newcountrygirl Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I have one large enclosed WIR for four of my girls plus the cockerel. My other two girls are currently in a very small, low run which is then enclosed in a bigger run but it doesnt have a top. Hubby says he thinks we should take the small run out because it is a real hassle when shutting them in at night, cos it is quite hard to fasten up. I was worried that a fox could get in over the top of the run but he says if there isnt anything for it to climb onto such as a roof it wont be able to get up and over - what does anyone think? The run has walls (wire) which are just short of 6ft high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 yes in theory a fox could get over the top it just depends on how flimsy it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 They can scale astonishing heights, so I would be very careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Could a cat get in there? If so, then a fox can (and will). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 yes they can scale 6t with very little trouble. I would put a roof on it or an electric fence wire round the top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 For the electric fence top try http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/chickenhouses/Garden-Fence-Pond-Electric-Fence-Kit.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcountrygirl Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Thanks everyone. I suspected a fox could scale it. I shall report this back to my hubby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 A fox could definately get in. I have a 6ft high weld mesh WIR and my cat regularly climbs it with no difficulty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
