I've heard that crows have 15 pinions on their tail and ravens, 16. So the difference between the two is really just a matter of a pinion. : )

I don't think it would be dangerous to you. I have to worry about animals that get accustomed to humans then meet a bad one

My only experience with crows was from childhood. Had a few around the house (outside) that would come sit on our swing set. Occasionally they would come down and nip at our shoelaces. It was cool. I believe them to be pretty smart. Maybe try playing a game with them? I'm guessing YouTube has something about that. ☺

I think that if you are patient, calm, quiet and regular in your schedule you may gain their trust and get them to eat out of your hand. I don't believe they would cause you any real harm, at worst a peck. I agree with Faithless1 though and seek further information.

Just don't hurt or try to bring them home..they belong to a murder..they will let the others know..

I can't even train my chihuahua to crap outside

Crows and ravens are VERY intelligent. They teach the next generation. They can and do read street lights.

I would not do this as you are teaching the crows.

Crows are highly intelligent and can learn to recognize and trust a particular human. They have a sense of humor and play that is remarkable. Go for it; patience!

It's fine. They are amazing birds.

In Birds & Blooms magazine they made a dummy wearing a red hat (like dtRumpmf with a MAGA hat? - but I digress-) with a "hand" outstretched to hold food. After a while, the birds get used to eating out of the dummy's hand , then you put yourself in the dummy's place & put on the hat & the birds eat out of your hand. These were small birds, but it should work the same.

Any time you persuade wild birds or animals to look to humans for food and to approach them, you are putting them at risk. And yourself, from disease.

Best to leave food at a distance.

My great uncle about 65 years ago, found an injured crow & nursed it back to health, but it could not fly anymore. He kept it in a bibig cage outside his house & taught if to say "Hello" when anyone came onto his property. LOUD! REPETITIVE! And Hella reliable! Lived for more than 20 years

A pair of crows has nested in a tree just across the street from our house for several years. They use the birdbath in our back yard several times every day. When they are calling, I frequently try to emulate them and often carry on a "conversation" with them for several minutes. Crows are very intelligent birds. I enjoy having them as neighborhood "friends."

Smart birds. You are allowed 25 during crow season

Pretty clean birds, very gregarious. However, did you think of the consequences to them if they come to believe all humans are "good"?

One description I heard about birds like these being kept as pets was: 'flying steak knives', because their beaks are so sharp.

I have no doubt they will eventually eat out of your hand, if you're patient. They are intelligent and friendly but fearful.

I have been studying corvids for years. There is nothing wrong with befriending a murder of crows, or a raven, or some magpies. Like many others mentioned they are very intelligent and will hang out. I don't know anything about human/avian diseases though - my studies focus mainly on behavior and neuron activity.

Try some cut up weiners. They really seem to like those. You can put a couple of pieces in the open and then make a simple puzzle to get the rest. put them in a sandwich container then put a lid halfway on it. the next time put a rock on the lid. etc... they love puzzles and challenges.

I love all animals, but more intelligent creatures like these fascinate me.

I have no intention of doing anything other than just being a friend to them. I like having them around.

My experience with crows is that they can read your mind. As a teenager, if I thought about shooting one of the crows that was feeding behind the barn, the whole flock would fly away.

That was my personal experience and I have no other evidence to add. Do not ask for proof.

I don't think it would be dangerous. It's always a good idea to make new friends. Animals are less likely to throw you under the bus for some cheesy alternative, too. My parents had a number of sparrows and a couple of cardinals that they became quite attached too. Crows are a little more complex than that, and I bet you'd enjoy the hell out of it. So would the crows, I'm guessing, else they'd just fly away, right?

Animals have more understanding and more entities and people you can talk to them just like you talk to people and they will sense your positive vibrations

Animals have more understanding and more entities and people you can talk to them just like you talk to people and they will sense your positive vibrations