[WR1]

Sadly our 4 Light Sussex and 2 Silkie have been taken by a  fox :cry: We thought they were secure but obviously not and the fox got in and took them all.

We have got some wire meshing over the top but can any one give me a idea of what i can put in stead because he has ruined the meshing .

But hope they are enjoying in chookheaven .


From Catii

[babe]

weldmesh. a fox can just chew through chicken wire

[Aunt Sally]

Chicken wire should not be called chicken wire :evil:

It was originally designed to put over long straw thatched roofs to stop the birds pulling it apart and nesting in it :!:  

No thatched roof was ever in danger from foxes  :evil:

[WR1]

Thank you and hopefully we can have it sorted and the fox wont come again.

Thanks for everyones help.

From Catii

[Aunt Sally]

Sorry Catii

What I meant to say was:

Only use weldmesh for a chicken run NEVER chicken wire as foxes can bite through it !

[Foxy]

Ohh Cati I am so sorry! Hope you can make your chicken run a bit more secure, let us know if you need any advice....

[Kate and her Ducks]

Really sorry to here about your girls. Think a couple of us have been caught out by underestimating the risk predators present. Sure people here will be able to offer loads of good advice.

[Paddywack]

Sorry to hear about your Light Sussex and silkies,

I have both these breeds and would be more than gutted if anything happen to them,

Thanks for the advice on chicken wire Auntie, I have a small run made with this stuff thankfully it’s kept in the main pen,

[nettynoodles1]

so sorry to hear about your loss.
hope you can fox prrof and get some more soon