Msbooth74 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I thought I should post on here so steps can be taken to safeguard your chickens. We had three chickens, which we have had for 3 years - then on Thursday night a fox got into the Eglu (Classic) through the tray which slides out at the bottom. The fox had somehow managed to get the tray out and squeeze in through the smallest of gaps and up into the Iglu. We found one chicken still on the nesting box and two in the run, all with heads/wings removed. We had always assumed the Eglu to be fox proof but this is not the case and you should take steps to put something behind the Eglu to prevent this happening to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I am so sorry to hear this. I know how you feel and the shock and sadness you are going through. I wish we could develop a fox specific nuclear bomb and nuke the bloody lot off the face of the earth. They are like wasps, do nothing but cause distress and fear. Have you let Omlet know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 My goodness, how devastating especially when you thought they were safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Sorry to hear that, I had something not dissimilar many years ago, when fox got its claws in the back of the eglu by lifting up the actual top of the cover. I wonder if this is what happened to you as their poo tray slot is only 2"high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Sorry to hear that and thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Sorry to read about what has happened to your chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Sorry to hear it. We had a similar incident where a predator pulled chicks out through the gap but hadn't got into the Eglu. It was just a freak accident. Are you sure it was a fox? Could it have been something smaller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
