misty00 Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 (edited) I found a fox cub in my garden this morning around 0730hrs!!!, does this mean its harboured up somewhere near me??? and is there likley to be a few more around?? also whats the best bait for foxes?? and will it attack my pets? Edited September 30, 2008 by misty00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtommckinnon Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 if it is really young there maybe others near. depends on the pets, if u have a pet chicken or rabbits then yes, dog no try dog food as a bait or a cut open rabbit. but if your just shooting try a dying rabbit call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDFrain Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 could be a few around the area if its came from a big litter, my way would be to use a live trap discretely placed so the neighbours cant see it, get yourself a dead rabbitt and bait it up inside the trap and outside to lure the ****** in. Then the rest is down to you..... john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 a bit early for a young fox cub .but use dog food in live trap gives of great smells to a young nose not such a sickly site to your neighbours if spotted by them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 What type of pets do you have? Do you live in town? If it's not doing you any harm then leave it alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misty00 Posted October 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 I have a cat and chickens! i saw one fox dead on the road near by this morning about 0530hrs, thanks for the advice im going to leave it awhile to see if it returns and causes trouble!! and then im taking Basil Brush out!! any one fany a fox fur scarf??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 you make it i.ll wear it lol lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 My lab got the mange from a fox im sure. best to get rid of it, i have herd that a .410 hushpower at night is a good tool, depends on the size of your garden obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misty00 Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I was actually thinking of using my crossbow!!!!! hiding in the top floor window in my house near the bin area i thought that might make a good hide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 It's against the law in the Uk to hunt any animal using a cross bow or bow + arrow. Be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 i think he is takeing the urine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris921 Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 also not the best way to kill a fox it wont be a quick and painless death if your going to do it at least do it properly and sensibly or youll end up making something suffer and getting up **** creek best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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