blackpuddinonnabike Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 What? Me? I'm doin' nuffink. Just sitting here like. Chickens? Never crossed my mind mate. Do you have chickens? What are chickens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electricbarbarella Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 OMG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Oh my word, I think a bit of secure fencing and stuff is required. I wouldnt let them out for a while. great photo though cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Our local foxes actually sit on the roof of my run. They are just so brazen. Wretched foxes woke me up at 4am this morning, playfighting in the street, so I had to get up to check the girls were OK. Of course they were, but it doesn't stop me worrying. I am getting seriously sleep-deprived at the moment, as it's every night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackpuddinonnabike Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 Their permanent run is actually going to go in the area by the shed behind the fox, and FoxWatch is going to be employed soon. The girls never get let out if we're not there. This is quite a young guy, been around a fair bit, takes a bit of chasing away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Be careful if the fox starts lying on top of the Eglu run. I had a fox which did this, and eventually he struck and killed a hen through the mesh. The hens got so used to him they didn't worry when he was around, unfortunately. It's strange how the forum divides in two. That photograph you put on was just an everyday sight for some of us; whereas it obviously really freaks the rest out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hils78 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 She looks quite puppy like to me. I can't help but think how beautiful they are. Little blighters when it comes to keeping pets/livestock tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckbok Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I dont think I would have had time to take a photograph, he would have had my foot up his rear end!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mutrix Farmers Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Great photo! I still like to see foxes I just wish they only killed to eat (and then not domestic animals) instead of the random killing sprees they seem to enjoy. Not sure how I would feel about them if they ever got my girls though??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 He is a very handsome fellow isn't he?. Normally, I'd be delighted to see a fox in my garden, but now we are getting our run built and looking forward to receiving our girls, I'd be very upset! Oh well, it just means there's even more incentive to make the run completely foxproof and stay vigilant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 The girls never get let out if we're not there. This is quite a young guy, been around a fair bit, takes a bit of chasing away! It didn't make any difference to the fox who took Veronica - I was in the garden at the time when he scattered the girls right in front of my eyes. Luckily my dog gave chase and Veronica found her way home a couple of hours later A mad women leaping up and down and shouting obscenities doesn't seem to have much affect on a fox whose got his eye on supper. Handsome young fox though, he does look well nourished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Lovely photo even though a bit worrying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruth1 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Lovely photo, I've yet to see a fox around and im in the country yet you see them around all the time when your in the big towns and cities, it doesnt seem right somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 What a beautiful photo. Fortunately I've not seen one yet in my garden or I probably wouldn't be thinking such nice thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna_0 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Oh my goodness.. At first I thought how handsome he looked, and then felt awful at the thought that he could cause so much damage to your beloved pets. We live in a urban area, but I am still cautious about mr fox being around Good that you caught mr butter wouldn't melt before some damage was done! -Barbara 28/07/08 -Margot 04/08/08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
