hilda-and-evadne Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Me too. Went out to the garden today, huge fox sitting by one of the eglus, another smaller scrawnier fox standing on the garden wall at the end. That eglu has the youngest three in it, and evidently they could smell the fox because they were bok-bokking frantically. Hope everyone's hens stay safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Not nice . At least you've had forewarning though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizzyMomma Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Yes it is very scary indeed all these fox sightings all of a sudden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I've been noticing mud on some of the runs where muddy paws have been at the wire and also scratches on frames in the last few weeks. Some of my runs are wired underneath and the wire extends out about a foot all round the outside of the run and I notice thats been pulled up in places too I've even noticed paw prints on feed bins in a stable with a 4ft high door, I know foxes can scale that easily but I thought that entering a closed in space wouldnt be their style Hungry foxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennym Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 We've seen a few, in particular a rather large white fox, which I guess was an albino. It was quite beautiful actually, looked a bit wolf-like. I don't even let my girls go to the other side of the garden on their own at the moment, it just seems to be fox season! They aren't getting out much but better that than Mr Fox's dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 My guess would be that they have had their cubs and are looking for food for them. That white fox sounds interesting; bet it looks beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Apparently it is the beginning of the 'dispersal' period, ie last years cubs are shown a red card and have to make their own way in the world. The mating season is around now, and cubs will be born in March. From March to May are the peak danger times for pet keepers, as the hungry vixens will be looking for fast food whilst they are feeding their cubs. Extra vigilance required! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Apparently it is the beginning of the 'dispersal' period, ie last years cubs are shown a red card and have to make their own way in the world. The mating season is around now, and cubs will be born in March. From March to May are the peak danger times for pet keepers, as the hungry vixens will be looking for fast food whilst they are feeding their cubs. Extra vigilance required! Now that's very interesting; thank you for explaining that. Didn't know about the "dispersal" period ... ... wonder if that will work on my teenagers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennym Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 wonder if that will work on my teenagers Thanks for the info Egluntyne, that's good to know. I wonder if there are more than usual this year because of the mild winter as well - not so much 'natural attrition', maybe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
