Comments on: Discover the Brainpower of the Bird in Black

By: mike

mike — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:53:32 +0000

I was researching a raven as a pet, and learned some things that i should consider. In Canada they are a protected species. I cant bring one over the Can/US boarder for it is illegal? (has any one informed the wild ravens that they needed to go through customs?) HA HA. However i was informed that if i was to aquire a raven as a pet that it would be more humane to have two. For ravens mate for life and can actualy die of lonelyness, They can easaly be trained to use a litterbox,talk,do tricks ect. However they need something to do…or they will find something to do. Like monkeys and raccoons they get into stuff. Also indoors they are very loud and have been known to answer calls (join conversations) heard from others out side. They can get a large wing span and need plenty of room to stretch. I still want 2 as pets however they would have to be wounded enough to not be able to survive in the wild. Then i researched wildlife rescue places only to discover that they put them down.

By: Mad Max

Mad Max — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:22:54 +0000

Where, O where, are the juvenile ravens to be found? I only see mature animals around here in Santa Monica, CA. I would love to find/befriend/raise a young one because they are so incredibly awesome!

By: Tracy

Tracy — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:54:40 +0000

We are conditioned from birth to like warm and fuzzy animals that we can control. We’re not taught to just appreciate our animals for what hey are and respect their place on this Earth.
Ravens are a wonderful species and much deserving of our admiration and respect. Why are they bad because their black and don’t have sweet voices?
We love our neighborhood flock, and they love our peanuts. It’s a win-win.

By: tabitha

tabitha — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:48:18 +0000

How can any one hate ravens, they’re such beautiful birds. And besides and got to love ravens my best friends name is raven!

By: jane odin

jane odin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:40:46 +0000

This is for #16. Please take the bird to a wildlife center to see if the wing can be repaired. Because the bird is definitely in pain.

By: Delia

Delia — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:04:20 +0000

Someone shot one of my nesting pair of ravens referred to above. The remaining raven finished raising the young ravens in the nest. Fortunately,they were close to leaving the nest when this happened. The mate disappeared for about 2 weeks but has returned with a young raven with it. I don’t know if this is one of it’s own, which would be unusual since they usually run them off soon after leaving the nest, or if it has found a young replacement for it’s lost mate. Miss the antics and the insights into their lives for over 16years.

By: Beth

Beth — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:53:20 +0000

Here’s a link to Crow and Raven calls: http://www.desertmuseum.org/books/nhsd_raven.php

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:28:14 +0000

Russell talking and muttering to himself! (We call him Russell Crow). He is truly a remarkable creature!

By: Beth Surdut

Beth Surdut — Mon, 11 May 2009 23:17:02 +0000

I’ve been drawing Raven for a year now in the Southwest. Raven insisted I listen, and I finally did. http://surdut.blogspot.com/2008/08/drawing-raven.html

By: jayne flick

jayne flick — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:35:31 +0000

It seems that the 2 ravens that were causing so much havoc at my VT home have moved off. I’m sure it’s because we have since moved UP, and the house is no longer vacant. I must admit they are wonderful to observe ~ as long as they are not being so destructive. They are incredible winged acrobats!