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  1. Geena

    Neighbour attracting foxes

    I agree, statistically the average person in the US is unlikely to come into contact with a rabid animal, but that's because we do regulate and vaccinate. Unfortunately in other parts of the world a significant number of people still die from rabies every year. No doubt it would be a real pain...
  2. Geena

    Neighbour attracting foxes

    That's all well and good if raising chickens is just a hobby. But a lot of us here prefer our "stupid" chickens that provide us with plenty of eggs and meat, making predation an ongoing concern. You don't think rabies is a genuine issue? :th My husband was bit by a rabid fox, I can assure you...
  3. Geena

    Neighbour attracting foxes

    It really is the best option, in the end you don't really have a fox or a neighbor problem, it's simply a dog containment problem. Personally, I wouldn't spend the time, effort and money to put up something temporary that you'll just have to take down again to put up a real fence. Four foot...
  4. Geena

    Neighbour attracting foxes

    There are some dogs that don't respect or understand fences or are just escape artists, but they are in the minority. Thankfully, most dogs will stay inside their fence, even though they could get out if they really wanted to. The dog inside the fence should stop (most of) the foxes from coming...
  5. Geena

    Neighbour attracting foxes

    It's better not to use snares or leg hold traps unless one is proficient with them, and snares are most often illegal anyway. You also might want to check with your DNR first as many states consider foxes to be furbearers that can only be harvested in season, unless you have a nuisance permit...
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