fox problem,,,

foxypal · #1 (**permalink**) 20-05-2011, 09:31 PM

Well not mine but it might be if my neighbour tells me off again,,,uuugggg
Ok for a couple of years I have been feeding an old fox and my neighbour told me off but im being sneaky and putting the food out my side window then going out the door and round the building to retreive it then putting it in his bowl,,that way my neighbour doesnt see me take any food out,,,,

,,,anyhow recently there have been brown patches appearing on our joint front lawns and i know exactly what it is,,its obviously fox urine,,Im waiting for him to explode and I cant blame him tbh because its honestly unslghtly.
Thing is its not my fox who is doing it cos my fox is a male and he cocks his leg against a hedge,tree, wall whatever,,,so its a female fox who is doing it. What the devil can I do about this because I know its going to cause trouble!!

Thing is my male fox is so sweet I dont want to stop feeding him!

Littlesparrow · #2 (**permalink**) 20-05-2011, 09:37 PM

Personally I don't agree with feeding foxes near habitation unless you live in isolation, it is inviting the fox to get into trouble if he kills someones chickens or pets.

foxypal · #3 (**permalink**) 20-05-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Littlesparrow

Personally I don't agree with feeding foxes near habitation unless you live in isolation, it is inviting the fox to get into trouble if he kills someones chickens or pets.

I know uuggg,,thing is my fox is a wuss,,he allows a white female cat to eat out his bowl before he does and my cat has also chased him but it doesnt mean another fox who was taught to kill wont attack them.

I know im silly,,my head tells me to scream at him to scare him away but my heart wont let me,,,thing is there wasnt a problem before this female one came along who is soiling the grass,,and its bad believe me!!

Littlesparrow · #4 (**permalink**) 20-05-2011, 09:46 PM

I think it would be unusual for a fox to kill a cat, but they do kill pet rabbits, guinea pigs,ducks and chickens.

foxypal · #5 (**permalink**) 20-05-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Littlesparrow

I think it would be unusual for a fox to kill a cat, but they do kill pet rabbits, guinea pigs,ducks and chickens.

I dont think theres any upset round here tbh,,they keep themselves to themselves really,,I dont know what this lot eat really. I only give food to the little old man one.

STYRBJORN · #6 (**permalink**) 21-05-2011, 06:46 AM

So now your neighbour will ring the council and your friendly old fox will end up in a live trap, and have his brain blown out by a .410 shotgun. Littlesparrow has the right of it I'm afraid. All you have done is make "your" fox into an easy victim.

foxypal · #7 (**permalink**) 21-05-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by STYRBJORN

So now your neighbour will ring the council and your friendly old fox will end up in a live trap, and have his brain blown out by a .410 shotgun. Littlesparrow has the right of it I'm afraid. All you have done is make "your" fox into an easy victim.

Oh god thats not fair though,,he cocks his leg,,its not him thats doing the peeing!
TBH Id rather have my neighbour shot,,he isnt a nice person! TBT

STYRBJORN · #8 (**permalink**) 22-05-2011, 07:30 AM

I accept that the dog fox is unlikely to be the culprit. The trouble is that now he is accustomed to being fed he will be easy to catch. Neither your neighbour nor the council pest controller will make fine distinctions. Their approach will be "It's a bloody fox. Kill it." I have to say that people who feed urban foxes are doing them no favours at all.

I an not attacking you personally, but I do wish people would think through the consequences of their actions.

Ric

foxypal · #9 (**permalink**) 23-05-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by STYRBJORN

I accept that the dog fox is unlikely to be the culprit. The trouble is that now he is accustomed to being fed he will be easy to catch. Neither your neighbour nor the council pest controller will make fine distinctions. Their approach will be "It's a bloody fox. Kill it." I have to say that people who feed urban foxes are doing them no favours at all.

I an not attacking you personally, but I do wish people would think through the consequences of their actions.

Ric

I do totally agree with you tbh and tbh I cant even remember how it started,,I didnt do it to attract them originally all I know is this particular one turned up and looked at me all sweetness and light!