MR FOX paid us a visit tonight.

babe · « **on:** October 18, 2007, 22:16 »

just before eastenders off i trotted down through my garden with my trusty torch towards the gate to the chickens garden.

there trying to get under the gate was mr fox.

first i thought it was next doors dog, until he heard me, turned to look at me and i saw his white bits.

me being a big brave girl - RAN -

straight back indoors to phone my pops.

panic then set in that my girls were not shut up, so torch in one hand and a chopstick (dont ask) in the other, i tentively crept back up the garden, rushed through the gate, counted the chooks and ducks and shut them in so quick in case mr fox had got in their garden and sneeked between my legs.

dad arrived 12 bore over his shoulder storming up the garden like arnie on red bull.

after two hours of checking and rechecking their fencing dad assured me that i didnt need to have an all night stake out they are perfectly safe, and laughing that he couldnt use the gun in the garden anyway. he just grabbed it on his way out.

then panic again. im off to london tomorrow for a few days with mum and my sisters, i cant possibly go and leave them to fend for themselves, how do i sit in the theatre watching dirty dancing tomorrow night knowing that mr fox could be hurting my babies - so my dad my hero has promised that tomorrow evening he will be out there with a hot chocolate and a night air rifle,

so come on MR FOX - try it again - we're ready!!!

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #1 on:** October 18, 2007, 22:19 »

Oh nightmare...

... get a FoxWatch :shock:

muntjac · « **Reply #2 on:** October 18, 2007, 22:20 »

with a hot chocolate and a night air rifle breaking the law .......... the weapon isnt allowed for use on foxes sorry

babe · « **Reply #3 on:** October 18, 2007, 22:22 »

oh flip, what can we use on a fox then. i dont want to break any laws.

its a standard air rifle with a night scope so you can see in the dark.

help

muntjac · « **Reply #4 on:** October 18, 2007, 22:28 »

shotgun 20 or 12 guage or fac rifle ..243 .222 or .22 centrefire .22 rim will do it as well

babe · « **Reply #5 on:** October 18, 2007, 22:30 »

ive written that down for dad. must admit i havent a clue what that all meant. but thanks, would hate for anyone to get into trouble.

muntjac · « **Reply #6 on:** October 18, 2007, 22:42 »

and if your in a built up area with houses within 50 mtres of your proprty you cant use any of them at all . a 243 will travel well outside the area and be considered totally dagerous as will the others ,without a safe backstop able to stop any of these rounds .you can use a .22 rim if you are shooting down onto a soft ground area but even that is risky
,and you are not even allowed to use an air rifle in your garden if the pellet is capable of leaving your property. the penalties for doing so are very big including jail time ,and a chance you could be shot or injured yourself

babe · « **Reply #7 on:** October 18, 2007, 22:44 »

ok, now thinking shooting the little begger is not a good idea.

how else can you get rid of a fox?

sorry for being a pain muntjac, i really do appreciate your help and advice

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #8 on:** October 18, 2007, 22:49 »

Quote from: "Aunt Sally"

... get a FoxWatch :shock:

:!:

muntjac · « **Reply #9 on:** October 18, 2007, 22:50 »

trapping it . a licensed pest control person ( like what i do ) can asess the area for shooting it with a silenced .22 rimfire with a safe back stop .i have shot them from bedroom windows before , you need to contact the council in your area to see if they have anybody on thier books who does fox control .expect to pay £60 with disposal for the visit resulting in a kill .if thier is a chance that more than one fox is visiting your property,expect £15 per additional fox shot that evening. you will be expected to prebait the area so that when the shooter comes the fox is used to being fed in that area which the shot is to be taken .it a lucky shooter who goes out on a call and the fox is there waiting

babe · « **Reply #10 on:** October 18, 2007, 22:55 »

aunt sally , whats a foxwatch?

thanks muntjac, ive called dad and he said he'll get it sorted. we'd rather it was dealt with safely. cheers. you're an absolute star.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #11 on:** October 18, 2007, 23:00 »

http://www.conceptresearch.co.uk/fox.htm

I've used one for over 2 years and I believe it really works

babe · « **Reply #12 on:** October 18, 2007, 23:10 »

thanks aunt sally, ive just ordered one.

not a bad price either, considering the area it covers.

i know they cant get into the chicken garden, its very secure, but id rather that just were'nt around at all.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #13 on:** October 18, 2007, 23:38 »

It's good to have peace of mind

WG. · « **Reply #14 on:** October 19, 2007, 02:44 »

Quote from: "muntjac"

a 243 will travel well outside the area

Lethal from maybe a mile away, I'd imagine? (If you were daft enough to fire it into the air at 45 degrees)

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