eats almost everything and often likes to stash - they can be not only from food, but also from various trifles you like, such as keys, coins, pens, and more.
