Re: Wolf urine to deter fox ?
[Re: kyron4]
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Wolf urine will attract fox. Dont know about vinegar.
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Re: Wolf urine to deter fox ?
[Re: kyron4]
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06/30/22 04:27 AM
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from your question i think its a matter of a lack of experience on your part rather than intelligence on the fox's part. if your willing to buy "wolf urine" you probably are using poor attractors as well
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Re: Wolf urine to deter fox ?
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06/30/22 04:56 AM
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from your question i think its a matter of a lack of experience on your part rather than intelligence on the fox's part. if your willing to buy "wolf urine" you probably are using poor attractors as well I was asking about vinegar and wolf urine, not my trapping ability. Anyways, where I'm at I have to consider dogs and cats, that will and have been caught, so foot holds and snare are a no go. Keeping cats put up is impossible and the dogs are problematic too. Cage traps are set and even though I brushed them in well, I think the fox is still weary of something new in the area. But hey, thanks for your advice it was real helpful.
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Re: Wolf urine to deter fox ?
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06/30/22 06:25 AM
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feral cats need killing and stray dogs go to the pound. why do you allow them around your chickens? how do you know they are not the problem? if you think a feral cat wont kill a chicken you better think again
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: Wolf urine to deter fox ?
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06/30/22 08:55 AM
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Personally if i was worried about cats and dogs getting caught I'd buy a half dozen rubber jawed traps and set those. In my mind it would be easier to catch a fox in those rather than try to get one to commit to a cage, especially if it is only coming by every two weeks.
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Re: Wolf urine to deter fox ?
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06/30/22 05:00 PM
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The birds free range, although for now they are in the run/pen until I can make some progress. The pen and coop is built like ft. knox, very secure and nothing has even tried to get in at night. All attacks over the years have been daytime attacks when birds are free ranging. The dog and cats mention belong to me and coexist perfectly with the birds. The dog has thwarted many attacks over the years and protects the flock, but can't stop them all. In the last attack the fox lied in wait till the dog come inside for a few minutes, hence his cleverness. The cats are my barn cats that catch their weight in mice and pests, so roughnecks, but not feral; they pay no attention to the chickens. They have all been caught and released before, but I've been pretty busy lately and not home much. Stuck in a trap or snare all day in 90* + heat is unfair, say what you will. I know it is a fox because my daughter witnessed the last attack and prior to that I found the spot he dragged the chicken and tore it apart and left droppings, I do know what fox poop looks like compared to cat , coon, coyote, etc. So there, that the long story with all the unnecessary details for clarification and your enjoyment. I got a long weekend off coming up and plan to do some calling and set some footholds when I'm home to better keep non targets out or at least get them out in a reasonable amount of time. We got one last year after about 3 weeks and we'll get this one too. The urine/vinegar idea was just to buy me some time. So, sounds like urine is a no go; good to know. Vinegar, while I'm doubtful, is still worth trying, only one way to find out. Thanks for all of the positive and direct to the point replies. Now I need to go work on my trapping skills
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Re: Wolf urine to deter fox ?
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06/30/22 06:40 PM
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Free range cats is hippie speak that means feral
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: Wolf urine to deter fox ?
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If you want to catch the fox keep the “pets” put up an set some footholds. Just depends on which one your more worried about. X2, keep the dogs and cats in the house or kennel and set the stinkin’ footholds. So far you’re just standing around scratching your butt.
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Re: Wolf urine to deter fox ?
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Free range cats is hippie speak that means feral We agree. And any landowner out there that wants ground nesting birds to survive wants them GONE. They are happier with that catch than a coyote or fox, at least down here anyways.
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Re: Wolf urine to deter fox ?
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PM< Kylee Eastwood. she starts college soon. Offer her enough money she can kill that fox for you. might even kill a coon or possum fore they start trouble.
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: Wolf urine to deter fox ?
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Wolf urine will attract fox. Dont know about vinegar. Thanks guys, this was all the answer I needed; no more no less. carry on and have fun. This site never disappoints.
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