savena5630 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I never thought i'd say this, but I think there is currently a fox sunbathing right by my eglu run (containing 5 chickens!!) He/she doesn't seem particularly bothered and my chickens seem quite happy... Very confused!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 That is not uncommon. I'm afraid it doesn't mean he's friendly - the fact that your hens don't seem bothered may indicate that he's a regular visitor, and they are used to him, as my hens have got used to various cats (not all of them mine). He's probably tested the Eglu defences, and knows he can't get in, so he's biding his time until they are out of the run. From his point of view, he probably thinks he is sunbathing in HIS garden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 A friend in London has a fox with sunbathes on their shed roof every day; they daren't let their hens out at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 No not friendly, just waiting until his dinner is ready for him to take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 he's sun bathing there because it's a sun trap and is holding/giving off heat I used to get one on my compost heap a few years ago a quick soaking with cold water from the hose pipe moved it on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Methinks he is a patient fox rather than a friendly one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
