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Discussion in 'Predators and Pests' started by ladycrotalus, Sep 16, 2009.

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  1. Sep 16, 2009 #1
    ladycrotalus

    ladycrotalus Chillin' With My Peeps

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    After hearing my chickens freaking out i ran out to the porch to see a fox staring at them. I wanna put a hot wire around the whole coop. Is there a site that gives detailed instructions and all the items i will need for it? Can i make it with a switch to turn it off when im working in and around the coop?
     
  3. Sep 16, 2009 #2
    Cetawin

    Cetawin Chicken Beader

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    Yes you can turn it off and on...just remember to do so.

    If you go to building supply store or farm store everything you need will be there all together and there are brochures and etc on the various systems usually. It is really not hard to do. [​IMG]
     
  5. Sep 16, 2009 #3
    gkeesling

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    You might check with Tractor Supply. They have all kinds of electrical wire stuff like that.
     
  7. Sep 17, 2009 #4
    chixrus

    chixrus Chillin' With My Peeps

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    will a fox eat a full grown chicken?
     
  9. Sep 17, 2009 #5
    catfish/okie

    catfish/okie Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Quote:You bet they will Red ones are alot worse than grey ones but both a fully capable of killing and eating a full grown chicken of any size.
     
  11. Sep 17, 2009 #6
    chixrus

    chixrus Chillin' With My Peeps

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    hmm, i just saw one earlier today, it was really small, only a little bigger than a cat
     
  13. Sep 17, 2009 #7
    Ashmeade

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    Yes and quick and with sharp teeth. They can take down a full size chicken in seconds with no hesitation. I HATE foxes! [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Sep 17, 2009
  15. Sep 17, 2009 #8
    mxpres

    mxpres Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Little foxes grow up to make big foxes,and more foxes and more foxes and ,,well,,where theirs little ones its a sure bet that the parents are close by,,secure your coop and keep a close watch on your birds if you free range,and fox can grab a full grown chicken and be on his way before you realize whats happening,,, [​IMG]
     

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