Blue-DiamondChick07 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 at 6.30 this morning a Fox broke into my Hens, killed one and has left one seriously injured my bearded silkie Cilla can hardly walk, I'm going to call the Vet but doubtful she'll make it RIP to Peppa the Fox wasn't even hungry he just left them... scared for others now, won't sleep tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerlady Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I am so sorry ...can you get her to vet this morning? Sounds serious...do you know where the damn thing got in? Will you be able to make it safe? Again, so sorry..sending hugs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 (edited) so sorry, fingers crossed the vet can do something. Edited November 20, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 So sorry to hear this I have my fingers crossed for your girl x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skye Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Really sorry to hear it. How is your other girl? Poor little souls. skye x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Oh I'm so sorry Blue-DiamondChick. Hope she pulls through for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy chick Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I'm so sorry. I hope that your other girl is going to be ok. I think i'm going to buy a baby monitor to put in my chicken coop, At least then I would be able to hear any commotion and hopefully get to them in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerlady Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Any news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skye Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Really sorry but I think you are right about the fox coming back. You'll have to make the coop safe or bring your girls inside/into a secure shed overnight until it is. skye x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherinedon Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 what a sad post im so sorry to hear that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Really sorry to hear about that. I can't stand foxes these days. I've been using a foxwatch device for 8 months now (bought from Earth Systems at www.earth-systems.co.uk) for about £40. It's been pretty effective for me so far, it might be worth looking into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I'm so sorry about your girls, I hope Cilla recovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Sorry to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Gas Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Good Luck and treat for shock as I'm sure you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Do you have an Omlet chicken coup or a wooden one I thought the Omlet system is fox proof How did you get on at the vets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodinparts Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Oh I'm so sorry...that's heartbreaking. Hoping the vet has managed to help Cilla...We're all thinking of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna C Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Please let us know how you got on at vets. Really sorry for you and you're other girls . Was it at omlet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella14 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Really sorry to hear this. It must have been so traumatic for you as well as the hens. I hope she recovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-DiamondChick07 Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 Well, she made it through the night and is pecking at food this morning. Just shock and bruising. The Fox came back though I'm stressing big time! Not sure what to do, scared he'll break into my growers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Well, she made it through the night and is pecking at food this morning. Just shock and bruising. The Fox came back though I'm stressing big time! Not sure what to do, scared he'll break into my growers I'm glad she seems to be recovering. I think the best way of fox proofing is some sort of electric fencing. I think Flytesofancy or it could be Forsham do kits to add to the outside of a WIR type pen. Not cheap but effective. Sending hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerlady Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 So glad she made it through the nite, thats really encouraging!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Good to hear she made it through the night and is recovering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-DiamondChick07 Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 Well, she made it through the night and is pecking at food this morning. Just shock and bruising. The Fox came back though I'm stressing big time! Not sure what to do, scared he'll break into my growers I'm glad she seems to be recovering. I think the best way of fox proofing is some sort of electric fencing. I think Flytesofancy or it could be Forsham do kits to add to the outside of a WIR type pen. Not cheap but effective. Sending hugs. Was thinking about it, but have to think of my little boy, don't want him getting a shock. Thats another reason why I'm worrying, as Foxes have started attacking us humans.. It needs to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Gosh how awful i hope that you and your other hens are going to be okay, everybody here is thinking of you. xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 You could put a barrier (knowles netting?) around the WIR with the electric fencing on to act as a reminder to your son not to touch the fence. With a single wire at the top and bottom there is less chance of him touching it. It also would hurt him but not do any harm. It is more of a shock that anything. I have 3 children, my eldest is now 5 and youngest 2, and as long as I remind them not to touch the fence they don't go near it. I on the other hand am not so bright and have touched it to check how strong the shock is. Alternatively you need a man with a gun. Not an approach I would take but I can see why others would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
