Scarecrows prevents crows from eating [[crops]]. They can be crafted at [[Farming]] level 1. In addition to the standard scarecrow, there are 8 unique [[Scarecrow#Rarecrows|Rarecrows]] that can be purchased or obtained in the game.
A Scarecrow will protect the surrounding circular area of 248 spaces; 8 spaces each to the north, east, south, and west, as well as 6 spaces each to the northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest. In other words, it protects a 17x17 area, excluding 10 spaces in each corner.