Fox returned and had another go...

[Eco-Chic]

Liza, The double glazing unit is working a treat. I manage to shift it with difficulty. It would be so tragic if the fox shifted it and it fell on him

[Eco-Chic]

Sue,

I haven't seen the marauder. I kinda assumed it was foxy. The back wall into the park is 5'6" (higher in my garden as I have trellis top) although the drop into the park is 8', but fox could get in via other gardens then pop over the fence. I've seen foxes trotting up the street and through the front gardens. They are not shy here.

Many years ago I saw a badger down the road so I guess that is a possibility, but I don't know how it would access the back gardens?

[davefromthechipie]

What a nightmare :/ for about 20 pounds you could build a elec feace, i have plans if you have a soldering iron .

[Eco-Chic]

Lol, Thanks Dave, but I've just spent £266 on 50m electric fencing kit (ouch) being delivered on Tuesday.

3 Chooks just isn't enough in that area of fencing so I'm going to have to get some more to make it a worthwhile investment.

[Nicos]

3 Chooks just isn't enough in that area of fencing so I'm going to have to get some more to make it a worthwhile investment.

more chooks????

OH noooooo!!!!!!!

[mr darcy]

hihi more wuvley chooks!!!

[broadway]

Hi EC,

Sorry to hear MR Fox has returned. If you need an extra pair of hands to move / set-up anything don't be afraid to PM me.

Sadly I'm available most days at the moment!

[eandrdavis]

Hi Dave, we're planning to get chickens this summer and will do anything to protect them that doesn't cost too much cash! Can you post a copy of your plans?
Thanks

[Suechooks]

Sue,

I haven't seen the marauder. I kinda assumed it was foxy. The back wall into the park is 5'6" (higher in my garden as I have trellis top) although the drop into the park is 8', but fox could get in via other gardens then pop over the fence. I've seen foxes trotting up the street and through the front gardens. They are not shy here.

Many years ago I saw a badger down the road so I guess that is a possibility, but I don't know how it would access the back gardens?

They can't climb but they can dig. Any tunnels etc around the perimeter. If you're going to put electric fence round that should deter the bu%%er anyway! whatever it is!

[davefromthechipie]

Hi Dave, we're planning to get chickens this summer and will do anything to protect them that doesn't cost too much cash! Can you post a copy of your plans?
Thanks

Sure
you will need to give me some time to write out the component list as i haven't done so just yet . £20 is just the price for the unit that controls the spark , The cost of the wire or fence and batteries or mains powers is extra
Its not pritty but it works


as for the wire ,We found are fence free from freecycle.

Eco-Chic yes you need more hens

[eandrdavis]

Thanks, we can get everything ready to protect the girls before they arrive.

[Hinksy]

Could hardly believe the state of the coop this morning. The door to the roosting area was covered in thick mud and the fox had chewed off the wooden rails that hold the windows in and gouged around the bolt so the keep is loose. He must have been sooo close to getting in.

Sorry to hear you're news, what damage has the fox/s done to the coop? I think from what I remember reading a while back we have a similar coop to you just not put anything in it yet as we want it as secure as possible. Any changes I need to make in order for it to be more secure?

Thanks

Jai