[NormandyMary]

Ive been planning on getting a goat for some time now, and OH has just asked me whether keeping the goat in the same field as the chooks would deter a fox. If it would than we would put our plan into action sooner rather than later.

Any thoughts?

Thanks, Mary.

[pigeonpie]

I'm not sure about goats but Alpacas are meant to be fantastic as a fox deterrent.  Bit more expensive than a goat though! 

[carolbriar]

Don't know about goats but alpacas are supposed to be great as pigeonpie said

[8doubles]

Imo there would be dead hens before the goat or alpaca stood up even if you had one per hen.
Cunning and quick is Charlie.

[tosca100]

Llamas are used to chase off predators in their native land. They are being used over here to keep foxes away at lambing time. Cheaper than alpacas too I think. The only thing is, you get some that can't be bothered!

[marygall]

I've seen the bullocks chase a fox but I wouldn't want one in the garden - I think goats are a bit destructive too...

[pigeonpie]

I now have the image of a can't be bothered llama leaning against a tree inspecting it's nails or reading a book whilst the fox causes carnage!

[tosca100]

I now have the image of a can't be bothered llama leaning against a tree inspecting it's nails or reading a book whilst the fox causes carnage!