freespiritbutterfly Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Hi, completly new to this haven't really got a clue but i'll give it a go. Im getting my hens on 31st oct and im really worried that they are going to be attacked by a fox. Last night my neighbour told me that one came into her garden. Will they definitely be safe in the eglu and how about when their in the run?? Where can you put the chickens where they will be safe when i'm out? Can anyone help please. It will be very much appreciated. Thanks all on the way hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 The eglu with it's door closed is completly fox proof. And even when they're in the run there is only a very very slim chance a fox will get them in there. I've had my chickens just over a month now ( ) and we are always being told that there are foxes and as I seen them in the field on the other side of my wall I know that the eglu works, as I have not had a fox attack and I haven't seen a fox, in daylight. Try not to worry about it I'm sure that everything will be fine for you and your new chooks. Good Luck, x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Ooh also just had to say, love the name freespiritbutterfly...cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Welcome to the forum . You don't need to worry when they are in the run or eglu. Letting them freerange under strict supervision is the only way to be totally safe though. You can get something called a Foxwatch if you're really worried. Do a search on the forum, there have been loads of threads about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZAROO Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 WHAT IS THIS "Fox watch" PLEASE I KEEP READING ABOUT IT AND TRIED TO GOOGLE BUT GOT ALL SORTS OF OTHER STUFF... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 WHAT IS THIS "Fox watch" PLEASE I KEEP READING ABOUT IT AND TRIED TO GOOGLE BUT GOT ALL SORTS OF OTHER STUFF... It's an electronic device that emits a noise inaudible to humans that repels the fox. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyReckless Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Will they definitely be safe in the eglu and how about when their in the run?? Where can you put the chickens where they will be safe when i'm out? Hi Butterfly! Welcome to the forum. I've had an eglu for 3 1/2 years and we got foxes every night and I promise we've never had a problem when the hens were in the run or in the eglu! It's a dead good system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 we've had foxes in the garden during the day, they don't seem to notice the eglus, they target the compost bins where it really smells of chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 They should be perfectly safe in the run. You could invest in an electrified fence for high level security, but they are costly, and there is no real need unless you plan to let them free range unsupervised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henhathnofury Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Google Foxwatch not fox watch. Get one on mains if you can. Also get hubby or another to wee around the eglu - it marks territory and tells the fox that another (bigger) animal is already there. Put the eglu on concrete if you can or weigh it down with slabs. There are also other anti-fox products on the market called scoop. Check if the foxes that have been sighted are out in day or night time - your girls will be in bed (make sure by dusk if they are out and about - I'm not sure if you want them to free-range) I know that it is scary but try the Foxwatch. I have two in my garden and although I know we have foxes living close, one has NEVER been into our garden. Good luck with the new chooks - my goodness they are a lot of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 WHAT IS THIS "Fox watch" PLEASE I KEEP READING ABOUT IT AND TRIED TO GOOGLE BUT GOT ALL SORTS OF OTHER STUFF... Info **here** . I have one and find it useful, but I wouldn't rely on it totally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
