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2007-09-11 19:31:35 · 8 answers · asked by Japeth P 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
YES - SCARECROWS SCARE CROWS !
A scarecrow is a special type of mannequin that farmers often place in fields to attempt to discourage crows from disturbing fragile crops and gardens. Crows are disruptive because they feed on recently cast seeds and frequently form large and noisy flocks of up to 30 birds. In addition, the territorial nature of the birds causes them to return to the same location on a nightly basis.
Scarecrows were first used in Europe in the late 1500s. Farm families would use old clothes and straw to create a menacing looking figure that they hoped would frighten crows away from the freshly planted corn. Before the use of scarecrows became common, a dead crow hung upside down from a pole was the most popular way of dealing with problems caused by these pesky birds.
Scarecrows were first used in Europe in the late 1500s. Farm families would use old clothes and straw to create a menacing looking figure that they hoped would frighten crows away from the freshly planted corn. Before the use of scarecrows became common, a dead crow hung upside down from a pole was the most popular way of dealing with problems caused by these pesky birds.
Today, scarecrows are most often used as a seasonal fall decoration. Children, perhaps inspired by the popular image of the friendly scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz , often create their own scarecrows with the help of their parents. You can also purchase pre-made scarecrows at craft stores, party supply shops, and stores that specialize in Halloween décor.-
2007-09-12 06:12:35 · answer #1 · answered by Jayaraman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they do scare crows. The scarecrow works because the crows are afraid of the farmer. If the farmer puts some of his clothes on the scarecrow, they mistake the dummy for the farmer and wing it.
2007-09-12 07:16:57 · answer #2 · answered by morph_888 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They really don't Crows are some what scared of man, and if they see a scare crow in an area for the first time, they will avoid him. Soon they realize it's not real and make them into a perch.
2007-09-11 19:40:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't know about crows but some of them make me nervous.
2007-09-12 00:40:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they can't think of anything else to do.
They haven't got a brain! Only straw. Of course,
some people without brains do an awful lot of
thinking!
2007-09-11 19:46:29 · answer #5 · answered by Pete K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't, crows are not fooled by them!
2007-09-12 01:37:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ever see jeepers creepers, i always looka tr scarecrows different now
2007-09-12 11:24:31 · answer #7 · answered by steve-o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think the Wizard can help? If i had a brain, I'd answer you. Now, just where is that oil can.......
2007-09-12 00:08:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