Gordon Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 I recently bought one of these - battery-powered version at the moment. It clicked continuously whenever it was switched on and the battery ran down within a week. It should last for 3 months according to the instructions. Does this seem like a fault to anyone OR does it tock all the time, please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 It only "tocks" when it senses heat or movement within a certain range. It doesn't work continuously. I put mine on at night when there are no chickens wandering in front of it, although they open the eglu door themselves and probably wear it down a bit in the mornings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Hi Gordon, nice to see you posted about this and I am sure you'll get some ideas. As I said ours is mains and 'clicks' when you approach. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Is it a proper "foxwatch" as we got a similar thing from B&Q, had it about a week and it now is just making such a noise it has now been turned off...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 eeek! I have (two minutes ago) ordered a Foxwatch as I'm sick of seeing him hanging around the garden, and leaving a horrible smell ... I ordered from Primrose, as they were the cheapest I could see. I wanted to get it before my holiday, but thought I could leave it on constantly - do you turn it off during the day? It will be battery-powered, for now at least, until I can run a cable up the garden safely. Was hoping this would keep my girls in peace while I am away! and make the fox choose somewhere else to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboyhull Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 They have a sensor on, so in theory you should just be able to leave it on with batteries for quite some time....... Ours is just broken I think....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted July 26, 2007 Author Share Posted July 26, 2007 It only "tocks" when it senses heat or movement within a certain range. It doesn't work continuously. I put mine on at night when there are no chickens wandering in front of it, although they open the eglu door themselves and probably wear it down a bit in the mornings. So, do the chickens make it tock? My fox watch is put in such a position that they pass in front of it. Maybe I should move it to the other side of the run - closer to the field I'm concerned about. But then - what if the bushy tailed predator sneaks up from my garden side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted July 26, 2007 Author Share Posted July 26, 2007 Is it a proper "foxwatch" as we got a similar thing from B&Q, had it about a week and it now is just making such a noise it has now been turned off...... Yes, it's the genuine thing. I am sending it back to supplier after a friendly chat to them - it sdeems it might be faulty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted July 26, 2007 Author Share Posted July 26, 2007 eeek! I have (two minutes ago) ordered a Foxwatch as I'm sick of seeing him hanging around the garden, and leaving a horrible smell ... I ordered from Primrose, as they were the cheapest I could see. I wanted to get it before my holiday, but thought I could leave it on constantly - do you turn it off during the day? It will be battery-powered, for now at least, until I can run a cable up the garden safely. Was hoping this would keep my girls in peace while I am away! and make the fox choose somewhere else to play. I rung Primrose today - my supplier. They asked me to send mine back which I have done. They don't think it should tick all the time BUT if it is close to bushes that wave in the wind then this might activate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Quite a few people on here use Foxwatch and are happy with it, but they seem to be the ones who have it hardwired in rather than using batteries. Gordon, try PMing Twiglet and LJ (Lesley Jean) they are two people who I know have one and are happy with them. Buffie has too, but I see that you've been in touch with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Yes Clare I responded to Gordons email and suggested he post, can't think of much more to add and maybe it has a fault. Ours is fine BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiglet Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Hello - I LOVE my foxwatch and it runs on batteries which I reckon last about 4-5 months, when you click it on it makes 4 high pitched beeps to show it's working, if the battery is dead, it doesn't make this noise. I leave mine on all the time unless I am out & about in the garden with the girls as it clicks when chickens or humans pass in front of it and I presume this wears the battery out, however, it shouldn't click with tree/bush movement and it shouldn't just click all the time so I reckon yours is def. faulty. I am really happy with mine. I can't remember where I got it from, it was a link that was on a post on here some time ago. It came with a satisfaction money-back guarantee from the manufacturer! Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Chooks Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Have had 2 foxwatches with mains adaptor covering lawn for 6 months in anticipation of cube coming next week as we have had a longstanding fox presence. They are so tame that one came in our kitchen!!! Not seen them in garden once and not had to scoop up fox droppings since. During heavy rain one of them fired continuously - allowed it to dry and it settled again. So far so good with the foxwatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 phew - this all sounds really positive! I know nothing will keep the fox away, but I'd like to discourage him from my garden. Last week he was casually sniffing round the run in broad daylight, my chickens seemed remarkably calm about it but I worry that it must be stressful for them. I am hoping that he will find some different routes across the garden, and not feel quite so at home there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 There's no reason not to keep it on all the time. It just saves on batteries, and we're either at home or the chickens are in the eglu run during the day. If I was going away I'd maybe put a fresh battery in, or just leave it on all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anjuli Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 If it only covers 180 degrees, won't the fox get wise and sneaak around the back out of range? Does that mean for those of us with our chicken houses n the middle of out gardens, we should have two intalled? Can't imagine convincing DH about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
