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OT - Chicken thieving fox

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SteveinCT

11-20-2005 15:49:11




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Way off topic but does anyone have any suggestions to get rid of a fox that got at least 4 chickens in the last week?? The wife and I work, so when the chickens fly over their fence to free range, good bye chickens. I have had a bunch of foxes die from lead poisoning, I have tried traps, but I haven't had much luck with bait. I have tried chicken wings and such, anyone have a sure fired bait?? Too busy to sit out waiting and if one of my wife's ducks gets hit, I'm in trouble. Thanks all and have a good week! Steve

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Kendog

11-23-2005 06:30:02




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 Re: OT - Chicken thieving fox in reply to SteveinCT, 11-20-2005 15:49:11  
If some of the chicken is left behind, then you have a weasel or mink visiting. If you know it is a fox, spray some coyote urine around the perimeter as they are not friends and that should end it. Coons are mean but not stealthy, so the hens will raise a ruckus long before falling to one. Grey fox are great climbers, so be aware of that. Red fox take more chickens in story books than real life, as they are happy to chase mice & voles. If it's a coyote, give him one easy access point and use a strong leg-hold trap. Keep us posted with reports/
sightings.

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Gaby

11-22-2005 06:06:58




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 Re: OT - Chicken thieving fox in reply to SteveinCT, 11-20-2005 15:49:11  
Have you actually seen the fox take the chicken? Reason I ask is that I do alot of trapping and find that quite often with chickens the fox gets blamed for the damage is done by raccoons. If it is fox remember they are canines and have a great sense of smell. To successfully trap you MUST wear scent free gloves and keep everything free of human odor. Best bet may be to find a local trapper. Good luck.

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Steveagain

11-22-2005 15:34:03




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 Re: OT - Chicken thieving fox in reply to Gaby, 11-22-2005 06:06:58  
Just went to let the dogs out and there was a red fox. Dogs didn't catch him, though.



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SteveinCT

11-22-2005 15:18:11




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 Re: OT - Chicken thieving fox in reply to Gaby, 11-22-2005 06:06:58  
Gaby, I have shot at least seven red fox on the loose, 3 out of traps, one grey fox, a coyote, possums and a coon. I know it's fox or maybe a coyote. Usually the coons take the head. I am searching for a bait, cause I am the local trapper on my place, cause the less people know, the better! Thanks!



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Pajamafied John

11-21-2005 16:08:46




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 Re: OT - Chicken thieving fox in reply to SteveinCT, 11-20-2005 15:49:11  
Your best bet might be stringing some netting to keep the chickens from free ranging. We had the same problem and lost one chicken to a neighbors dog. We netted in the coop and run area. No more problems . Depends on how big your run is.



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Chuck (VA)

11-20-2005 18:50:10




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 Re: OT - Chicken thieving fox in reply to SteveinCT, 11-20-2005 15:49:11  
To Trap you are using the wrong bait. I used to trap for a living when younger. To catch a fox:
Set the trap in small depression and lightly cover with dry sand (if it freezes where you live) pile around trap with fresh horse manure half a dozen pellets. They are like dogs and can"t resist rolling in it.



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SteveinCT

11-21-2005 08:43:21




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 Re: OT - Chicken thieving fox in reply to Chuck (VA), 11-20-2005 18:50:10  
I thought about clipping the wings, I thought you had to do both. I have a horse next farm over, but I also have german shepherds who love horse poop as an appetizer to chicken poop. Thanks for the advice!



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arthur H

11-20-2005 18:26:11




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 Re: OT - Chicken thieving fox in reply to SteveinCT, 11-20-2005 15:49:11  
they are unable to fly over the fence. need only to cut the feathers short not the bone. art



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Led

11-20-2005 17:04:16




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 Re: OT - Chicken thieving fox in reply to SteveinCT, 11-20-2005 15:49:11  
Chickens are prey animals, they must be confined or some critters will get them. Clip one wing so they cannot fly over the fence. DO NOT CLIP BOTH.

Led



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Chris(WA)

11-20-2005 18:10:13




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 Re: OT - Chicken thieving fox in reply to Led, 11-20-2005 17:04:16  
I'm chicken ignorant...Why clip only one wing?



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old

11-20-2005 18:32:51




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 Re: OT - Chicken thieving fox in reply to Chris(WA), 11-20-2005 18:10:13  
Clipping one wing causes an unblance so they can't fly and if they try they sort of flip or go in a circle.



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