Fox Attack

[jng]

I had a very bad day on Wednesday!! I had 8 laying hens 1 Rooster and 5 Quail. I lost 3 young hens, my rooster and all 5 of my quail taken by FOXES!!!!! Chooks were all inside their shed roof wired in and weldmesh fences. Feathers everywhere my remaining 5 hens in shock. I had bred everyone of them. Sick to my stomach. Even had a Fox light going.

 

[McChooky]

I would move the survivors to a secure pen until you can find out where the fox got in. It will be back for the rest! Check them closely for injuries and treat for shock. I'm sorry for your loss!

 

[Callender Girl]

How horrific! Predator massacres are absolutely stomach turning; I am sorry for you and your birds.

The survivors will likely be skittish and distressed for a while. Here's hoping they are all physically uninjured.

 

[jng]

Thank you for your messages. I have 4 new Jumbo Quail all females- love their eggs. I have moved them into a new setup and off the ground. My 3 silkie hens are laying everyday and are locked into their cottage at night. Will attempt to attach a photo.

 

[jng]

Since the fox attack I have set up lots of solar lights on a continuous length and lock my goats and sheep in the shed and yard which is alongside my poultry yards every night. I also lock all my chooks away in a fox proof area every night. No problems so far.

 

[Isadora]

Since the fox attack I have set up lots of solar lights on a continuous length and lock my goats and sheep in the shed and yard which is alongside my poultry yards every night. I also lock all my chooks away in a fox proof area every night. No problems so far.

Glad to hear that. It doesn't seem that lights are as big of a deterrent as people hope for but a fox proof coop/run etc is worth its weight in gold.