Crows are my New best Friends.

[Akrnaf2]

Agreed. I love the crows. They make some pretty interesting noises. I especially like the one that sounds like a melodic gargle! I'm tempted to start putting cracked corn out for them next season!

They can mimic human voice and they CERTAINLY are the most intelligent among birds!

 

[igorsMistress]

Red Tails can carry off a Road Island Red.
I've seen it. Didn't go far before it landed an then took off again.
But yes indeed Crows Do Not like Birds of Prey.

Really? I never would have thought so. I figured they only get to 3 lbs or so and compared to a 5 lb chicken. I think I need to learn some crow...

Nope female red tails can get up 4 lbs just found that out. Definitely need to learn crow.

 

[Dee Dee N Desiree]

I have been having a bit of trouble with an Owl and A Red Shouldered Hawk.
I read Plenty on the internet and from BYC about how to keep them away.
I have the Owls schedule down,so its not too much of a problem now,but the Hawk is a different story. Until two days ago.

I heard a huge ruckus outside the other morning. I took a look out to see Crows dive booming A Hawk!
They chased the Hawk from the yard. I read Crows hate Hawks and Owls. So I did my research.
I read what each Crow call means.
This morning I tested my theory.
I used YouTube for the crow call that's called "rally cry"
Then I played the "predator cry"
They ALL came to investigate!
Little did I know But a Hawk was in the tree top a few yards from my chickens.
The Crows,around twelve, chased the Hawk away.
So Moral of story: I'm learning how to Crow call. So when I need an "Eye in the Sky" I can call the crows.
I know crows can eat baby chicks,but I keep mine in a brooder,so No worries there.
I love my new friends the Crows!

That's amazing!!! I will keep that in mind when all the crows we have are annoying me.