Taming a wild grey fox? Any suggestions?

[cheepcheep riri]

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Oh, I forgot to ask what you were trying to trap when you caught this fox.[/quote
I was trying to trap ferral cats we have caught 5 already spaying and neutering them then releasing. But I have caught a possum and a skunk.

 

[enola]

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Oh, I forgot to ask what you were trying to trap when you caught this fox.[/quote
I was trying to trap ferral cats we have caught 5 already spaying and neutering them then releasing. But I have caught a possum and a skunk.

Ferel cats are terrible here, too.

 

[cheepcheep riri]

He is not at ALL afraid of chickens. If you were carrying him in the trap, the ONLY thought on his mind was finding a way out of the trap. He probably didn't even notice the chickens!

I can guarantee he was there trying to figure out how to have a chicken dinner.

In case you are interested, it is probably illegal to transport the fox to turn it lose at another location. Also, you should research the statistics on how many relocated animals die a slow horrible death when relocated and released.

I wouldnt have even thought of letting it go anywhere else. But on this ranch is had quail, ducks, turkeys and mice. I don't want to shoot it. I don't want it eating chickens either.

 

[cheepcheep riri]

Sorry that quote messed up. But I have been trying to catch cats. People have been dropping them off and they are very loud meowing during the night. When we have been trying to trap those cats we have caught a possum and skunk. Which I am glad we trapped because I don't want them eating our chickens.

 

[enola]

If you release this fox, you will be releasing a trap wise fox. If your chicken house is not 100% predator proof, he will figure out how to get in.

 

[alldembirds]

the fur bearing permit is not a pet permit I dont know whats to be confused about


“A Fur-bearing Animal Propagator is a person licensed to take or possess a living fur-bearing animal and hold it for propagation or sale. Species subject to these requirements include …, all fox, …” “A Fur-bearing Propagation Permit does not authorize individuals to possess live fur-bearing animals as pets. This IS NOT a “pet permit.””
[link]“Texas Administrative Code TITLE 31 PART 2 CHAPTER 65 SUBCHAPTER Q STATEWIDE FUR-BEARING ANIMAL PROCLAMATION ”


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“It is not legal to keep fur-bearing animals (fox, otter, raccoon, opossum, skunk, etc.) as pets in Texas regardless of where they came from. Furthermore, the state health department has instituted a rabies quarantine on foxes. This pretty much restricts the movement of live foxes to animal control officers and zoo employees.”

 

[enola]

There is nothing to be confused about. If you are not going to destroy him, you have to release him.

 

[cheepcheep riri]

Ok that's what's gonna happen then! Thanks for helping me sort this out.

 

[enola]

I am sure the fox is glad he is not in my trap...... I am not at all confused about what to do with a fox in my trap...... *****evil grin******

 

[cheepcheep riri]

Haha! I was thinking about stuffing it but it's so expensive.