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Fox Under My Shed
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Hi I used to have a hedgehog under my shed. Last week I saw a fox dig in under my shed where the hole was and I think he has made it his home. My cats are always looking in there with their fur up. As much as I love animals I am worried about the fox's living in my garden. My patio doors are only 15ft away from the shed. I don't want to block it up in case he's in there. How can I politely request he moves! Any suggestions please.
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Hiya, Foxes hate dog's and humans and an age old humane trick is to put some dog or human hair on the ground where you don't want them to be. (they hate the smell) If you don't have a dog, explain and ask a friend or neighbour to donate some after grooming their dog and pop it around the entrance to the hole (shove a couple of stones on top to keep it from blowing away)....
10:41 Wed 05th Feb 2014
Hiya,
Foxes hate dog's and humans and an age old humane trick is to put some dog or human hair on the ground where you don't want them to be. (they hate the smell)
If you don't have a dog, explain and ask a friend or neighbour to donate some after grooming their dog and pop it around the entrance to the hole (shove a couple of stones on top to keep it from blowing away). This shouldn't bother your cats.
Although I think foxes are lovely, I don't like them anywhere near my garden as I have 2 cats and I know it's very rare for foxes to attack cats but I always worry when the vixen in the woods is calling at night. (luckily I have a dog now so they no longer come into the garden (they used to).
I would say try the ultrasonic devices you can get, but it will affect your cats, so probably not the solution. Also, If you spot any dropings, clear these up and rinse the area well, as this will lessen their territorial bond with your garden.
With a repellent scent around the hole, the fox should move out within a couple of days taking with her any cubs, then you can block it up.
Good Luck :-)
Foxes hate dog's and humans and an age old humane trick is to put some dog or human hair on the ground where you don't want them to be. (they hate the smell)
If you don't have a dog, explain and ask a friend or neighbour to donate some after grooming their dog and pop it around the entrance to the hole (shove a couple of stones on top to keep it from blowing away). This shouldn't bother your cats.
Although I think foxes are lovely, I don't like them anywhere near my garden as I have 2 cats and I know it's very rare for foxes to attack cats but I always worry when the vixen in the woods is calling at night. (luckily I have a dog now so they no longer come into the garden (they used to).
I would say try the ultrasonic devices you can get, but it will affect your cats, so probably not the solution. Also, If you spot any dropings, clear these up and rinse the area well, as this will lessen their territorial bond with your garden.
With a repellent scent around the hole, the fox should move out within a couple of days taking with her any cubs, then you can block it up.
Good Luck :-)
www.pestcontrol-uk.org › News › 2013
The culling of foxes is permitted by law, however you must be sure to enrol in the services of a pest control company who is able and willing to rise to the challenge. As a member of the public, you have the right to protect your property and livestock from damage.
The culling of foxes is permitted by law, however you must be sure to enrol in the services of a pest control company who is able and willing to rise to the challenge. As a member of the public, you have the right to protect your property and livestock from damage.
Taken from the rspca ...Living with urban foxes
How can I block a fox earthI have found in my garden?
If you find a fox earth in the garden, don’t block it unless you are sure it is empty. To check, lightly block the entrances with loose soil or sticks, through which a fox can easily dig out. If after a few days the holes are still blocked, pack them more thoroughly with soil. Take great care in the spring to avoid blocking cubs into an earth – instead block earths during autumn and winter.
How can I block a fox earthI have found in my garden?
If you find a fox earth in the garden, don’t block it unless you are sure it is empty. To check, lightly block the entrances with loose soil or sticks, through which a fox can easily dig out. If after a few days the holes are still blocked, pack them more thoroughly with soil. Take great care in the spring to avoid blocking cubs into an earth – instead block earths during autumn and winter.
Poor Reynard seems to get a bad press it's probably those huntin' people trying to justify their bloodlust. Here's another take on them.
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Just spend time in your shed making plenty of noise. If you see the fox, run towards it. (It will stand it's ground but run away when you get within about 2 feet) Eventually they'll get the message that this is your territory and move on. Any unwanted bath products you got for Christmas poured around the lair will mask their scent and make them feel unwanted.
If all else fails, you can dig them out. (They won't stand their ground. They'll run off especially not if you have a spade in your hand) Then fill in the lair and they won't come back.
If all else fails, you can dig them out. (They won't stand their ground. They'll run off especially not if you have a spade in your hand) Then fill in the lair and they won't come back.
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In answer to your negative criticism chanel5, I love all animals, we have a lot of foxes where I live and I put food out for them in the field where they live. My garden is very small I have cats, a dog and young children and I do not relish foxes a few feet away from my patio doors. Climb down from your soap box.
