It is not that uncommon for folks to raise baby jays and crows, they often fall out or get kicked out of their nest. They are so intelligent and social that they remain friendly. Unfortunately, cats often get them, because they hang around the house and get complacent.

I had a crow come out of nowhere, once, and perch on my gutter and stare at me. I figured he was someone's pet gone feral, so I brought out a handful of catfood and he perched on my arm and ate it all, then flew away, never to be seen again.

I still marvel at that encounter.