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Will these methods also keep away the birds that I want to come to the feeders?

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Andrew Carberry is a Food Systems Expert and the Senior Program Associate at the Wallace Center at Winrock International in Little Rock, Arkansas. He has worked in food systems since 2008 and has experience working on farm-to-school projects, food safety programs, and working with local and state coalitions in Arkansas. He is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and holds a Masters degree in public health and nutrition from the University of Tennessee.

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Try investing in crow-proof bird feeders. Once the crows realize they can't get to the food, they may move on. Other birds will still come to feed.

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Can you get a crow away without scaring it?

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Yes. Simply remove all potential food sources and roosts, so that the crows don't have reason to come to your property.

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Can crows eat tomatoes from my garden?

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Yes.

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How can I keep my neighbors from feeding crows, even when I've given them a nice note and some wine?

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If you want to take the low road, then just throw all your food scraps in the neighbor’s yard so the crows stay there. This way, your neighbor can continue attracting crows to their yard and you can help them keep the crows there. Otherwise, I would suggest just talking to your neighbor in person about why you don't want them to feed the crows.

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Do crows bury food such as peanuts and large nuts to harvest later?

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Yes, they do. In my yard, they routinely, and very neatly, pile small stones atop their treasures. They usually return a few hours later to retrieve the booty.

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Do crows dig up grass?

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Yes. They are looking for bugs/grubs in the grass. They can destroy grass very fast.

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I have an owl nesting in an owl box. How can I keep crows away from the owl box?

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Put bird spikes or gel around the area. And also play recordings of owl noises, since owls can eat crows.

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Will fake owls discourage crows, but scare away doves and other songbirds as well?

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Crows usually are not afraid of fake owls.

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Can crows take oranges from trees?

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Yes, they can. They will usually wait until the oranges fall first, however.

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How do I get rid of a crow that likes to hang by my window?

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Put the clear bird gel on the windowsill on the outside. This will create an uncomfortable surface, discouraging the bird from coming back.

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Should I worry that they will attack my rat terrier?

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No, rat terriers are tough dogs and a crow is unlikely dive bomb that low to the ground. It's the mockingbirds you've got to watch out for!

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I now have 2 owls and their babies living in my evergreen. Now crows are terrorizing them. What can I do to get rid of those crows without scaring or harming the owls?

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Use lighting, fake animals, or shiny moving things to keep those mean crows away from the owls.

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How do I get crows to stop dropping things in my pool?

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Get a solar cover. They are about $200 and lightweight, easy to take off and on. Plus they heat your pool.

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How do I keep crows away from my tinted windows?

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Put transparent bird gel on the windowsill, and that will stop any jackdaws or crows coming up and looking at themselves.

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We have a problem with crows landing on our roof and pooping. The poop falls on the driveway below and dries up, difficult to clean! What should I do?

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Try attaching spikes or clear bird gel that makes a uncomfortable landing for them, or put up fake animals or shiny moving objects to scare them.

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Crows are stealing golf balls from the fairways of the local club. Players are too far from the ball to frighten the birds. Can some deterrent be applied to the ball?

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Yes, but it will probably be tedious work to apply it to hundreds of balls, and it also might rub off as you use it.

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Where can I get a recording of crows in distress?

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You can get various crow call recordings at crowbusters.com, but don’t use distress calls because the other crows will fly to the sound to help the ‘crow’ making the distress calls and make them stay near where you don't want them.

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I had quite a few crows coming to my yard now i only have one that keeps returning. Why is that?

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The crow either has a steady source of food or water there, or it feels safe in your yard. It might also because it has become a habit for the crow to stick around.

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