Fox hunting habits

[Peter1975]

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The Patterdale was developed in the harsh environment in the north of England, an area unsuitable for arable farming and too hilly (in the main) for cattle. Sheep farming is the predominant farming activity on these hills. Since the fox is perceived by farmers as being predatory on sheep and small farm animals, terriers are used for predator control. Unlike the dirt dens found in the hunt country of the south, the rocky dens found in the north do not allow much digging. As a consequence, the terrier needs to be able to bolt the fox from the rock crevice or dispatch it where it is found.

Cracking little dogs, low maintanence and as brave as they come.

 

[chicken Queen]

I have 16new chickens that I had to start all over again. I have 4 hens left after 2 dogs come and attacked my ducks and chickens . the ducks made it ,but the chickens were dead when I came home from the store. Laying on the lawn. I did report it to the sheriff ,and got some satisfaction out of that . The dog own said he would replace the chickens . Well he was real nice about it and it was winter time . Now I got the birds myself. I use the night guards eyes. They do work. I just order more. for all around the coup. Before the dog killings I believe we also had a fox in the hen house . found parts laying around. It was not nice. My rooster was taken under the deck and eaten . We never found them , just parts. So we are starting all over again also. The balance of nature I guess.