Fox and electric poultry net

[Stonewall Acres]

I originally was thinking I would free range a small flock within electric poultry netting during the day and then lock them in a coop at night, until I noticed that we have a fox that regularly visits our property. Now I am wondering if that will be enough protection. Would it be wiser for me to invest in an enclosed run? I was really hoping to be able to rotate them on grass tractor style, but I really don’t want to set up a flock as a buffet for the fox. This is our first flock & I want to start them off the best I can.

 

[WthrLady]

I personally like my giant run. 5 months of the year is crummy here. The run keeps them safe when I am not home, yet they can have more room and play. It keeps them warm and dry and out of the wind too.

 

[crazy4ChickensNducks]

I have a giant run and then when it is nice out I let the chickens out into a primer I poultry net and I move the net around my yard

 

[DobieLover]

I doubt a fox would get past a properly charged and maintained poultry net.
I have about 1/4 acre fenced off for my flock using a 40" high net charged with 10,000 volts. I've heard fox in the woods surrounding our property as well as across the road. We've never had anything get into the pen.
It stopped my 90 pound Doberman in his tracks. He won't go near the pen. I'm sure a little fox would learn to avoid it just as quickly.

 

[WthrLady]

They bounce right off a fence and learn very quickly to avoid it. Being in Canada, a run would allow cold weather/winter/ windy roaming time while also being protected.