Today, I want to share a little adventure I had recently. It’s about trying to buy an African crow. Sounds a bit crazy, right? Well, let me tell you the whole story.
It all started when I saw a video online about these amazing African Pied Crows. They are super smart and have these sleek black feathers that just look so cool. I thought, “Man, it would be awesome to have one of those!” So, I started looking into how to get one.
First, I did some digging on the internet. Turns out, getting a crow isn’t as easy as buying a goldfish. I read that in the US, you can’t just keep any crow as a pet. There’s something called the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, which basically says you can’t hunt, capture, kill, or sell certain birds, including American crows and ravens.
- I learned that native Corvids (that’s the family crows belong to) are protected in the USA.
- But, here’s the interesting part: foreign species might be okay.
- I found out that some people actually breed African Pied Crows as a hobby.
So, I thought, “Okay, maybe I can find an African Pied Crow.” I started looking for breeders and sellers online. I spent hours searching, but it wasn’t easy. There weren’t many clear places to buy one, and the information was all over the place. I did learn that crows are not like your everyday pet. They need a lot of care, space, and attention. They’re smart, so they need to be kept entertained, or they can get into all sorts of trouble.
After a lot of searching, I found a few breeders, but they were all pretty far away. I thought about how I would even get the crow. Would I have to drive for hours? Would it be safe for the bird? It all started to feel a bit too complicated.
Then, I read that you can actually befriend wild crows. This seemed like a cool idea. People said to offer them peanuts in the shell and just be patient. It takes time for them to trust you, just like making friends with a person. You have to visit them regularly, talk to them, and give them space.
I decided to try this out instead. I live near a park where there are a lot of crows. So, I started going there with some peanuts. At first, they were super cautious. They’d watch me from a distance, and if I got too close, they’d fly away. But I kept going back. I’d leave the peanuts and then step back to give them space. Slowly, they started to get closer. It was really cool to see them getting more comfortable around me.
Final Thoughts
So, in the end, I didn’t buy an African crow. It was way more complicated and expensive than I thought. Plus, I realized that it’s probably better for the crows to be in their natural environment or with experienced breeders. But I did make some new crow friends in the park, and that’s been pretty awesome. It’s taught me a lot about patience and respect for animals. Sometimes, the best way to appreciate them is just by observing them in their natural habitat and building a little trust. It’s been a fun experience, and I’m still learning a lot from these smart birds.
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