Beretta06 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Well, I finally have WIFI in my cabin, so can get back on PW! Wifey sent me these photos earlier of the new additions to our garden. Five cracking looking cubs who currently living under our annexe It won't be long before the mum moves them on - same thing every year!!! I know several members hate foxes - and there will be the same sad posts of 'only good fox is a dead one', but personally I like them!! The countryside would be a sad place without Mr and Mrs Foxy, along with their offspring. Not bad photos considering wifey took them with her iPad while sitting in a garden hammock reading a book!!! For the foxy haters, both neighbours have ducks and chickens which have never been bothered by the foxes - but they do help keep the trabbits down a bit :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 You say it keeps the bunny population down? 4 foxes playing happily in the garden. along with an equally contented rabbit! Cracking photos though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta06 Posted May 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Mummy and daddy keep the bunnies down - the youngsters couldn't catch a cold at the moment, let alone their dinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta06 Posted May 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Ruthless killing machines? ? Don't think so!!! :) :) :) :) :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry69koi Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Not a fan of fox`s m8 but having a family in the garden,now that's cool bet ya missus spends hours looking at them more time for you to slop of and do some shooting lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta06 Posted May 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Final photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 flea ridden, mange carrying and thats before you mention any of the really nasty diseases they can carry, if your garden is large and they don't bother you then I can see they are entertaining. I can't believe your neighbours chickens and cats etc are truly safe though from the parents attentions they will be having to work seriously hard to feed them at the moment. I'm hoping we can "observe" a few tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor_Noad Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 They are beautiful now but just wait till they are cr@ping everwhere and digging up your garden!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 would love the chance to photograph those cubs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Actionpigeons Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) Very nice pictures and lovely to see them left to grow up. Lots of people shoot foxes, I don't and would rather see a pack of hounds behind one, but each to their own. Oh I know its illegal now. Edited May 30, 2013 by Actionpigeons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta06 Posted May 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 flea ridden, mange carrying and thats before you mention any of the really nasty diseases they can carry, if your garden is large and they don't bother you then I can see they are entertaining. I can't believe your neighbours chickens and cats etc are truly safe though from the parents attentions they will be having to work seriously hard to feed them at the moment. I'm hoping we can "observe" a few tonight We have foxes under the annexe for the last 4 years and neighbours have never lost a bird - not one!! If they did, I would block off the access to the annexe :-) would love the chance to photograph those cubs, Doc, I am back from work on 11th June for 26 days, you are welcome to come and try your luck. I suspect they will be there for a while yet. B06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 flea ridden, mange carrying and thats before you mention any of the really nasty diseases they can carry, if your garden is large and they don't bother you then I can see they are entertaining. I can't believe your neighbours chickens and cats etc are truly safe though from the parents attentions they will be having to work seriously hard to feed them at the moment. I'm hoping we can "observe" a few tonight Hahaha legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedsanity Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 flea ridden, mange carrying and thats before you mention any of the really nasty diseases they can carry, if your garden is large and they don't bother you then I can see they are entertaining. I can't believe your neighbours chickens and cats etc are truly safe though from the parents attentions they will be having to work seriously hard to feed them at the moment. I'm hoping we can "observe" a few tonight They can't be all bad if they eat cats , now they really are horrid things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dob Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 if its ginger its got to go, big or small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 I Love wildlife with or without a gun. I often go a walk around the local woods with my kids so if their not bothering anyone why shoot them . Lovely pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 We have foxes under the annexe for the last 4 years and neighbours have never lost a bird - not one!! If they did, I would block off the access to the annexe :-) Doc, I am back from work on 11th June for 26 days, you are welcome to come and try your luck. I suspect they will be there for a while yet. B06 Thats a great offer let me know if they are still around, will have to look at how long it would take for a round trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 lovely photos its nice to see them.. i know i shoot a lot of foxes but i still really like them and there cunning nature . just don't interfere with them as you may create a problem for someone els Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 We have some bantams and guinea fowl that live in the wood I shoot over. One feeder is kept full for them through the summer and they roosted in trees within 20 metres of that feeder. 20 metres the other side of the roost tree a vixen had cubs and never touched any of the birds. The earth was full of dead rabbits though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mereside Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 my 270 would have a field day in there from the upstairs window could even have the win mag ready for when the 270 ran out, atb wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 We have some bantams and guinea fowl that live in the wood I shoot over. One feeder is kept full for them through the summer and they roosted in trees within 20 metres of that feeder. 20 metres the other side of the roost tree a vixen had cubs and never touched any of the birds. The earth was full of dead rabbits though. Its luck of the draw, some get away with it most people that have chickens would disagree that foxes are harmless to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Being a countryman I know the damage that old Reynard can do . Yes I have shot a few over the years ,but I still hold a grudging admiration for our only real predator in this country . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Majyk Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 flea ridden, mange carrying and thats before you mention any of the really nasty diseases they can carry, how many horrible nasty diseases can humans carry? quite a few sodding more! ive shot foxes and still do but i'm quite happy to watch them as well. cunning opportunistic little blighters so i have respect for them like any of my quarry. gotta say id be a tad bit jealous, wouldnt mind watching them on a warm summer eve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Great looking animals. I'm always pleased to see them in - someone else's garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon6ppc Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 ive shot foxes for 20 plus years all over the place,i run a pheasant shoot etc, yet me and my mate have 2 pet foxes, right or wrong, dont know if i should of wrote that but its true... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnleydave Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 if its ginger its got to go, big or small. Haha this made me chuckle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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