How can I keep foxes out of my garden?

It’s a hard task trying to stop foxes from entering a property. The cheapest method of prevention is to make sure no source of food or attractive “toys” are left in the garden and that no suitable locations are available for foxes.
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< questions | links >		 Foxes will always find a means of slipping into your property and it’s very hard to stop them from doing so. All they need is a 12cm hole in the perimeter fence. Besides, foxes are good at digging under fences and can climb or jump well too.

Why do foxes find gardens attractive?
If you are thinking of protecting your garden with a fox-proof fence, then you should follow the recommendations under: “How can I protect poultry and other pets from foxes?”. But it is cheaper and easier to ask yourself what makes your garden attractive to foxes and act accordingly. Do they simply pass through it? Can foxes find food there or things to play with? Or could they even find a safe place to sleep in?

Remove potential sources of food for foxes from your garden. However, this may mean that other wild animals will visit your garden less frequently.
  • Do not put plates of pet food outside. Any feeding spots for other wild animals (e.g. birds, hedgehogs) should be made inaccessible to foxes.
  • Cover over your compost heap or install an enclosed compost container.
  • Do not throw leftover meat, bones, cheese or any cooked food on the compost heap because foxes find them irresistible.
  • Try not to leave any fruit lying on the ground; berries should be fenced in.

Remove anything foxes like to play with:
  • Put away children’s toys, shoes, leathergoods, soft and easily transportable things.

Eliminate potential shelter:
  • Cut back branches of trees and shrubs hanging down to the ground. • Block all access to potential hiding places. • You will find tips on how to avoid accidentally leaving an animal trapped somewhere under



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