We wanted to light a fire but our … [28] All fruits that are suitable for human consumption are also nutritious for birds. Whilst we do not have jackdaws we have other species of corvids that often need to be raised from young nestlings to releasable adults. Half hour feeds 3. The crows could be using the roof to crack nuts. They tend to be noisy, quarrelsome and aggressive toward other birds. Crows will readily eat a whole host of small animals and insects, including many insects that are pests to crops. An aviary required in order to wean Large nest boxes put up for other species, such as owls, will also be readily taken, plus, and notoriously, chimney pots on houses will also be used. It is absolutely vital that they not only get the correct diet and stimulation but they also must be raised with members of their own species so that they know what they are and how to behave. Jackdaws will feed on carrion, such as roadkill. Jackdaws are large black birds similar to crows. Birds will also eat other types of fruit that are not typical human foods, such as toxic types of berries, as well as damaged or overripe fruit that would not be tasty to humans. DEAR KIRK: Crows eat a wide variety of foods, but I doubt you have worms on your roof, at least not the usual sort of worms. Birds can eat many different types of fruit in many different conditions. Upto 6mnths care required before release 2. Jackdaw's will absolutely attempt to eat at the fat balls or suet's, so its feeders that need protected, and a simple squirrel proof fat ball or suet feeder should be sufficient. https://www.kennedywildbirdfood.co.uk/british-birds-a-z/jackdaw Watch this video for advice on how to discourage jackdaws from eating all the bird food you put out. Jackdaw nesting and breeding habits. We heard a noise in our chimney that made Siri :-) and :-) Selma shudder. Unusually for a corvid, the Jackdaw’s nest is in a hole in a tree, suitable opening in a building’s wall, or large crevice in a cliff. Well the link proves the point really - 1. The jackdaw will also eat small rodents, eggs, chicks. What Do Adult Crows Eat? Oh dear, it came again. We've noticed of all feeders, the fat ball option allows the contents to be within reach of the suspecting Jackdaw, so make sure there's a wide clearing inside the cage. If you have jackdaws in your yard or living in your area, you will likely see very little of other types of wildlife. By BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Published: Sunday, 28 April, 2019 at 2:05 pm The vegetable diet of jackdaws consists of farm grains (barley, wheat and oats), seeds of weeds, elderberries, acorns and various cultivated fruits. Kirk, San Jose. Jackdaws and other CrowsDohlen und andere Krähenvögel Spooky it was when we sat in our living room reading quietly. Crows will hunt and eat rodents, young rabbits, lizards, frogs, snakes, and fish, with some species like the American crow walking along the ground and eating whatever they come across. I also agree and the advice I gave has nothing to do with how she acquired the bird in the first place, as I stated in my original post and everything to do with putting the needs of the bird first.