Fox!!!

[Niki6s10]

Fox showed up today for the first time since getting my flock. I have fencing buried around my coop. Any other suggestions on fox proofing or deterring a fox from my coop?

 

[DobieLover]

As long as you've enclosed all openings to the coop (vents, windows, etc) and the run with hardware cloth that is property attached, and we aren't talking about a tiny little pre-fab coop, you should be fine. If you want another level of defense you can install some hot wires around your setup.

 

[mowin]

Recently, I've got a fox that I seen a few times during the day, but It usually comes at night. It doesn't even give my coop/run a second look. She knows she's not getting in. However, I've had a few stubborn fox, coon, yotes that just wouldn't give up.

 

[Niki6s10]

Recently, I've got a fox that I seen a few times during the day, but It usually comes at night. It doesn't even give my coop/run a second look. She knows she's not getting in. However, I've had a few stubborn fox, coon, yotes that just wouldn't give up.

This one didn’t try either but wanted to be ready. We are just getting over a dog attack

 

[Ridgerunner]

Google "fox climbing fence". You might find some interesting videos.

If you have dig protection, solid fencing and coop (gates or nests external to the coop are sometimes a weak point) and a run covering they can't rip apart you should be in good shape. You could trap or shoot that one fox but there are others. Good barriers are you best protection.

Most coops are more predator proof than most runs, especially if the run is any size. Locking them in the coop only at night is another layer of protection. But if you are comfortable your run is safe that's not necessary.