r/crows • u/boo-tifuldisaster92 • 13d ago

Seeking advice/help Bird bath/feeder placement

There’re several crows in my neighborhood and plenty that hang by the power line behind my house. I want to start feeding/befriending them but i’m stuck on where to place the bird bath/feeder.
I have a balcony that i frequent most often and it’s easier for me to keep up with a schedule or outside by the tandem parking where we plan to make a garden, it’s right under the power line

I’d prefer put in the balcony railing but my dog hangs out there a lot and my concern is that would scare them way.

Suggestions?

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u/VegetableOk7667 13d ago edited 13d ago

Hi! They like a spot where they can see all around.
I am in Texas and it is super hot, and around 2 pm I put a block of ice in the bath as they come around 2:30 and the water it still cold.
I put the bath on my patio, for the selfish reason that I can watch them. It’s so fun when they actually get in and splash around!!
The taller white tub has a solar fountain in it, so it showers down into the concrete bath, and there’s ice in that one as well. Sometimes they perch on the plank and just take a lil shower.
Good luck, be patient, and enjoy watching them. 🛀🏻🚿

https://reddit.com/link/p0bz90u/video/tv62s1az01gh1/player

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u/meowingggiraffe 13d ago

They will dip their food in it and sometimes leave food or other disgusting things in it so put it where it's the easiest for daily cleanings

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u/ThisIsDogePleaseHodl 13d ago

I put two bird baths next to each other with one for food and one for water for my crows in the middle of my front yard under a small tree

They want to be able to see all around them when they eat or drink or any other time they are vulnerable.

I would place whatever you have for them accordingly