First time seeing a fox

[LlamaGirl4]

Walk your dog everyday around the coop. Let him pee around the area. Scatter his poop along the bush line. The scent may be enough to deter the fox.

That’s a good idea. Thanks

 

[Ducksandchickens]

Has the Fox came back since you posted?

 

[centrarchid]

The dog scent marking alone will not keep fox away. I have tried that a lot. Fox will even have scent marking war with the dog and go out of its way to lay a fresh mark.

Get a game camera and set it up where you saw fox. You will likely find the fox visits a lot more than you think and very likely keeps a schedule.

 

[llombardo]

I don't free range mine, but I have an electric fence and use my German Shepherds as a deterrent for anything that may come in the yard and attempt to get in the run.

 

[Butterscotchbitesfinger]

Good for Rascal
Hopefully he learns to protect your chickens

 

[Abriana]

Electric netting is what I use. I have a fox that hangs around and the flock and fox have happily co-existed without the slightest issue. Even during winter. Either electric fence or a run set at least a foot in the ground and an electrified perimeter.

 

[cmom]

The dog scent marking alone will not keep fox away. I have tried that a lot. Fox will even have scent marking war with the dog and go out of its way to lay a fresh mark.

Get a game camera and set it up where you saw fox. You will likely find the fox visits a lot more than you think and very likely keeps a schedule.

I agree. I get a fox on one of my game cameras most every night. This was last night.