Foxy Loxy Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Am slightly paranoid about the chickens in the eglu overnight. I am slightly worried that a fox could figure out how to open the egg port. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 I've not heard (I don;t think) of anyone having a fox get in the eggport. Some people place a brick behind the poo tray, just in case, but I can't remember anyone having trouble with the eggport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Loxy Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 I'm not too worried about the poo tray. Some days, I struggle to get it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Although foxes can undo simple catches, I've never heard of an eggport attempt & I'm almost certain it couldn't do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Loxy Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 The egg port feels loose to me though when it is shut. Because it feels loose, I am worried that a fox might realise this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 no, dont worry about the egg port. tho it feels a bit loose (I think because you kind of expect an airplane style airlock?!) you still have to wiggle it about a bit, and dont forget you have opposable thumbs while foxes only have paws!! I seriously dont think they could get in that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynzoz Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Mine is loose too. So I've ordered a new eggport. I've had Children safely catches on mine as I think same. It's so loose. One knock and it could be turned mine. I see what the new one is like. Hopefully it's just the age of the one I've got that makes it loose. I'm sure it's safe. But I also like to know they are completely safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
