How do I free range my chickens with a Fox in the woods??

[cmom]

I don't criticize. I know everyone is different and has different situations. This is my setup. Our land is mostly open pasture. I have lost birds to predators while free ranging and just don't do it anymore but my birds have nice large pens.

 

[BYC Project Manager]

My property is surrounded by woods on three out of the four sides and we have always had a problem with foxes but this certain fox keeps coming back so I can’t free range my hens. Normally this would be fine but The hens are out around 9 hours each day and because of the Fox they’re now locked in their run all day and they need to stretch their legs and get fresh greens. Also I don’t have enough time to sit out there and watch them. What should I do to get rid of that Fox?

Congrats @CrazyChicken Lady, your post is featured on our homepage! Did you manage to get rid of that fox?

 

[CrazyChicken Lady]

Congrats @CrazyChicken Lady, your post is featured on our homepage! Did you manage to get rid of that fox?

Thank you so much! And yes the fox finally left us alone

 

[BYC Project Manager]

Thank you so much! And yes the fox finally left us alone

@CrazyChicken Lady, is there a specific method that you used or did it just not come back again?

 

[City Farmer Jim]

Local Fish and Game/Wild life agency would be the place I would start. They have the resources and will know the best method to deal with the predator(s).

 

[CrazyChicken Lady]

@CrazyChicken Lady, is there a specific method that you used or did it just not come back again?

No I guess it finally realized my chickens aren’t it’s food!

 

[micstrachan]

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Sorry, @cmom, my post was not directed at you. I think I accidentantally quoted you, but I was responding to @centrarchid whose posts on this thread are mostly negative.

 

[SLOChick]

I currently use a 100lb. Doberman security system. I have no foxes, coyotes, raccoons, possums, hawks or anything else for that matter.

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I purchased a similar, but smaller Australian system that can't hear chickens being slaughtered over the sound of her own snoring.

 

[cmom]

I purchased a similar, but smaller Australian system that can't hear chickens being slaughtered over the sound of her own snoring.

 

[BaaKaaawk]

I purchased a similar, but smaller Australian system that can't hear chickens being slaughtered over the sound of her own snoring.

You bought a Holden instead of a Audi.

Surprised actually as Aussie Shepards *usually* have a reputation for solid herder. I guess there are variances in all breeds!