hilda-and-evadne Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 The back door is open, the neighbours are in and out of their garden (hanging up washing etc), and I am absorbed in work on the computer, and suddenly I register a sound that has been going on for about half a minute outside, loud and unmistakeable. My first thought is - eek, I hope I closed everything at the run when I gave the hens their sweetcorn an hour ago - and then the dog and I run outside. Thank heavens, the hens are fine; the run is intact; no sign of the fox. Am writing this immediately 'cos I guess one cannot be reminded too often, at this time of year, about the threat of foxes and their cubs. My legs turned to jelly, I can tell you, as soon as I realised that the hens were OK and I could relax (sort of) again. When I let them out for an hour later today, I am going to be SUPERvigilant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treekeeper Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 If you've heard one so close I wouldn't let them out foxes are so quick and daring it could snatch one even if you are out with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 eeek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 You can let the hens out, but you have to watch them like a hawk at this time of year. No going to the shed to get a trowel or turning your back on them while you talk over the fence, let alone a visit to the loo. Foxes come so fast from nowhere, and they are lean, mean, and starving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Don't take your eyes off them! Can you put some netting up to restrict them a bit for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
