Problems with crows

[Thataussielady]

Since I only have a small flock, I just use containers to feed my chickens, but recently I have noticed that they have been going missing. I suspect that it may be a few of the crows that hang around (and sometimes eat the chicken food, which I'm not too happy about). Anyway, I Only have pullets, none of which have layer yet, but aren't too far off and I have heard stories about birds stealing the eggs, so I definitely don't want that! Does anyone have any advice about stopping the crows from stealing the containers and harassing my flock?

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

It sounds like your flock free ranges for at least part of the day - thus giving the crows access to harass the flock, take the feed, etc? Do you have/use an enclosed coop and/or run that your birds are kept in for any part the day, overnight, etc?

 

[kikithebird]

crows or crow-like ravens

 

[Thataussielady]

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It sounds like your flock free ranges for at least part of the day - thus giving the crows access to harass the flock, take the feed, etc?  Do you have/use an enclosed coop and/or run that your birds are kept in for any part the day, overnight, etc?

I have an enclosed coop which they sleep in at night and have full access to during the day. Currently, we only free range them, although I am thinking about making a run as I have had a few casualties with predators. I've heard that wild birds can carry diseases, so when the crows eat out of the containers, I replace the food to be on the safe side. Do you think a run would be the best idea?

 

[ChickInDelight]

I thought I did not like crows.... until I saw them drive a hawk away. I have seen Mocking birds do the same.