Keeping cranes

[Braylon]

I saw Murray manifest had cranes for sale and I would like to get some someday, but I have found no info on keeping them. So does anyone know how or have any tips

 

[Braylon]

I meant Murray mcmurray not (Murray manifest) dam Auto correct

 

[Mallards and Quail]

Cranes are an awesome bird! They can be very expensive as they require large amounts of food and a pretty big enclosure. I’m sure you know this already but most cranes do require permits and licenses from your area. What species are you interested in and what state do you live in? If they are not housed in an enclosure of proper size they will fight and sometimes will wound, however they rarely kill opposing birds. Hope this helps.

 

[Braylon]

Thank you very much, it helps a lot. I live in California and I want to keep a pair African greys on my future property.

 

[Midnightman14]

There's a book

Cranes Their Biology, Husbandry and Conservation by George F. Gee​

it will answer everything.

 

[VirulentVulpine]

I saw Murray manifest had cranes for sale and I would like to get some someday, but I have found no info on keeping them. So does anyone know how or have any tips

I'm late to the party but here are some direct links to care guides/husbandry manuals for cranes.

Cranes: Their Biology, Husbandry, and Conservation Chapter 2 – General Husbandry Scott R. Swengel and James W. Carpenter
(https://nagonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Crane-Nutrition.pdf)

Same source, but the entire book.
(https://savingcranes.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/crane_husbandry_manual.pdf)

 

[Bubblesduck]

I saw Murray manifest had cranes for sale and I would like to get some someday, but I have found no info on keeping them. So does anyone know how or have any tips

There is a person n TikTok who post videos of Carl the Crane (I think the woman raised it as a lost chick)…worth taking a look, very cute too

 

[Braylon]

There is a person n TikTok who post videos of Carl the Crane (I think the woman raised it as a lost chick)…worth taking a look, very cute too

Thanks