Fable the Raven | Did you know Ravens can talk?!
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Published 2020-01-06
Look out for loads of new content on my falconry birds in the coming weeks.
However this video today is all about a very special bird of mine I'd like you to meet. She's not a bird of prey but she's very awesome in her own way and I am planning a mini series all about her.
Fable is a two year old raven. She is captive bred and I hand reared her from just a few weeks old.
Ravens can live over 40 years so she has a lot of time ahead of her to learn. She can already articulate over 50 words and noises and loves to solve puzzles and hide/bury her favourite things - more on that in the next videos.
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*For those of you who have questions about why I keep birds...*
If you are about to write "SET HER FREE SHE SHOULD BE IN THE WILD"...please watch this video. It explains all about her:
• Fable the Raven | Q&A - Answering you...
I am a falconer. All of my birds are captive bred, not wild, but they free fly on a daily basis. And my birds of prey hunt with me.
The bars on her aviary are to stop her climbing. If I was to use square mesh she would climb up and push her lovely wing and tail feathers through the wire and break/damage them. Bars allow her to see out (she likes to stick her head out to see what I'm doing) but keeps her in good condition. She free flies too, however sometimes when I open the doors of her aviary she can't be bothered to go out. Ravens like what they know and to her, her aviary is her territory and safe space!
Our falconry birds have long lifespans compared to wild birds because we are able to give them a good diet everyday, vet care if ever needed, and plenty of free flying, whilst helping them avoid dangers their wild counterparts would come across.
Around 80% of wild birds of prey will not survive beyond a year old, and the average lifespan is around 3 years. Our captive bred birds can live well into their 30s and 40s, sometimes longer. My oldest bird is 33, and is expected to live around 40 years.
Falconry techniques allow us to successfully rescue injured wild birds of prey and release them as strong, fit individuals. Falconers spend a lot of time working with wild bird of prey projects conserving some very endangered species.
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See you all soon!
Amy x
All Comments (21)
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Before you say SHE SHOULD BE FREE - she is! If you have questions like... - why fable is in an aviary - why I use bars rather than mesh (so she doesn't damage her feathers) - does she free fly (yes!) Then please watch this video where I explain more about her life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOwpvFtYcTM&t=7s If you enjoyed this video and want to see more of Fable in action talking and playing, watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE3f2H_5mXU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJZ6ISeuZxM
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Lady: Kissed raven Raven: Woow Everybody liked that
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Teach her to say "finally got used to this body"
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“Ravens mimic sounds they hear” demonic grudge growling Uh oh
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Fable: "I am the Darkness". Also Fable: "But I am cute. Boop Boop".
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Raven: Boop boop Lady: boop boop Me alone in 1am: boop boop
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Imagine walking alone in a forest at night and then you hear this raven quietly say “bo0p b0Op”
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hey! i'm a Norwegian, and when i was a child around the age of 4 and up to 9, my best friend was a Raven i fed every day. i named him Hugin from the Legend of Odin's Ravens, and he used to talk with me and LOVED being cuddled and pettet. i miss him incredibly much... my dad ended up shooting Hugin after he thought i was being attacked by him, when in reality i had hidden crumbs in several different pockets for him to find as a little game i like to play with him... i never really forgave him for that either as he did not accept that i called it a friend and he called me "Crazy for being friends with wild animals." i really wish to get myself another Raven as a pet so i can relive those good old days. Edit: i taught it my name even. it used to give me a pretty jolly "Heeelloo Erik!" everytime i met him. i miss him so much!!
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Honestly, Fable is so lovely to watch. I'm amazed how interactive she is. Thanks Falconry And Me for sharing Fable with the world.
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Outside, I look serious, but inside I’m Boop boop
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"As smart as a seven year old child" A curious child. With pliers.
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My mother had a whole bunch of different birds when we were kids and this raven’s birdy language is communicating how much she loves her keeper. She’s playfully tugging on her coat and rubbing her head against her, with that low, long ahhhhhhhhh coo. Fable definitely is younger and more playful and is absolutely trying to get attention for treats and cuddles. 🥰
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I have the privilege of taking care of an older raven couple. I don't think they've had much real interaction before and somehow they showed an interest in me. I am pretty much a noob at this, but the wildlife centre where they live lets us do our thing. I bought a big bag of toys today and i can't wait to see their reactions. This video series with Fable has taught me many new things so thank you Fable and Amy!
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Ravens, the ultimate symbols of death and Darkness. Fable: "Boop Boop"
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Imagine a crow or raven learning how to swear, then goes back into the wild to teach other birds.
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She is so sweet the way she shows her head to be scratched. What a cutie and so smart!
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I never thought a raven could be as cute as a parrot
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Human: Finally managed to teach my raven a few human words. Raven: It's hopeless. This human just cannot learn any raven words.
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"It's been about 3 months, but I've finally got the human to say 'boop boop".
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"she's as clever as a 7 year old child" Raven: "SHUTUP AND GIVE ME YOUR HAIR!"
