In this article, we’ll discuss some of the finest techniques for luring crows to your garden and keeping them there. You’ll definitely experience success if you use a combination of these strategies. Keep reading below to find out more about how to attract crows to your yard so you can enjoy their company and other benefits.

Mostly, crows are seen as a nuisance. Their sinister glow and black feathers have made them prominent in films and literature throughout history. But crows are quite fascinating and have unique traits that make them entertaining to feed and observe. Many people are unaware that luring crows to your yard may be fun and effective in several ways, which include:

• Insect and pest control
• Seed transportation and storage (boosting forest renewal)
• Garbage management in your area
• Keeps away other predatory birds

How To Attract Crows To Your Yard

So, if you really want these birds to visit your yard, you must first learn how to attract crows. Here are 7 simple methods you can use to bring crows to your yard:

1. Create a safe and friendly environment
2. Provide space for roosting
3. Food, feeder location, and feeding routine
4. Water and birdbath
5. Fake crows and crow calls
6. Use shiny objects
7. Make a compost bin

Create a safe and friendly environment

First and foremost, you must make sure your yard is “crow-friendly.” This is crucial if you want crows to visit your yard. If there is anything that a crow perceives as a threat, then it will avoid that place. So, get rid of everything in your yard that is large, such as barrels and ladders.  Bells, wind chimes, and even squeaky unsecured gates can frighten crows since they are often startled by unexpected noises. Crows are also scared off by reflecting objects that move with the wind and produce occasional flashes of light. Make sure that your cats and dogs are kept out of the yard entirely if you have any, as this is another crucial factor. If there are pets around, crows won’t come to the yard. Crows may be initially frightened by objects like scarecrows or owl decoys, but they are intelligent birds and won’t be deceived for very long.

Provide space for roosting

Crows might be attracted by providing a roosting area for them because they are social creatures and enjoy having lots of locations to sit and watch their surroundings. They frequently perch on utility poles or other large structures and typically prefer horizontal roosting poles. You can improvise by building your own if your yard does not already have trees or other such structures.

You can construct your own pole with a crossbar on top or make use of pre-existing structures like trees or fence posts. This will not only give the crows a great site to nest, but it will also let you see them more clearly. Due to their social nature, they require lots of areas to sit, rest, and interact with their partners. Make sure the perches are strong and able to withstand the demands of their nature because of their big size and frequently agitated behavior.

Food, feeder location, and feeding routine

Feeding crows is the most effective approach to attract them, simple as that. But keep in mind that you should feed them at the same time every day so that it turns into a routine. The optimal times are early in the morning and late in the evening. Besides that, it will take time for you to earn their trust and establish a habit. It shouldn’t take long for the crows to appear if you keep these things in mind. Some of the food that crows are known to eat include the following:

• Boiled eggs and soaked bread
• Walnuts, unsalted peanuts, or other nuts
• Chicken meat and fat
• Fruits and vegetables
• Sunflower seeds and cracked corn
• Cat food or dog food
• Insects and worms
• Grains, such as rice, oats, wheat, barley, etc.

It’s essential to keep a regular feeding schedule if you want to attract crows to your yard. They will learn that the location is dependable with a routine. Having a suitable feeder position is another consideration. Pick a location that crows can see well from the air.

Water and birdbath

Create a water feature or put a water-filled tub outside, similar to a larger birdbath. Crows will gather at the water sources throughout the summer to drink and bathe, and during the winter, when there is less water available, the water will be very helpful to them.

Crows and other birds can easily be attracted to your yard with the use of birdbaths. Birds need water to survive, particularly during the summer and when the temperature drops in the winter. The crows will have a place to drink and take a bath if a birdbath is installed. They will require a larger birdbath than usual due to their size. But keep in mind that this will also attract interest from other creatures, like squirrels and maybe raccoons. To prevent disease, make sure to clean the bath frequently and change the water regularly.

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Fake crows and crow calls

Crows tend to follow other crows to their roosting and feeding locations since they are social creatures and have a mob mentality. Therefore, you can purchase a few fake crow toys and scatter them across the yard to attract crows. Try to have at least one moving decoy because crows are very smart. They should be placed in a welcoming group to attract other crows’ attention.

In the same way, you can use a crow caller to make it seem like crows are already regularly visiting your yard. While some callers are manual and require you to blow into them, others are electronic or digital and operate on their own even when you’re not around.

Use shiny objects

Shiny objects are known to attract crows the most successfully out of all the possible techniques. If you’ve ever seen crows, you know how much they like shiny things. They’ll even dig through trash to find them and take them back to their nests. So another approach to attract crows is to place little objects in the yard that are certain to shine in the sunlight.

Make a compost bin

Crows are omnivorous scavengers who search garbage and trash for food scraps and other leftovers from the kitchen. You may easily draw them to your yard if you build a compost bin there because they will eat everything, including eggshells and leftover fruit and vegetable scraps.

Crows will come to your bin once you’ve made one to look for their treats. They will dig through your compost container using their powerful beaks to collect food scraps, unripe fruit and vegetable remains, and other items they find. In this way, the crows contribute to keeping your surroundings clean.

Conclusion

We sincerely hope that the information above will assist you in attracting crows to your yard. Don’t try to approach them too closely after they begin to visit your yard. Until they come to trust you and the environment, they can be a little distant. At first, they might not be interested, but with time and repetition, they’ll start to trust you. Just be patient with them, and keep in mind that leaving food out overnight will invite rodents inside.

Hyeat

Hyeat is the founder of Birds Indeed, a blog dedicated to all things avian. With a passion for birds and a deep understanding of their behavior, Hyeat shares their knowledge and experiences with readers. Join Hyeat on their journey to learn more about the diverse and beautiful world of birds.