We've always had foxes for years, as they make their dens in nearby farm fields. Usually, you catch a mere glimpse as they make their rounds. This year, my nextdoor neighbor decided to start feeding them. There are 3 foxes. I told her she's interfering with their survival instincts & hunting ability. I've got numerous paper plates & piles of fox crap in my yard & at any given moment if you look in my yard you will see a fox trotting around as if he's Lord of the Manor. They walk right up to the chicken pens & sit down! If you chase them, they run, but never far & as soon as you turn around they begin to follow you back, as if it's a fun game. They lay down within 20 feet, watching me pull weeds. I can't free range chickens at all anymore, this whole freaking summer, ticks & crickets got a free pass. Across the street at the horse barn, they're talking about shooting them. As much of a PITA as they are, I'd hate to see them killed. I'd like to try & humanely trap & relocate to a wildlife area. I know they're smart, but has anyone had success with trapping? Any advice?
