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Originally Posted by Jack&7
Yes this is true...I had first hand experience with that growing up on a cattle farm in Manitoba. And ever since I have had all crows, ravens, and magpies (especially them!) on the shyte-list. Those are three birds that serve no useful purpose on this planet. Actually, I'll add a fourth bird to that list:
The Manitoba Mosquito!
If you've lived there...you know.
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They actually do serve a usual purpose on this planet. Did you know that Raven's are the second most intelligent bird in the world? The only bird that is more intelligent than a raven is a Macaw. They are likely going after the afterbirth on the calves. They hunt small rodents so unless you have mouse sized cows, you are safe from the ravens and crows. They will go for the calf if it's dead. Look to other things for killing the calves.
You gotta be smart about the environment and eco system - you kill off a bunch of one preditor and then your farm will be over run by some other pest. Ravens and crows ... they least of your worries.