Do Magpies kill their own chicks?

I don't believe magpies purposefully kill their own young. There would be no reason for them to do so. I may be wrong about this, but have never seen or read anything to imply they would. However, magpies will fight (even kill) their own kind. read more

However, magpies will fight (even kill) their own kind. There are a number of reasons for this, such as: Territorial dispute. When magpies find a good home, they will try to keep it as long as they can before setting off to find a new one. This can lead to conflict with other magpies who get all up in their space. Food. Simply fighting over some food. read more

Even then, Magpies can do strange things with their families and young. Remember that most magpies have their own personalities so some maggies might be a bit weird or abnormal. Part of (the Magpie) life, I guess. read more

Reputation: Magpies are well known for their thievery, avidly collecting shiny objects to adorn their nests. They will also feed on the eggs and chicks of defenceless songbirds, a nasty habit that has caused a decline in many familiar species. Reality: Magpies are not thieves, merely inquisitive. read more