Jules-and-Boo Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Actually it's my very freaked out boss; They've dug a den under the shed and a tunnel into the lawn. There are cubs as well.Anyone any experience of moving them on, humanely?I told her about peeing in the garden :-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151695-den-of-foxes-in-the-garden-what-to-do/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
taper Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I had a family of foxes under my shed. They move out when the foxes get older. So after Summer. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151695-den-of-foxes-in-the-garden-what-to-do/#findComment-1132234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 According to this website they're not protected and will move if disturbed to another potential earth (they scout them out)http://www.thefoxwebsite.net/faq/urbanfoxproblems#q14there's a moral viewpoint too though that they are left. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151695-den-of-foxes-in-the-garden-what-to-do/#findComment-1132243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rendelharris Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Unless there's a real health and safety danger leave them be and enjoy: when I was a kid foxes had a den at the end of our garden and it's one of my fondest memories watching them play on the lawn in the early morning. When the cubs have grown they'll abandon the den and she can then fill it in with earth or, to be sure of no revisit next year, concrete it or put in foxproof mesh. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151695-den-of-foxes-in-the-garden-what-to-do/#findComment-1132248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan05 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 just remember that shoes and sandals may be of great interest to them.. - not sure why! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151695-den-of-foxes-in-the-garden-what-to-do/#findComment-1132249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin68 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 If you have foxes you are much less likely to have rats/ mice. I would certainly trade the large wild mammal for the smaller ones. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151695-den-of-foxes-in-the-garden-what-to-do/#findComment-1132257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules-and-Boo Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 All good points - thank you.I'll try and get her to reframe her fear into something a little more accepting.I've had foxes before and they ate my tomatoes! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151695-den-of-foxes-in-the-garden-what-to-do/#findComment-1132268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhampam Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Fox shit on the lawn in the morning is not nice Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151695-den-of-foxes-in-the-garden-what-to-do/#findComment-1132344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Peckhampam Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Fox shit on the lawn in the morning is not niceNot as bad as Mice poo on your kitchen worktops and in your larder. And mice are incontinent and pee constantly . and you cannot see it. DulwichFox Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151695-den-of-foxes-in-the-garden-what-to-do/#findComment-1132363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proj London Health Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Foxes under your shed, me too!One of the cubs went to my neighbours cat-flap and had eye to eye contact with them. In addition to Public Health, I am also a dog groomer and boarder, so I think they have all moved on now once the dogs had the sent - albeit no access to under the shed for the dogs.So I guess in summary, any local rat or mouse population should be reduced, and now no foxes. Freestyle-McCabe Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151695-den-of-foxes-in-the-garden-what-to-do/#findComment-1132392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proj London Health Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Oh, forgot to say.....One of my personal dogs is an Arctic Fox (Nordic Spitz) called Wing Commander. They are used in Lapland/Finland/Sweden for hunting game including Bears.So if you have a bear under your shed, give me a call and Wing Commander will be there to assist! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151695-den-of-foxes-in-the-garden-what-to-do/#findComment-1132393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
civilservant Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 direct your boss to this week's Time Outthere's a piece by Charles Foster (Being a Beast) on urban foxes - and she just might be charmed into appreciating them Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151695-den-of-foxes-in-the-garden-what-to-do/#findComment-1132400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 You can also charm the foxes.They like dog/cat food, but particularly human left-overs from meals such as Sunday lunch (nothing with onion or garlic as it damages their livers). If they have mange they need better food, so please provide. You may well be able to persuade them to take eggs from your hand (for them a particular treat, but you may have to show them what to do with them (I think urban foxes have lost the pedagogic thread on that one). No real danger to cats unless infirm. Do not give them cooked chicken bones (raw ones fine). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151695-den-of-foxes-in-the-garden-what-to-do/#findComment-1132449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules-and-Boo Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 think she's being to grasp she can change her perception Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151695-den-of-foxes-in-the-garden-what-to-do/#findComment-1132460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Smith Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I recently moved into a house with an established pair of local foxes. Digging up plants, smells etc. We bought one of these a couple of weeks ago - not cheap and it is only a couple of weeks, but so far it's had a 100% success rate - the only time we've had problems since was the night I forgot to turn it on: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Home-Defence-Scarecrow-Activated-Deterrent/dp/B01MTCA1KD/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151695-den-of-foxes-in-the-garden-what-to-do/#findComment-1132471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoolBananas Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Tom Smith Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I recently moved into a house with an established> pair of local foxes. Digging up plants, smells> etc. We bought one of these a couple of weeks ago> - not cheap and it is only a couple of weeks, but> so far it's had a 100% success rate - the only> time we've had problems since was the night I> forgot to turn it on: > > https://www.amazon.co.uk/Home-Defence-Scarecrow-Ac> tivated-Deterrent/dp/B01MTCA1KD/Foxes are not silly. It might work for a while - clearly the first times used will be a surprise to the furry animals! They'll soon catch on that it's not a threat.A friend of mine had something similar and the neighbours cats ended up having great fun playing with it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151695-den-of-foxes-in-the-garden-what-to-do/#findComment-1132527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxcyzarzar Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Contact the National Fox Welfare soicity (contact them on their Facebook page if no luck with phone numbers, as they can be very busy) Email: [email protected]Web site: www.nfws.org.ukFacebook Page; National fox welfare soicity 01933411996Emgency number: 07778183954 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151695-den-of-foxes-in-the-garden-what-to-do/#findComment-1132691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilja Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Lots of useful information on The Fox Project website too: www.foxproject.org.uk Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151695-den-of-foxes-in-the-garden-what-to-do/#findComment-1132796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyGlot Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Tom Smith Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I recently moved into a house with an established> pair of local foxes. Digging up plants, smells> etc. We bought one of these a couple of weeks ago> - not cheap and it is only a couple of weeks, but> so far it's had a 100% success rate - the only> time we've had problems since was the night I> forgot to turn it on: > > https://www.amazon.co.uk/Home-Defence-Scarecrow-AcFoxes are territorial and mark their territory with urine. If you want them to move on then they need to be convinced that some other animal now dominates the teritory. You should "make your mark", as they say, in the appropriate manner.Do so daily for about a week and they will be gone. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/151695-den-of-foxes-in-the-garden-what-to-do/#findComment-1132819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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