fox in my yard. any fox experts?

ssupercoolss · 05-19-2007, 06:10 AM

ok, so i wake up this morning at some un godly early hour. go downstairs, make the coffee. i notice the motion light in the back yard is on. wondering why its on, i look out the back door, only to see a fox walking around in my yard. this wouldnt bother me except for 2 reasons. 1. my yard is fenced in with a 4' high fence. seems to me this is like a huge fox trap. i can see how something could get in my yard, like from the wall that runs along my nieghbors yard that butts up to my fence. and unless a fox can jump back over a 4' high fence, i dont see how it can get back out. reason 2. the fence is there to keep my dog in my yard. and since i am lazy, my dog has a dog door to go in and out of. now, i dont mind waking up to my dog on my bed, but i sure wouldnt want to wake up next to a fox. from what i understand foxes dont like people or dogs, and will run away. what i am afraid of is if this thing is stuck in my yard, and my dog comes across it, i am thinking my dog will see a mobile chewy toy, and go after this thing. i think this could end bad if these two come together.

anyone got any ideas?

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jjrgr21 · 05-19-2007, 06:18 AM

shoot it, or get a have a heart trap, here in MD, the fox's are bad with rabies

Jimmeh · 05-19-2007, 06:31 AM

Call your local dispatch. They'll call somebody to come out and get it.

GM TURBO · 05-19-2007, 07:29 AM

See if it likes dog treats.

I'd call animal control.

ewong · 05-19-2007, 07:44 AM

call one of the Chester County "hunt clubs" (joke)

Off topi - I LOVED having foxes in the yard when I lived out int he sticks of Chester County.
-- No Canadian Geese in the pond - they might stop over but they never stay the night - gee wonder why

Also - after growing up in the burbs where rabbits sloowly hop about and eat all the lawns it was intersting to see rabbits running abotu SCARED...

89macrunner · 05-19-2007, 07:55 AM

take some pictures first..than call animal control. i like foxes but ive never had the chance to see one in person.

I did plow over a turkey going about 60 with my right front tire.. haha

YM13 · 05-19-2007, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 89macrunner

I did plow over a turkey going about 60 with my right front tire.. haha

-Haha...thats hilarious...

Get a BB gun and see if you can hit a moving target...

JK

Just call someone to get it out for you...you don't want to try yourself and then deal with rabies or some other disease.

norcalsvx · 05-19-2007, 08:15 AM

i think a fox can jump 4 feet

04 Rocko Taco · 05-19-2007, 08:24 AM

i would think a fox could clear that fence also, if not in bound then at least onto the fence and climb over, like a cat would do it. Now I realize foxes aren't felines, but this seems like something that would be in thier bag of wiley fox tricks...

worse coems to worse....keep dog in the house, open the gate on your fence.

CJM · 05-19-2007, 09:45 AM

Shoot it or trap it.

SC4Runner · 05-19-2007, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CJM

Shoot it or trap it.

I wish I could say F-U to you in person. You got mental problems or what?

Thats the stupidest ☺☺☺☺ing thing. Yeah man... lets kill it. Like we haven't killed enough living things already.

Its a frigging fox. The thing is skiddish. Its not going to come into your house and attack you.

Are all you guys who shoot stuff for fun just pussies or what?

SC4Runner · 05-19-2007, 11:07 AM

Sorry, I don't want to say F-U in person, but, umm why you have so much hate Maaaaaaaaannn???!!

jjrgr21 · 05-19-2007, 11:19 AM

it's not hate for animals, fox are good away from people and domestic animals. around here rabies is becoming a big problem in fox.

were i deer hunt it's a good sign seeing a fox, so i like them there but not in my back yard with my dogs.

all_terrain17 · 05-19-2007, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SC4Runner

Sorry, I don't want to say F-U in person, but, umm why you have so much hate Maaaaaaaaannn???!!

Damn. Guess he should go cuddle with it?

Stop eating meat. It's inhumane to the animals.

SC4Runner · 05-19-2007, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by all_terrain17

Damn. Guess he should go cuddle with it?

Stop eating meat. It's inhumane to the animals.

yeah exactly what I was saying.

get a clue man, and pluck your head out of your as-

SC4Runner · 05-19-2007, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by all_terrain17

Damn. Guess he should go cuddle with it?

Stop eating meat. It's inhumane to the animals.

are you gay?

all_terrain17 · 05-19-2007, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SC4Runner

are you gay?

See with the tangents?

Like was mentioned earlier, he's not shooting just to be killing, the thing could be carrying some harmful stuffs. Though it would be best just to call.

I will try to denote more sarcasm next time >

91TPU · 05-19-2007, 11:39 PM

set a trap, then release it somewhere else....if you think its carrying rabies, then yes shoot it...

Trumpfan · 05-20-2007, 12:25 AM

get a hound

KevinInSac · 05-20-2007, 12:37 AM

I saw a coyote eat a cat once in my backyard (This was when I lived in San Diego) I went out afterwards to see what was up, and all that was left was the face, kinda like a mask sitting on the ground.

So, with this in mind, I would call Animal Control. Let them deal with it.

Bunta Fujiwara · 05-20-2007, 04:40 AM

we had a fox hanging around for two whole weeks...

as far as figuring it out... don't kill it or lead it to be killed unless it's already rabid.

but get it away from your house, whatever you do...

just use good common sense and trust your own judgement...

if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything, whether it be becoming the Pope (I can't) or getting a fox out of your back/front/side/field??? yard.

