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I keep a pair of Magpie Ravens - They are wonderfull birds to work with, but not really suitable as a household pet like a parrot or other smaller softbill bird is -

Careing for one is like caring for a hawk with the brains of a parrot -

They eat fresh whole prey, like mice, and quail, some soaked puppy chow, and live insects like superworms, and orange wing roaches. I occasionally offer berries and corn, but most of the time thier not interested in anything not meat - Theyt can not be totally sustained on dogfood and stay healthy -

They poop a whole lot more then parrots, and it is much smellier and hard to get off of things -

I defenetly feel as though if one is going to bring a bird like this into your home, you should either get an imprinted young one, or have a wealth of falconry experiance, because these birds will seriously suffer if you were to clip thier wings or keep them locked up in a cage or house all the time - I do believe they really need to fly, and to deprive them of that is neglectfull, and I would consider it creulty -

Housing them in a large flight works too, if you just want to try breeding the birds, or have an imprinted one as a pet, with dimensions of at least 10 feet wide, By 20 feet long, by 10 feet tall - And a good understanding of thier care and diet is a nessecity -

My birds live in a moderate sized mew, being 6 feet, by 4 feet by 5 feet, and I free fly my pair of ravens outside, at least 3 times weekly, so they get enough exersize to keep them fit and healthy and happy -

They do like to pursue small game like bugs, red sqirrel, mice and frogs - And just play - Training them was alot of work and continues to be, as thier about 8 months in age, going on 9 months - These birds can easily live past 30 years of age -

So, yeah - - Heres a picture of hugin landing on my gauntlet -

Raven -

That is so cool. I've always wanted a big bird of prey. Where did you get it?
~elcheal~