Richard and Jo Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Came down stairs tonight at 8.15 to hear chickens making noise. I looked out and saw only three - thought Amber may be laying. As I went out I saw some white feathers and heard something in the bush. The fox jumped over the fence and I found Amber dead under the bush. At least I was there to stop the others getting done. Amber was our favourite - so friendly. We decided to tell the kids the truth and let them say goodbye. Ben cried. Emily said Amber has gone to see Geri and Barbara and she is happy because she had a good life. She kept saying she thought she would be alright and I had to explain about dying. Writing this is making me upset Worst thing is the guy that lives behind us came round about 9 because he said he only realised recently we had chickens and he wanted to warn us he has seen the fox around quite a bit - a day too latefor Amber. We dont know what to do about the others - dont want to leave them in the run all the time but worried now - our neighbours are on holiday so it is quieter than normal. Do the fox repeller things really work? Do they affect dogs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Sorry to hear about Amber. How dreadful for you all. I have got a Fox Watch and so far so good. Apparently it takes a couple of weeks for the fox to realise that he triggers the hideous noise (that we can't hear) and so he may still visit until he gets the idea and stays away. Can take up to 3 months. Have kept the box and it says: "Will also deter dogs from fouling your garden" and "Will not affect deaf foxes". Have a look at http://www.conceptresearch.co.uk/fox.htm Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 So sorry to hear that. We lost one to a fox a couple of months back and decided we couldn't let them free range again unless we were actually out there with them. We bought a fox watch, but I have no proof that it works of course. We also got a run converter and our three seem very happy and content in it all day. Best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Sorry to hear about Amber We use the omlet fencing with an electricity supply, which I hope works as it gives a shock but not enough to injure. karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Oh Richard and Jo, I'm so sorry to hear about Amber . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 So sorry to hear your bad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I'm sorry Maybe you could keep them in the run while you sort out some kind of deterrent? It's really not that bad, I now keep all mine in during the day and only let them out when I get home, or if I'm up at weekends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Richard and Jo so sorry to hear about poor Amber, it may be safer to keep them in the run for now and let them free range when somebody can be with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 So sorry to hear about Amber I have a fox watch and beleive it is effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard and Jo Posted August 2, 2006 Author Share Posted August 2, 2006 thanks for the postings. We are going to keep them in the run for now. Trying to buy some turf to put in there. The other three are a bit down today- didnt want to come out of the eglu. Looking at foxwatch on web. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet81 Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 So very sorry to hear about Amber. What a horrible experience for you all. Thinking about you. The more I hear the more I am convinced that a Foxwatch would be a wise investment. Does anyone know if these can be used when you have cats in the garden? I would not want to distress my geriatric moggies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Should be fine, cats or dogs. There is a separate cat deterrent Must be on more of a dog than a cat frequency, although (Phil?) said it was OK even for dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 So sorry to hear your news Richard and Jo. Please send my hugs to the children too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 So sorry to hear your sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
