Crow eating eggs problem D:

[Czech's_chicks]

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In CA, crows aren't protected, but Ravens are...guess some nitwits out there can't tell the difference so there is a moratorium on crows, as well

 

[Wildflower_VA]

Crows are a protected species internationally, just the same as hawks or any other migratory bird is.

Crows have been killed in large numbers by humans, both for recreation and as part of organized campaigns of extermination.[19]

American Crows are protected internationally by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. Despite attempts by humans in some areas to drive away or eliminate these birds, they remain widespread and very common. The number of individual American Crows is estimated by Birdlife International to be around 31,000,000. The large population, as well as its vast range, are the reasons why the American Crow is considered to be of least concern, meaning that the species is not threatened.[10]

Partial Listing of Covered Species

The following is a sampling of some of the more commonly known birds of the over 800 species covered under the treaty:

Bald Eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Black-capped Chickadee, Parus atricapillus
American Black Vulture, Coragyps atratus
Northern Cardinal, Cardinalis cardinalis
Cedar Waxwing, Bombycilla cedrorum
Cliff Swallow, Hirundo pyrrhonota
Barn Owl, Tyto alba
Barn Swallow, Hirundo rustica
Common Nighthawk, Chordeiles minor
Downy Woodpecker, Picoides pubescens
Gray Catbird, Dumetella carolinensis
Mourning Dove, "Zenaida macroura"
Northern Mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos
Red-tailed Hawk, Buteo jamaicensis
Red-winged Blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus
Swamp Sparrow, Melospiza georgiana
Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura
American Crow, Corvus brachyrhynchos
Common Raven, Corvus corax
Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Archilochus colubris​

 

[little blue]

are they flying in the coop an taking them out of there nesting box?

 

[ranchhand]

The OP is in Australia, the laws may well be different.

I'd suggest some roll out nest boxes rather than flower pots scattered around in the open.

 

[aprophet]

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Partial Listing of Covered Species

The following is a sampling of some of the more commonly known birds of the over 800 species covered under the treaty:

Bald Eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Black-capped Chickadee, Parus atricapillus
American Black Vulture, Coragyps atratus
Northern Cardinal, Cardinalis cardinalis
Cedar Waxwing, Bombycilla cedrorum
Cliff Swallow, Hirundo pyrrhonota
Barn Owl, Tyto alba
Barn Swallow, Hirundo rustica
Common Nighthawk, Chordeiles minor
Downy Woodpecker, Picoides pubescens
Gray Catbird, Dumetella carolinensis
Mourning Dove, "Zenaida macroura"
Northern Mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos
Red-tailed Hawk, Buteo jamaicensis
Red-winged Blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus
Swamp Sparrow, Melospiza georgiana
Turkey Vulture, Cathartes aura
American Crow, Corvus brachyrhynchos
Common Raven, Corvus corax
Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Archilochus colubris
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Va has a hunting season on them that is quiet liberal


Crow
Season:

August 20 through March 17 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday only.

September 1 through March 10 10on National Forest Lands and Department Lands (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday only).

Crows are a federally regulated migratory species; however, no HIP number is required and hunters may use unplugged shotguns to hunt them.
Electronic calls may be used on private and public lands.
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/hunting/regulations/smallgame.asp#crow

HTH

 

[ranchhand]

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[magicpigeon]

Well today I learned the crows nest is on my roof upon the chimney

So now I'm thinking if I could trap them there.... or something. The laws prohibit shooting wildlife in Australia jsyk.

 

[aprophet]

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by simply making the openings on the sparrow traps larger you could more then likely trap them they are easily baited and lured I have not googled them lately but there were several sparrow trap plans on the web they all work well birds are fairly easily trapped