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We found our area's resident foxes' den yesterday..REAL close to the house. I have a 4wk old pygmy (maybe 8-9lbs now..she was 7lbs last week) & a 10wk old fainting goat (maybe 15-ish lbs), both small enough I think, for a fox to try for..& there's 2 so they may work together. I dont worry about them at night, the shed is predator proof & the 2 little ones sleep in metal dog crates but foxes dont JUST hunt at night. The yard is enclosed by 5' welded wire fencing. Basically, my question is: What is the REAL level of danger to my babes during the day when they're out in the yard?
We also have chickens that get out of the yard & my opinion is that, during the day, w/EVERYONE incl the dogs in & out constantly & being so close to the house (front yard) they'll prob go for a loose chicken 1st, right? Not that I want to lose a chicken but..it's a chicken..we occasionally eat 1 ourselves..my goats are pets only & I've been & am still, bottle feeding Marlee since she was 4 days old..she's my infant & I cant risk their safety. Sooo,chickens vs goats vs foxes..who's at higher risk? Also, has anyone else ever lost a goat during the day to a fox? :help:
We also have chickens that get out of the yard & my opinion is that, during the day, w/EVERYONE incl the dogs in & out constantly & being so close to the house (front yard) they'll prob go for a loose chicken 1st, right? Not that I want to lose a chicken but..it's a chicken..we occasionally eat 1 ourselves..my goats are pets only & I've been & am still, bottle feeding Marlee since she was 4 days old..she's my infant & I cant risk their safety. Sooo,chickens vs goats vs foxes..who's at higher risk? Also, has anyone else ever lost a goat during the day to a fox? :help: