Oneillsa Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Hi everyone. this is my first time posting and my apologies if this is not the correct forum. we lost two of our three hens to foxes today and I'm worried about our remaining hen being on her own. Ordinarily, I'd replace them ASAP, but due to lock down the earliest I can get some is 21st April. Am grateful for any advice on how to keep her healthy and happy, as I'm aware single hens do not thrive. thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Hello, and welcome I am sorry to hear of your loss, but glad that you are aware that she needs friends. The 21st isn't too far away, but if you can give us a rough idea of your location (don't tell us where you live) someone on her may possibly know of some hens looking for w new home. Good luck with finding her some new friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneillsa Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 Thank you. I'm on the Kildare/Wicklow border in the Republic of Ireland. I've put the word out locally, so fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Give her plenty of attention and she'll be fine for a while. The important thing is to improve your security, because the fox will return daily looking for another meal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Were they caught out in the garden, or was their coop/run raided? If we have an idea, then we can help with security suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneillsa Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 4 hours ago, The Dogmother said: Were they caught out in the garden, or was their coop/run raided? If we have an idea, then we can help with security suggestions. Thank you @Beantree @The Dogmother they were free roaming in the garden. I usually round them up around 5pm, but was later yesterday. Dogs went bezerk around 5:30, went outside and tell tale feathers on the lawn. Am surprised the fox took two. They have a large, secure run and we only let them out of there for a few hours a day 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Such a shame, and even more galling when you are usually so careful. Is the large run electrified? Might be worth doing that now that you know you have at least one, possibly 2 confident foxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
