Hey all! I made this list because I’ve been trying to attract crows to my yard for months and I’ve learned a lot! Fun fact: crows are incredibly intelligent birds and they can form relationships with humans. If you love these birds too, check out the...
Unsalted, roasted peanuts in the shell are known to be a FAVORITE food for crows. Make sure to scatter them just a little so they can easily swoop in and grab just one at a time, they’re more likely to come!
Larger platform feeders are great for crows. They prefer large landing areas where they can watch for predators.
Platform Feeder - Bird Feeders - The Home Depot
Crows also really love scrambled eggs with no seasoning or butter. Just egg!
How to Make Scrambled Eggs Recipe
Shallow water dishes are perfect for crows, as they’re easy to drink from and pose little risk. If you put one out, remember to add sticks or rocks so anything that climbs in can climb out! Think: bees, butterflies, bugs.
Shallow Water Dish
Here are some more feeder station options. I recommend anything that’s easy to land on and offers good visibility for crows to monitor their surroundings.
Crow Feeder
Crows are very intelligent and love a challenge. You could put peanuts or peanut suet in the cage style feeders.
This is a book about befriending the crows! It gives great insights!
Plotting a Murder: Attracting & Forging Crows
Bird cams are a great way to spot crows and other birds around the feeding area without having to spy from a window or stay outdoors. It can also help you attract the crows first with food and not worry about scaring them away.
Cameras Bird Watching
Kitty kibble is a top fave for crows, behind peanuts. It’s high in protein and easy for them to grab and go.
Dry Cat Food
These are also great options for giving water to crows. Think outdoors-safe, sturdy, and shallow.
Planter Saucers - The Home Depot
Some tips here :)
Befriending crows
A moving water source is very attractive to crows and ensures fresh water for them!
Solar - Fountains - The Home Depot
You might consider something like this rather than a bird feeder - it’s an open landing platform so to crows, it’s basically the same thing.
Outdoor Accent Tables
This blend is formulated specifically for crows and ravens.
Crow Food
What matters more than the specific food is CONSISTENCY. Pick a time of day and stick with it! Crows love routine and work on schedules.
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This might sound silly, but pick a hat or a jacket that you wear every time you feed the crows! It helps them recognize you.
Crow Hat
Shepherd hooks and other taller objects give crows observation points where they might love to land and keep watch.
Shepherd's Hooks - The Home Depot
Fall - crows are planning food access points because food will become scarcer. Great time to befriend.
Winter - food is scarce, so your offerings will attract them much quicker.
Spring - busy nesting and raising chicks. Will take longer.
Summer - ...
