Ravens vs. Crows vs. Ducks

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Hi Friends!

As many of you know, i am very thankful for the crows around my property for driving hawks, owls and other predators away during the day. I am not concerned about crows attacking my Duckies.
Heart loud quacking from outside, looked and saw two really large »crows« flying off - before it came to me that those weren't crows but ravens! Twice the size of a crow each, at least.
What's your experience with ravens and ducks? Are they a threat to grown up ducks?

 

[casportpony]

Only crows here, so can't comment.

 

[PirateGirl]

They steal food if they can, but I don't think they are particularly threatening. They chase off hawks as well, so I don't mind having them around.

 

[chickens really]

My friend had some Runners and the Ravens killed two.

 

[PirateGirl]

My friend had some Runners and the Ravens killed two.

Oh no!

Definitely be cautious with ducklings as well!

 

[Haydog03]

I have ravens everywhere here! They normally get along with the crows, just fine! They’ve never bothered my ducks! I’m not sure, though, as I’ve heard stories of attacks... I was told ravens are opportunistic, so if a chicken or duck is asleep/resting while it’s away from the group then the raven would try. If you have a weaker duck, the raven would see an opportunity. I wish you and your ducks well!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Predator tape may keep them away.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

My friend had some Runners and the Ravens killed two.

My Duckies are Indian Runners…

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Oh no!

Definitely be cautious with ducklings as well!

OK, mine a grown up. With ducklings i would be worried about the crows.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

I have ravens everywhere here! They normally get along with the crows, just fine! They’ve never bothered my ducks! I’m not sure, though, as I’ve heard stories of attacks... I was told ravens are opportunistic, so if a chicken or duck is asleep/resting while it’s away from the group then the raven would try. If you have a weaker duck, the raven would see an opportunity. I wish you and your ducks well!

Thank you very much for the good wishes!
I have a special needs duck, Limpy has a problem with his left leg and spend most of his time by himself (and two rubber ducklings) in the pool. I really need to observer this very closely. Those ravens are almost the same size as my two smaller females, but their beaks look even scary to me… If they get along nice with my Duckies, i won't be worried about any hawk anymore.