Advice needed for fox proof run

[Rustysflock]

Hi all
We are currently building a much bigger enclosure for our beloved feathered friends. Out current one has a roof but this one is built around and incorporating our 15 year old oak trees.
At the moment we have dug the mesh about half a foot into the ground and built up stone then earth on top. We are worried about fox’s getting over the top. It is about 8 foot high at the mo and we were going to put a bracket on and have some wire coming out at an angle (sort of what you see at army barracks) will this keep foxes out? Would be absolutely devastated if one got in!!
Any advice is greatly appreciated

 

[Baby_the_duckling]

It might not, they like to dig so I'd suggest making it go deeper, but the height will do.

 

[True Patriot]

Making a "walkway" of patio blocks around the edges will also reduce access by digging. Electric fence is tried and true. Your idea of a overhang on the top of the fence is good. It needs to extend at least 12" out from the fence. If the outer edge angles towards the ground away from the main fence it should be more effective.

 

[JurassicChicken]

I think you have a double post.

 

[Rustysflock]

Thanks for the advice. I will definitely increase the stone on the ground and dig it deeper.

 

[Rustysflock]

I think you have a double post.

Oops! Will find the other one and delete it. Thanks