bignoel Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 just a couple of pic's of two different generations the young fox and the old fox the older fox was realy quite old he had a lot of arhritus [sp] was a shame to dispatch him as he had survived for so long in the urban world . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l1ukeRS Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 where were they caught? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRamsay Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 You just about feel sorry for the look on the old boys face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 good pics, and it shows that there is a difference between urban and rural foxes, Ive often seen posts advising people to bury bottom of cage as foxes suppousingly wont enter onto exposed wire, yet I myself never bury the cage, and your pics prove its not just me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l1ukeRS Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 You just about feel sorry for the look on the old boys face least he had a good run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Hmm.. Annoyingly that would make a great photo for any anti hunting site..! I think I'd struggle to dispatch it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRamsay Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Hmm.. Annoyingly that would make a great photo for any anti hunting site..! I think I'd struggle to dispatch it I think i would,ve had to let the old one free,so he could die naturally, or am i wrong to think this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I think i would,ve had to let the old one free,so he could die naturally, or am i wrong to think this? your wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRamsay Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 your wrong Aye, a think am getting soft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) I think i would,ve had to let the old one free,so he could die naturally, or am i wrong to think this? Sorry my friend but I think you would have been wrong to release to old one to die a "natural death"! While it might be seen to be the "kind" thing to do you have to think about how many more litters he might sire before he passed away through "natural causes", plus if he was old and suffering from arthritis wouldn't it be kinder to end his days in a quick and humane manner, after all he looks like he has had quite a good innings. Having said that, everyone to their own! Edited September 8, 2011 by Frenchieboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Have to say, as wrong as it is the soft side of me saw the photo and thought "i'd have let him go"... He's got that "all dogs go to heaven" look on his face.....and i'm guessing he did... :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason kaye Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) If he had been in the scope of my .243 I wouldn't have hesitated ,but having him look like that at me ,then put a .22 sub behind his earhole,I think I would have let him go ,wrong decision I know ,but must be getting soft,but it looks like he's waiting for a dog biscuit or a chewy stick Edited September 8, 2011 by jason kaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 i would have let the old boy go...but thats just me i guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l1ukeRS Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 your wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ91 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Sorry my friend but I think you would have been wrong to release to old one to die a "natural death"! While it might be seen to be the "kind" thing to do you have to think about how many more litters he might sire before he passed away through "natural causes", plus if he was old and suffering from arthritis wouldn't it be kinder to end his days in a quick and humane manner, after all he looks like he has had quite a good innings. Having said that, everyone to their own! frenchie becareful what you say! someone may just pop round and give you a barrell :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I'd despatch the old guy... ...but the young one looks like a cute little puppy... it would take me a few minutes, but i'd still pull the trigger (I think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 The reason you caught the old boy is likely he was hungry as harder to hunt with arthritis. Shooting in a cage beats starving to death in agony from arthritis any day. ***. It's like when people bring they ancient creeky old dog to the surgery and they say they don't want painkillers because he's still eating is food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRamsay Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 i would have let the old boy go...but thats just me i guess... Think i would,ve done the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRamsay Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Sorry my friend but I think you would have been wrong to release to old one to die a "natural death"! While it might be seen to be the "kind" thing to do you have to think about how many more litters he might sire before he passed away through "natural causes", plus if he was old and suffering from arthritis wouldn't it be kinder to end his days in a quick and humane manner, after all he looks like he has had quite a good innings. Having said that, everyone to their own! Yep. I agree with what your saying, i still think it would,ve been nice for him to end his, maybe last month, or 2,on his own, thats all,Yeah ok, I am getting soft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted September 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 the older dog fox was caught in a very posh estate houseing film stars rock stars etc he is around the 20th i have caught in this garden and i reckon he was proberly the father to most of them . i dispatch hundreds a year but this fella i did feel for him for a secound . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBhoy Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 older, arthritis, - they are the problem foxes! i know this urban, but if this in rural setting that kind of fox is the most likely to be taking chickens or poults. you did the right thing and i'd have done the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted September 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 you can see in the pic the arthritus in his right leg looking at him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 The old chap looks a bit low on the teeth count aswell. If it were a family pet it would soon be down the vets i am sure. Dispatching fox,s either way trapped or not, i think its only rite there should be some feeling of sadness,and admiration for them.Rather than being cold hearted about the end of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss.tony Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 If he had been in the scope of my .243 I wouldn't have hesitated ,but having him look like that at me ,then put a .22 sub behind his earhole,I think I would have let him go ,wrong decision I know ,but must be getting soft,but it looks like he's waiting for a dog biscuit or a chewy stick GIRL far too soft fetch over here ill show ya wat to do lol nice foxes noel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 This might just be me but the old boy in the second picture,looks very much facial feature wise,like a domestic dog BB and he appears to have tears in his eyes Noel your a bad bad man :lol: :lol: (are you going to show badgerman your pics ?) :lol: BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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