Sadly one of my cockerels died of natural causes so I decided to put it to good use and staked it out at the edge of the meadow next to the small wood in the hope that either the buzzard or fox would get a free meal, and in return I would be able to capture some footage on the camera trap. The fox showed up on the second night and so took first prize; I had seen the buzzard in nearby trees in the proceeding days, and I have to admit that secretly I had hoped it would provide some interesting footage of it feeding on the bird during the day, but it was not to be, maybe next time I will get lucky! The handsome fox with its black tipped ears, black stockings and fulsome tail, was however a worthy recipient of the free meal.
If you keep chickens then please don't feel like the fox is an enemy that has to be destroyed; as keepers of chickens, ducks or geese, invest the time to make your pens fox proof and then you can happily coexist without any issues.
Our 'fox proof' chicken run with electric fence!
