Whether you are taking care of a corvid already, have rescued an orphaned crow, or just want to find out the legalities of keeping a Raven as a pet, the following links should give you some insight on raising a bird in your home.

But first, I'll answer the question everybody asks me: Where can I get a Crow or Raven?

Personal Accounts

• Raising a Magpie - one person's account.
  
• Raising a Crow - another accounting...
  
• Sometimes rescuing a bird doesn't have a happy ending. Read about the bureacratic mess which led to the death of an Arctic Raven, despite one man's best efforts to save its life.
• Read the story of a very special Raven
  
• William Bartram wrote about his acquaintance with a crow, Tom.
• Read about Rocky the Crow
• Or check out a few of these Close Encounters of the Corvid Kind

Quick Help

• Help! I found a baby crow and... - Frequently Asked Questions when you find yourself caring for an orphaned bird.
  
• A site I knew had to be out there... The Wildlife Rehabilitation Information Directory - Everything you wanted to know about rehabilitating & releasing wild animals, including the legalities, where to get permits, and a link to a wild animal placement directory! If you're looking for a rehabilitation center near you, THIS is the place to visit.
• Corvus Coronoides' guide to caring for Corvidae.
• Peggi Rodger's faq on What to do if you find a baby bird (includes info on baby ducks & other waterfowl).
  
• See what The Corvine Advocacy Page has to say about the current laws regarding keeping ravens and crows as pets.
  
• The Avian Resource page has a lot of useful information on it, including information on bird first aid kits, and how to get the most out of a visit to the vet.

Where to go for help/support

• If you do find yourself raising a corvid and need help with questions that are not answered here, you're welcome to email me. I'm not an expert, but I'll try to answer any questions I can, or point you in the right direction so you can find the answers yourself.
  
• Or, post a question on Acme Pet's Bird Perch Bulletin Board.
  
• Bird Talk Online also hosts a bulletin board for your avian inquiries.
  
• The About.com chat room for people interested in birds.
• Looking for other corvid enthusiasts like yourself? Check out the The American Society of Crows and Ravens .
  

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You can never own a Raven. It owns You.

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