badgerbluebadger Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 My girls were out free ranging about 4.15pm and husband was in the lounge keeping an eye on the them by looking through the french doors. My husband started shouting and ran out in the garden - I shorty follow him. the fox had sam's wing in its mouth and was undeterred by my husbands shouting. Ella ran to other side of the garden. He gave the fox a jolly big kick - without is shoes as he had rushed out and the fox let go and jumped over the fence. I have had a good look at Sam in the bath and can't see any punture wounds just missing feathers. She seemed fine and not stressed so I have just pop her to bed with Ella. Will this be ok? A big lesson is never never ever leave your girls free ranging without being around! I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Phew!!! That was very lucky that your OH got there in time and gave him a good boot! I am sure that Sam will be fine back in the eglu with Ella as long as there is no blood as they are attracted to that and will peck away at it. Mean Fox Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Phew, that was close. Good old hubby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 You will have to bake him a nice treat now. Good job he was looking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Well done your OH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 What a hero Where abouts in the country do you live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily95 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Well done to your OH! That could have been nasty Pleased to hear they are tucked up safe and well Emily xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 That deserves a medal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 That was a close call . Thank goodness he was looking out of the window at the time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerbluebadger Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 I have just closed the door and and they are cuddle up together as normal. I live in Bexleyheath in London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I have just closed the door and and they are cuddle up together as normal. I live in Bexleyheath in London. So glad they are allsnuggled up together. Another London fox eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 What a lucky escape and well done to your hubby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerbluebadger Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Just starting to feel a bit better myself - the thought of losing one of girls is so horrible it has made me feel sick! They are my babies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruth1 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Well done your Hubby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Gosh I'm so gald your hubby was on alert Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 To your hubby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Glad he was around to boot the fox. Hope his toes are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerbluebadger Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 His toes are fine but he did have chicken poo on his socks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Crikey! What a shock. Another timely reminder never to underestimate the fox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Well done that Hubby, glad Sam is ok too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerbluebadger Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Very pround today as after all the shock sam still layed an egg of 58g a perfect shape What a trooper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Bless her little heart. What a brave and clever girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
