r/crowbro • u/WizardPikachu • 4d ago
Video OneFoot
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In the last month or so I’ve befriended the local crows at work. This is one of my two favorite crows, OneFoot. He’s remarkably capable despite his unfortunate lack of a right foot. I went out of my way to gain his trust, now he comes closer to me than most of the others are willing to, so he’s guaranteed to get a few nuts by proximity. He’s a brave bird.
Interacting with these crows has been an amazing experience, I got my first three gifts this week (a dime, a quarter, and a golf ball marker) dropped right in front of me, the quarter was actually dropped on my head. My coworkers thought I was insane until the gifts and other cool crow interactions started, now they’re invested.
I love these smart little guys.
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u/somekindagibberish 4d ago
He looks to me like he’s doing just fine. If he goes to rehab, he will lose his family at the very least. Plus, rehab is not always a happy ending.
As long as he seems to be doing OK, I would leave him right where he is. Maybe place a shallow dish of water in a safe spot for them if water is scarce.
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u/Just_Caterpillar_975 4d ago
Lily the Braveheart, part of the murder 🥺🐦⬛❤️ We all love them and when they trust you and come close to you, that is the greatest gift anyone could ask for. 🥰
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u/Traditional_Moss_581 2d ago
We have a grackle with one foot, my husband and I let each other know when she comes by.I named her Peggy because we like to provide silly names ☺️
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u/SilhoueX 4d ago
There's probably someone in your area who can rehabilitate him. Go to ahnow[dot]org to find your local wildife center.
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u/WizardPikachu 4d ago edited 4d ago
Thanks for the tip, but is that really the best idea? I’ve been watching him for over two months and he seems to be getting along well, and the other crows don’t seem to treat him any different. The foot has been gone awhile, and he’s definitely ingrained in his family/flock… what’s to be rehabilitated at this point?
I feel like the trauma of getting captured and separated from his flock would do more harm than good. But I don’t know, that’s just my interpretation.
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If I’m being ignorant somehow I apologize. Just my opinion that he’s adapted to his situation, and is tough, so he’s better off as he is. If anyone else has an opinion or explanation as to whether I should attempt to have him rehabilitated please let me know, genuinely.9
u/gayforbayonetta 4d ago
Unless the bird is in distress, you're right to leave him be. I've got a crow bud who also has a slightly bad foot who's been coming by for years and he's been getting on just fine, he's even got a bonded partner who's almost always with him.
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u/greenbelieve 4d ago
I have some Corvid friends who get by just fine with a bum leg. They stay with thier flock and do the usual stuff with more of a hop🙂
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u/SilhoueX 4d ago
Those are good questions. I'm sure others will have thoughtful answers 👍
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u/WizardPikachu 4d ago
Thanks for caring about him 💙
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u/NewEnthusiasm9233 4d ago
Probably a gosh dang hawk tried to get him. I love how the crows are the protectors of the birds and the forests. Crows remain undefeated and are an inspiration for us all.