Man's Crow-Training Experiment Goes Viral After Targeting MAGA Hats
A man has captured widespread attention online by sharing his unusual project. He trained a group of crows to specifically target and remove red "Make America Great Again" hats. These hats are famously associated with former US President Donald Trump and his political campaigns.
Months of Patient Training Yielded Results
The individual, who posts under the username "biz_dave" on Threads, detailed his lengthy process. He explained that attracting the crows to a regular feeding spot took the longest time. That initial phase lasted about four months. Once the birds became regular visitors, the actual training to remove hats began.
"Once they were coming regularly, it was only about three months to get them to the hat removal stage," Dave stated in his posts. He used peanuts as the primary incentive to reward the crows for their behavior.
From Personal Challenge to Political Statement
Dave originally started the project as a personal challenge to interact with the intelligent birds. His initial goal was to train them to bring small, shiny objects. After limited success with that idea, he shifted his focus. He began teaching the crows to identify the distinctive red MAGA hats.
He framed this change as a personal stance. "This project has been going on a little while. I tried to be centrist for a long time but I no longer believe that is a moral option," he commented online.
Viral Reaction and Ethical Concerns
Videos of the crows in action spread rapidly across social media platforms. They attracted thousands of views, likes, and comments. The unusual story prompted significant discussion about the ethics of involving wild animals in human political expression.
Many users voiced concerns for the birds' welfare. One person on Reddit remarked, "OK, so I love this for the people wearing those red hats, but this would absolutely not be good for the crows." Another commenter added, "I really don't like pulling wild animals into stupid human stuff like this. I don't find it ethical, especially since the risk of harm to the birds is very high."
Training Tips and Dismissed Risks
Dave shared his methods for others interested in bird training. He recommended using foods like peanuts, chicken scraps, mealworms, and even dry dog kibble as rewards. When questioned about potential dangers to the crows from his project, he downplayed the likelihood.
"I see that as more of a possibility than a probability. I appreciate your confidence in my ability to start a revolution, but I do not share it," he responded. The experiment continues to generate debate online about the intersection of wildlife, training, and political symbolism.
