timsdm Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 We got woken up at 430 this morning by our two pups being very restless in their crate downstairs. When I was fully awake I realised the 3 chooks were making an almighty racket, I had a look out the window and saw Mr Fox at the end of the run ! Me and the other half sprung into action and let the dogs out - who were too scared and stayed behind us By the time all 4 of us got outside together the Fox had legged it and and the girls were clucking for food ! This is the first time I've ever seen a Fox in our village but thankfully the wonderfull eglu run kept it out - phew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melly264 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 a lucky escape good job you had those dogs with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 That must have been scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ange1 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 As you say Timsdm Phew! Sounds like you need to speak to your pups and teach them to 'speak up for themselves' a lesson in acting tough, even if they don't feel it, bless them! Glad your girls are safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Do lock your hens away at night, won't you? The fox will be back terrorizing them now every morning. They like to lie on top of the Eglu run and take swipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs chook Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Yes, make sure they're safe because Mr Renard will most likely try and return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Phew, I'm glad your girls were safe! Gallina's right, the fox will be back. When I had dawn visits, I invested in a Foxwatch (online from Primrose) and it's been brilliant, I'd really recommend it to discourage foxes from coming near the Eglu. Dogs are a deterrent (& warning system) but I know of several cases where their presence hasn't stopped a hungry fox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsdm Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 Thanks for the advice guys - as were up at the crack of dawn anyway now we have decided to lock the girls up at night ! I'll have a look at foxwatch Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I also rate the Foxwatch. I do think it does what the manufacturers claim I wouldn't rely on it totally, but it does have its place in the battle against the fox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
