beckyfitz Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I have recently suffered the third loss of birds due to Mr Fox in my 5 years of poultry keeping - my two dear duckies Each has been different circumstances, but each of these events has occurred in Autumn. I know it probably stands to reason, weather changing, foxes probably still got young look after or young & active cubs setting out on their own, but I thought I would share with others to be extra vigilant. I thought winter would be the worst time when foxes are hungrier - maybe its the extra vigilance after an Autumn catastophe! Anyway, September, October, November in my area & experience are 'extra foxy' - I hope this might help others avoid a loss. Becky x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 good advice, and sorry for your losses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Very sorry I find myself getting a bit complacent when I haven't seen a fox for a few months - a good reminder for me and everyone, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 You are right, I always see foxes lurking around in daylight hours during this time of year. We have one that runs through our front garden (to close for comfort) . Luckily living in the middle of a shooting estate the game keeper keeps the numbers down. I have also noticed a drop in wild rabbits around our area as well so more and more birds of prey are imprinting onto the pheasants and domestic chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
