@cath 55 wrote:
I think encouraging foxes leads to all sorts of probs an excerpt from the net below, dont get me wrong i think they can look very cute etc i just dont think encouraging them into gardens is a good idea to be honest especially if there are pets around the neighbourhood too …..
http://professorchickenspredators.webs.com/fox.htm
The fox will catch and kill chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, quail, lambs, piglets, guinea pigs (cavies), rabbits, pigeons and even cats. When they get into a coop full of poultry, they will not just kill one, but get into a killing frenzy as the frightened birds flap around. It is not uncommon for one fox to wipe out 100 chickens in a night. They pose a disease risk to your animals as they can carry mange and rabies, and red foxes can get mange. They will also tear open plastic rubbish sacks and create a large mess – they really are vermin.
Hmmm. I’ll rather take my chances with the fox rather than the wild, feral humans round here. But thanks anyway.