sallyj Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Hi, I'm getting an Omlet cube next week and I am so excited I am planning to choose my own hens, 3 or 4 from a local farm. Has anyone got any feedback on using a Fox Watch to deter foxes in the garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Hello and welcome to the Forum - bet you can't wait for your Cube to arrive. Yes, search around and you'll find a few topics on this. Lots of us use them and they are a great deterrent. They won't stop foxes altogether though. A couple of tips - position it so that the 'beam' is facing away from the Eglu or Cube, that way it won't be triggered by your chickens moving around, but only by things approaching. That way the batteries don't wear down so fast, I found they lasted ages but others have complained they run down quickly so it might be worth considering a mains adaptor. I also recommend moving the Foxwatch every so often, otherwise your local fox may simply work out a route that lets him avoid it. I highly recommend it, as it stops the fox hanging around eyeing up your chickens and sending them into a frenzy! Now you need to let us know what colour Cube, and what sort of chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I use mine all the time, but there's also a solar one on the market, there's a thread on here some where..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I have mine on a timer (because of the dogs) and ever since I have had it there have been no fox poos anywhere near the chickens so hopefully it is stopping the foxes from staying too long!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadAboutChooks Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I too purchased a foxwatch after foxes were persistently trying to dig into my eglu. I purchased the mains adapter and put it on last thing at night, after my dogs have been out. Since having the foxwatch I have not seen a fox near the run or any sign of them trying to dig in. Definatly recommend it as a effective deterrant, but not a 100% guarantee!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Got to say anywhere can have foxes but if you are rural in particular I would be 100% certain with electric fencing, there has been quite a lot written on this & foxwatch etc so perhaps do a search on the forum. Good luck with your cube I love mine and am so pleased can understand why people collect these products..Fab you wont regret it...very easy to look after etc indie Hey farm saddlery do a good energisers for electric fencing etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallyj Posted July 31, 2009 Author Share Posted July 31, 2009 Thanks for all your advice everyone I have now bought a Fox Watch and I shall how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
