This crow looks like he means business
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Canuck the crow's attacks halt Vancouver mail delivery[^] Eye witnesses report the bird behaving in a threatening manner. The owner of the local bakery gave the police a statement that the bird, "Approached him, knife in beak, and snarled, 'Give me your breadcrumbs or a I will cut you, human!'" After the incident, the baker was noticeably shaken and angrily mumbled that 'this is all Hitchcock's fault.' :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Canuck the crow's attacks halt Vancouver mail delivery[^] Eye witnesses report the bird behaving in a threatening manner. The owner of the local bakery gave the police a statement that the bird, "Approached him, knife in beak, and snarled, 'Give me your breadcrumbs or a I will cut you, human!'" After the incident, the baker was noticeably shaken and angrily mumbled that 'this is all Hitchcock's fault.' :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
if (Object.DividedByZero == true) { Universe.Implode(); } Meus ratio ex fortis machina. Simplicitatis de formae ac munus. -Foothill, 2016
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I'd guess it's an insurance thing. If you can't guarantee the safety of your employees. Also, I'd expect crows in urban areas carry diseases like rats and it wouldn't go down too well with the unions if employees needed to be trained on how to sterilise their own wounds while on the job.
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I'd guess it's an insurance thing. If you can't guarantee the safety of your employees. Also, I'd expect crows in urban areas carry diseases like rats and it wouldn't go down too well with the unions if employees needed to be trained on how to sterilise their own wounds while on the job.
Matt.L wrote:
I'd guess it's an insurance thing. If you can't guarantee the safety of your employees.
Crows can be found in all major cities, just like rats. Means those employees should stay indoors.
Matt.L wrote:
Also, I'd expect crows in urban areas carry diseases like rats and it wouldn't go down too well with the unions if employees needed to be trained on how to sterilise their own wounds while on the job.
Yes, one might die of infection due to a paper-cut. Imagine that, no hospital near, and not being able to train people on how to use ALCOHOL and a bandage. Any people requesting crow-free zones yet?
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Matt.L wrote:
I'd guess it's an insurance thing. If you can't guarantee the safety of your employees.
Crows can be found in all major cities, just like rats. Means those employees should stay indoors.
Matt.L wrote:
Also, I'd expect crows in urban areas carry diseases like rats and it wouldn't go down too well with the unions if employees needed to be trained on how to sterilise their own wounds while on the job.
Yes, one might die of infection due to a paper-cut. Imagine that, no hospital near, and not being able to train people on how to use ALCOHOL and a bandage. Any people requesting crow-free zones yet?
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Eddy Vluggen wrote:
Yes, one might die of infection due to a paper-cut.
I demand a paper-free zone!
If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack. --Winston Churchill
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We had a turtle - definitely smaller than a crow - but he could draw blood. Actually small dogs, and more so, small cats, can cause quite a bloody mess if they've a mind to. Especially, as in the case of the turtle (and probably the crow) they attacked without warning.
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein
"If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you are seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010
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We had a turtle - definitely smaller than a crow - but he could draw blood. Actually small dogs, and more so, small cats, can cause quite a bloody mess if they've a mind to. Especially, as in the case of the turtle (and probably the crow) they attacked without warning.
"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein
"If you are searching for perfection in others, then you seek disappointment. If you are seek perfection in yourself, then you will find failure." - Balboos HaGadol Mar 2010
Compare the turtle's beak to that of a crow or a chicken. Also, I'd be very impressed if said turtle would chase down the mailman. ..but you do agree that this means that there is no safe place for any mailman? Since crows (unlike turtles) are rather common. Should be disband physical post completely? And ban paper, since it is also known to draw blood? Don't take any chance, stay at home.
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I wonder how much blood, are we talking a couple drops here? Could also see a strike with a claw being mistaken for a bite as well in a moment of panic. All that said, crows have been known to defend their territory and are omnivores. Their beaks are designed to tear into small animals and carrion, although no where near as sharp as an eagle's or hawk's. Either way... perhaps the mail carriers need to dress for the risks?
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Eddy Vluggen wrote:
Yes, one might die of infection due to a paper-cut.
I demand a paper-free zone!
If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack. --Winston Churchill
It is not E-mail if you print it ;)
M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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I wonder how much blood, are we talking a couple drops here? Could also see a strike with a claw being mistaken for a bite as well in a moment of panic. All that said, crows have been known to defend their territory and are omnivores. Their beaks are designed to tear into small animals and carrion, although no where near as sharp as an eagle's or hawk's. Either way... perhaps the mail carriers need to dress for the risks?
RJOberg wrote:
Either way... perhaps the mail carriers need to dress for the risks?
In that case anyone who ventures outside should do the same. Oh, and the risk they're taking with letting children outside!
RJOberg wrote:
Their beaks are designed to tear into small animals and carrion
Without going postal; how did those who came before ever dare venture outside? How many have we buried due to the crows, and how many more should suffer? I'd imagine that within a century the post-personnel complains about the risc of bees. With people being allergic and stuff. Complete no-go zones where there are flowers. Fortunately, it will be done by drones then. No need to risc your life anymore :D
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In Texas, crows are the size of a mini van. If you see one carrying a knife, stay out of its way.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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In Texas, crows are the size of a mini van. If you see one carrying a knife, stay out of its way.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013As for the knife, holding an item and actively using it are two different things. A fly that sits on the nuclear launch button is not suddenly armed with nukes - it is just sitting. I'm not intimidated by the average big dog. Any large black chicken means I'll be trying to craft a Turducken. I mean, a Turducrowen. In sous-vide. With gouliasj-sauce.
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As for the knife, holding an item and actively using it are two different things. A fly that sits on the nuclear launch button is not suddenly armed with nukes - it is just sitting. I'm not intimidated by the average big dog. Any large black chicken means I'll be trying to craft a Turducken. I mean, a Turducrowen. In sous-vide. With gouliasj-sauce.
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Eddy Vluggen wrote:
I'm not intimidated by the average big dog. Any large black chicken means I'll be trying to craft a Turducken.
That's what they said about the Legendary Black Beast of Arrrghhh! at the Cave of Caerbannog.[^]
It was broke, so I fixed it.
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Canuck the crow's attacks halt Vancouver mail delivery[^] Eye witnesses report the bird behaving in a threatening manner. The owner of the local bakery gave the police a statement that the bird, "Approached him, knife in beak, and snarled, 'Give me your breadcrumbs or a I will cut you, human!'" After the incident, the baker was noticeably shaken and angrily mumbled that 'this is all Hitchcock's fault.' :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
if (Object.DividedByZero == true) { Universe.Implode(); } Meus ratio ex fortis machina. Simplicitatis de formae ac munus. -Foothill, 2016
Lucky mailman he is in Canada. Texas crows would be armed somewhat [differently ...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bA1oclBsEw)
