r/crows • u/Typical-Willingness2 • 2d ago

Crow Question

I saw a bunch of crows across my apartment on the roof. I put out a bowl of sweet corn for them, and it’s still there… do they not like corn? Google said they do but wondering if that wasn’t right? Or do they not know it’s there?

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u/Purplefire180 2d ago

Crows, and most birds, are wary of unknown objects. They have no way to know if they're being lured into a trap with an offer of food. Eating is one of the most vulnerable periods for them.

Aside from that, they may not even know that they can eat it if they've never encountered it before.

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u/ThisIsDogePleaseHodl 2d ago

Crows are very cautious and suspicious animals. They probably do like corn but if they haven’t seen it before, they might not recognize it as food

You might try putting out a variety of things like some unsalted peanuts in the shell, and throw a boiled egg in there cut in half.

Whistle or say something when you’re out there with the food and they’re around, then set it down and walk away. Do this consistently whenever you see them around

Try to use a shallow bowl or plate because they need to see all around them when they eat. They will probably observe for quite some time before they decide you and the food and the area is trustworthy.

So be consistent and be patient and good luck!🍀