SC4Runner · 05-20-2007, 08:58 AM

Screw it. You should just kill it. Im with the other guys. I dont want to deal with this hate anymore.

914runner · 05-20-2007, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by all_terrain17

I will try to denote more sarcasm next time >

I got it.

914runner · 05-20-2007, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinInSac

I saw a coyote eat a cat once in my backyard (This was when I lived in San Diego) I went out afterwards to see what was up, and all that was left was the face, kinda like a mask sitting on the ground.

So, with this in mind, I would call Animal Control. Let them deal with it.

Im starting to see coyotes in some of the parks around here at night. I saw one eating a cat in a residential neighborhood too. They really need to go back to letting people hunt them with dogs, then they wouldnt be invading towns.

Mulkey · 05-22-2007, 01:31 PM

Foxes make their "living" in neighborhoods. You can easily tell if a fox has rabies or not. If they seem like they're drunk or don't run when approached then something is up. Also- they can jump 4 foot fences in their sleep. I would just walk outside and make a lot of noise- he should run off.

05-19-2007, 06:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
jjrgr21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,520	shoot it, or get a have a heart trap, here in MD, the fox's are bad with rabies __________________ 2003 4WD TRD Tacoma 1986 4Runner

05-19-2007, 07:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
GM TURBO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 92	See if it likes dog treats. I'd call animal control. __________________ 1993 4Runner SR5 2WD 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD

05-19-2007, 07:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
89macrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 2,062	take some pictures first..than call animal control. i like foxes but ive never had the chance to see one in person. I did plow over a turkey going about 60 with my right front tire.. haha __________________ Daily Driver: 2007 Windsor "The Hour" Fixed Gear 250 miles Crouch Rocket 2005 Felt F80 1100mi (purchased new in Jan 2008) 2006 Mazda3 GT 2000 TRD Tacoma..Bought back and crushed 1988 4Runner SR5 V6 5 speed..sold

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norcalsvx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alpine--GRASS valley, CA Posts: 2,132	i think a fox can jump 4 feet __________________ 1994 toy 22re- http://www.yotatech.com/f86/nocalsvx-s-94-toy-104593/ 2006 Subaru Forester XT -some mods/awd 5spd 1994 Subaru SVX- hwy runner 84 RX7- drag car build

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04 Rocko Taco Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 4,070	i would think a fox could clear that fence also, if not in bound then at least onto the fence and climb over, like a cat would do it. Now I realize foxes aren't felines, but this seems like something that would be in thier bag of wiley fox tricks... worse coems to worse....keep dog in the house, open the gate on your fence. __________________ -Chris Tread Lightly! 04 Double Cab PreRunner. 3.4 - Auto 84 4Runner 4WD. 22R - 5 spd Lifted, Locked, 33x12.50 Disclaimer:My Photobucket is being revamped. If there are broken links, shoot me a PM. Thanks. ~Chris Great Toyota Tech

05-19-2007, 07:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
ewong Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly PA Posts: 1,290	call one of the Chester County "hunt clubs" (joke) Off topi - I LOVED having foxes in the yard when I lived out int he sticks of Chester County. -- No Canadian Geese in the pond - they might stop over but they never stay the night - gee wonder why Also - after growing up in the burbs where rabbits sloowly hop about and eat all the lawns it was intersting to see rabbits running abotu SCARED...

05-19-2007, 09:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,561	Shoot it or trap it. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

05-19-2007, 11:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,885	Sorry, I don't want to say F-U in person, but, umm why you have so much hate Maaaaaaaaannn???!! __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

05-19-2007, 11:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
jjrgr21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,520	it's not hate for animals, fox are good away from people and domestic animals. around here rabies is becoming a big problem in fox. were i deer hunt it's a good sign seeing a fox, so i like them there but not in my back yard with my dogs. __________________ 2003 4WD TRD Tacoma 1986 4Runner

05-20-2007, 12:25 AM	#19 (permalink)
Trumpfan Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 344	get a hound __________________ Dave 86 22RTE 4x4 with a bunch of stuff. Thoughly empty wallet. "You have enemies? Good. That means you have stood up for something, sometime in your life." -Sir Winston Churchill

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KevinInSac Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA (Carmichael) Posts: 1,059	I saw a coyote eat a cat once in my backyard (This was when I lived in San Diego) I went out afterwards to see what was up, and all that was left was the face, kinda like a mask sitting on the ground. So, with this in mind, I would call Animal Control. Let them deal with it. __________________ 92 ExCab Pickup SR5 3.0 5spd 4X4 Pretty much stock. I've done some stuff though.

05-20-2007, 04:40 AM	#21 (permalink)
Bunta Fujiwara Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 302	we had a fox hanging around for two whole weeks... as far as figuring it out... don't kill it or lead it to be killed unless it's already rabid. but get it away from your house, whatever you do... just use good common sense and trust your own judgement... if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything, whether it be becoming the Pope (I can't) or getting a fox out of your back/front/side/field??? yard.

05-20-2007, 08:58 AM	#22 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,885	Screw it. You should just kill it. Im with the other guys. I dont want to deal with this hate anymore. __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

05-22-2007, 01:31 PM	#25 (permalink)
Mulkey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Vail, CO- originally from Charleston Posts: 325	Foxes make their "living" in neighborhoods. You can easily tell if a fox has rabies or not. If they seem like they're drunk or don't run when approached then something is up. Also- they can jump 4 foot fences in their sleep. I would just walk outside and make a lot of noise- he should run off. __________________ 2K 4Runner Limited 4X4 2nd Gen TRD S/C LT265/75/16 REVO's OME 881/890

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