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Injured crow - any advice?

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volingaround · 15/04/2025 22:49

We found an injured crow on a walk in local woodland yesterday. Unable to fly with one claw missing and a slight limp. We brought it home wrapped in a hoodie and did the usual keeping it in a large cardboard box to give it a chance to recuperate. It's been out in the garden during the day, hopping about and very alert but with a slight limp and hasn't even attempted to fly. Has eaten the yolks out of some boiled eggs and we've put it back in the box overnight as foxes come into the garden at night.

Have tried unsuccessfully to find a local wildlife rescue so was hoping for some advice on how to care for it while it hopefully recuperates? It's a very lively and oddly friendly little thing (has eaten from our hand and doesn't seem as frightened of us as expected) and I just want to give it its best chance.

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MumbleBumbleAppleCrumble · 15/04/2025 22:55

The naturalist and wildlife presenter Nick Baker has a pet crow I believe and might be able to advise (https://www.instagram.com/nick_bug_baker?igsh=azd4M3RsbXQ0NzBo) not sure if he responds to messages but worth a shot.
Otherwise the RSPCA or vets are often able to help or advise on wild animal matters. Have helped me with many an injured hedgehog. Possibly the Wildlife Trust too, but I think they are more about conservation.

AnotherForumUser · 15/04/2025 23:10

Are you in the UK? The website page of www.corvid-isle.co.uk/a-homepage-section has some links that may be useful. One of the links may be particularly helpful-take a look at bwrc.org.uk/rehabilitators/ which has a list of rescue centres and hopefully one may able to help. So glad you are helping this gorgeous bird. Crows do like cat kibble and a wee bit of fish or meat. Good luck.

Raquelos · 15/04/2025 23:46

OMG, you have a chance at having a friendly crow familiar, they are very good at remembering people who rescue them. My teenage self is deeply jealous (so is my current self tbh). No actual advice, though sorry. I hope you manage to nurse him back to full health.

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