Posted on 06/06/2019 11:09:50 AM PDT by Dacula
We have a family of foxes that live nearby. There have been multiple reports of sightings. In fact, my son and I saw one of the parents and two of the kits in our driveway last night.
If I go the trapping route, I must obtain a commercial trapping license (free) and dispatch the animal. It takes five business days to get the license. Even if it is on my own property.
I can go with noise deterrents, but the problem will remain.
We have chickens and bees, but they are all safe and free from harm. I learned the hard way over the years.
So far, the foxes have killed many beneficial animals. We used to have to feral barn cats that kept the mouse and rodent population down - they are gone. Many of the 'good' snakes have been eaten as well.
I have contacted the animal shelter, police non-emergency department, and the Department of Natural Resources. No real help.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Early morning...Distressed rabbit call.....22LR....
End of problem...
I’d rather have foxes than cats and snakes. Foxes eat rodents also.
Along with foxes, we have coyotes in my suburban setting.
Cops won’t do anything except tell you to keep your kids and pets indoors.
I’d go the live trap method regardless. Foxes are very cool and useful animals, just maybe not in your back yard. Then if you end up in a similar situation in the future you’ll be all set to deal with it.
Ground beef.
D-con.
Some assembly required...............
Buy a shotgun from Joe Biden.
Nearby Coperative Extension?
Ours is pretty helpful.
Those wild and crazy guys!
Cooperative Extension.
I have found out that there is a legal liability if I go this route. I have to notify the government, remove the animal and if neighbors see a trap without a valid license, I can get fined.
I got two nice sized traps from Tractor Supply for $30. I would hate for them to go to waste.
I am thinking of the three S’s.
I’d go the live trap method regardless. Foxes are very cool and useful animals, just maybe not in your back yard. Then if you end up in a similar situation in the future you’ll be all set to deal with it.
I cannot shoot a .22 in a neighborhood. I was thinking of a .177, but I am not sure that is legal.
Early morning...Distressed rabbit call.....22LR....
End of problem...
No worry - they'll eat the rodents, too.
A fox often comes sniffing around our chicken run - it's predator-proof, but our girls make a bloody racket nonetheless.
We have those as well. Raccoons and opossums are also around.
Along with foxes, we have coyotes in my suburban setting.
Cops won’t do anything except tell you to keep your kids and pets indoors.
Sounds like you are just going to have to learn to live with them....
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