Help! Foxes in garden!

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OK, the first time I saw a fox in our garden I thought, 'how surreal, am I really seeing this?' I never believed you COULD get foxes in a city, I do adore animals and the novelty was exciting.

However! These *******s seem to live here now, there were just two adults to start with, now they have seven babies (!!!!!!!!) and I am mortally afraid for my little white doggy. I am pretty sure they have killed the neighbours' cat and are up to no good.

I have no bins in my garden, so they're not finding food here, I have no idea why they keep coming back. How can I get rid of them? I contacted the RSPCA but haven't heard back from them.
 
mens urine around the tops of walls and fences will deter them and make them not want to come back. also most are afraid of humans so going out there and making lots of noise when they are theree should deter them x
 
mens urine around the tops of walls and fences will deter them and make them not want to come back. also most are afraid of humans so going out there and making lots of noise when they are theree should deter them x
They always run as soon as they catch a glimpse of us, but it still doesn't stop them from coming back again :wall2:

I think I might have a bit of persuading to do to make OH wee on our fence - he's shy!!! LOL!
 
Just saw this thread and thought 'that's me!' Really nervous that they'll come roaming when Ellas in the garden (although I'm sure they won't) not sure oh would be very happy about peeing all round the garden though!
 
My neighbours have very small children and the foxes have stayed away, but then there's the issue of the diseases and parasites they may carry and leave in the garden in faeces etc. Not best pleased with their company :(
 
Oh dear, sounds like a nightmare.

I have started to see a differance in the behaviour of foxes locally to me.

They roam about the streets alot earlier than they used too.. I mean its dusk... But the still light outside type..

Infact.. I was on the trafford centre car park at 8pm last week and a fox was trotting about on the far end of it looking in bins and wasn't even the slightest bit fazed that it could see me and I was walking right towards it.

Its a shame on them because they are just animals trying to survive, but I can't help but be very nervous and wary of them. x
 
We get foxes all the time round here and they are fearless!! They walk down the road in broad daylight!!! Hubbie is a bit scared of em!! Lol!! When they scream is the worst as it sounds like a mad woman screaming!!
xxxx
 
lol no he would wee into a beaker or plastic tub and y ou can "paint" the wee onto the fence tops to deter them he wouldnt have to stand in garden weeing on your fences!!!! lol!!!!!!
there are also commercial fox detterents you can buy such as, http://www.primrose.co.uk/pest-cont...ce=googleads&gclid=COSg8qa2pqoCFUoc4Qodiz5lXA
or if your husband wont give up his wee..... you can use scoot!

[FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] FOXES UNDER DECKING/SHED [/FONT]​
[FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] Between the months of February and June there is a strong likelihood of the area under the decking/shed being occupied by a vixen with cubs. Foxes always have a back up Earth which they can fall back on if necessary so moving her on wont be too much of a hardship for her. In London and the home counties Foxolutions offer an intensive repellent spray treatment or alternatively you may purchase some Scoot fox repellent and thoroughly douse some rags with it. Push the rags under the decking/shed via the entrance with a stick. Disturb the entrance as much as you can and apply Scoot to the area. 5 Litre sprayers are ideal for this application as they have a long lance which can get to hard to reach areas. This scent marking should send a message that the den has been discovered and it will be safer to move on. The installation of a Foxwatch Ultrasonic Deterrent at the entrance to the void will also increase the likelihood of a swift exit for the foxes. [/FONT]​
[FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] The next step is to place sticks (the small green garden canes are ideal) over the entrance like a grill. Make sure they are pushed into the soil just firmly enough to prevent the wind from blowing them and place them around an inch apart covering the entire entrance or entrances if there are more than one. Next day check if the canes have been disturbed. If so replace them and check again the following day. You must ensure the sticks remain undisturbed for at least 48hrs before you assume the den has been deserted and it is safe to proof it. [/FONT]​
[FONT=Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] As soon as you are certain that the foxes have gone, take steps to prevent them returning. Foxes do not like decking/sheds that have draughts under them, and usually use ones that are in the corner of the garden with a wall or fence on two sides. If there is rubbish piled behind the decking/shed you have to clear the rubbish, and open up the area so that it is exposed and draughty. If you want to be absolutely sure that they will not come back, securely fix weld mesh (not chicken wire) around the bottom of the decking/shed, covering the gap and dig at least 12 inches (30 cm) into the soil. [/FONT]​
 

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