Leicester_H Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Hi I know the subject of foxes have been covered in many other threads but I was just wondering if anyone knows of a fox getting into the eglu and/or run. I have ordered extra pegs (as our garden is uneven and clay and there are a few foxes around). Obviously, I'll try to remember to get them into the actual eglu every night, but if they were left in the run, how vunerable are they to foxes ? (I will only let them out into the garden after they're settled in and only when one of us is around so we're unlikely (fingers crossed) to leave them out altogether) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Hi Hazel, i know other Omleteers put bricks over the skirt of the run to hold it down as well as the pegs so this might be a good idea. As far as im aware only once or twice has a fox managed to get a chicken by digging under the edge of the run but i think it was beacuse the run was on soft loose ground (im sure i will be corrected if this is not the case) Do post photos when they arrive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Statisically, the hens are incredibly safe in an Eglu & run. But, you are wise to think ahead. I would use something heavier than bricks, foxes are strong & determined. The weakest area to assee is where the run meets the Eglu and the skirt stops. A big, heavy object there will take away that shortest route. Be aware that urban foxes visit in the day, and their is no really safe time if there are foxes nearby. Several members who know they have foxes have a Foxwatch or similar product which seem very effective. After that, you can breathe a sigh of relief that you bought an Eglu, and enjoy your chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 Hi Anyone got a link for foxwatch - the one in the sticky doesn't seem to work Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickpea Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Just so you know, and can compare, amazon are selling a sonic fox repeller for £26.99, which I'll be getting pretty soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I would have done that, but it might be easier to just Google it, rather than ask me! Are you excited about getting your hens? They are such fun, you'll never look back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 VERY excited - have tins of sweetcorn ready as everyone says they are good for bribes - will be posting pictures. Will google foxwatch Ta, H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Hi Hazel. Have just updated the link to the Foxwatch in the sticky on foxes. Thanks for mentioning it wasn't working. Good luck with your new girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
