dacktarie Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Hello all, I thought Id better warn about how quick and cunning foxes can really be in the urban situation.This morning I turned off the electric fence to feed the hens their porridge, went to the kitchen to top up the water and just turning round to go back to them I saw a fox in the enclosure killing my lovely goldline and scaring the other three so badly they froze!This attack took approx 1-2mins if that-he was watching and planning from the bushes im sure of that. I am so angry about this attack but I am determined to carry on! Please beware it can take only seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear that I hope your other girls are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendy Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Oh no. What a shame. Sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 What bad luck. Very sorry to hear about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 That is so awful, I'm so sorry. What a sly little .......................... fox. He must have been waiting and plotting. how scarey is that? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackgold Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I love all animals except for the urban fox and i wish that neighbours wouldnt feed them. They dont dare come in my garden cos i have too many dogs..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Thats one bright fox - wrong sort to have around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Urban foxes are awful! So sorry to hear this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 That's terrible luck - I'm so sorry . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I'm sorry to hear that - but it just prives how sly these creatures are!!!! It's almost as if he knew you had turned it off!! My daughter says that she would have no problem in killing a fox given the chance...........and we are all veggie!! She is verging on being an agressive veggie to be honest - (she thinks chicken eating should be banned) = so the fact that she feels this way about foxes just goes to show what kind of anger these damn animals stir up! She loves our chickens to bits and would do anything to protect them! Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skye Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Really sorry to hear about your awful experience and hope the rest of your girls soon feel a bit calmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Poor you, what a shock, hope the other girls recovered from their nasty shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 So sorry to hear about your loss. It is a constant battle keeping one step ahead. Foxes are very patient. They watch and wait for the right moment. So glad you are carrying on and good luck with introducing new chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Poor you, that is dreadfull. Please don't feel bad, you did all that you could do to protect them & much, much more than me. Thinking of you. Allisonx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 crikey that is one cunning fox Someone the other day had their dog in the garden and when the dog went in the fox attacked. So sorry about your hen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacktarie Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 Hi all, just to let you know that my remaining hens are fine and back to their usual selves! My husband bought a beautiful house and attached avery type run with the electric fence around this to keep them much safer,it is very luxurious they are spoilt hens!! Is it possible to mix bantams with goldlines and black rocks?? Already planning new additions!! Oh does anyone know of a good breeder in oxford or near? Thanks Emma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skye Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Really glad to hear your hens are fine and happy and living in the lap of luxury now! Sorry I don't know the Oxford area, but I'm sure somebody will be able to advise you. I think there is a list on this site of Omlet-approved breeders around the country Cheers and good luck with the newbies! Skye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
