This fox story - Is it just me ??
08 June 2010, 04:52 PM
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I would think a fox is quite cunning and would jump on top to take a look. Then realise its open.
It really does not take long to take a bite out of one child, grab another in panic, bite again then run.
When you wake to a noise at night it takes a few seconds to work out wtf is going on, then act on it. Plenty of times for a few bites of each child and run.
Im not convinced by it all 100% yet, but its plausable.
It really does not take long to take a bite out of one child, grab another in panic, bite again then run.
When you wake to a noise at night it takes a few seconds to work out wtf is going on, then act on it. Plenty of times for a few bites of each child and run.
Im not convinced by it all 100% yet, but its plausable.
08 June 2010, 04:53 PM
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we have had a fox coming into our garden recently... in a town, and we have a dog. They have been out on the green in front of ours fighting so can't be that timid of humans!!
IIRC there was some wildlife rescue programme on the other week which showed a fox asleep in someones house on their bed.. with about 4 cats not paying it the slightest bit of attention. The smell was unbelivable apparently.. perhaps the parents of the injured babies have no sense of smell?
IIRC there was some wildlife rescue programme on the other week which showed a fox asleep in someones house on their bed.. with about 4 cats not paying it the slightest bit of attention. The smell was unbelivable apparently.. perhaps the parents of the injured babies have no sense of smell?
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08 June 2010, 05:05 PM
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I was under the impression that the fox is classed as vermin, and that there is no law saying you can’t kill them. Surely a .22 air rifle would do the job from 15 yards. I live in London and can vouch for the fact that the local foxes aren’t scared of me or the dog. But... a .22 pointed at their head would probably persuade them to leave my garden and not come back.
08 June 2010, 05:19 PM
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I dont know if just pointing the gun at them would scare them, might need to make a round hit them before they would consider not returning. Determined little things foxes lol
08 June 2010, 05:23 PM
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I was under the impression that the fox is classed as vermin, and that there is no law saying you can’t kill them. Surely a .22 air rifle would do the job from 15 yards. I live in London and can vouch for the fact that the local foxes aren’t scared of me or the dog. But... a .22 pointed at their head would probably persuade them to leave my garden and not come back.
.22 air rifle, hasn't got a chance, you need a cartridge rifle.
08 June 2010, 07:53 PM
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we have had a fox coming into our garden recently... in a town, and we have a dog. They have been out on the green in front of ours fighting so can't be that timid of humans!!
IIRC there was some wildlife rescue programme on the other week which showed a fox asleep in someones house on their bed.. with about 4 cats not paying it the slightest bit of attention. The smell was unbelivable apparently.. perhaps the parents of the injured babies have no sense of smell?
IIRC there was some wildlife rescue programme on the other week which showed a fox asleep in someones house on their bed.. with about 4 cats not paying it the slightest bit of attention. The smell was unbelivable apparently.. perhaps the parents of the injured babies have no sense of smell?
I hope the babies get well soon. I was biting by a dog a month ago and spent 4 days on a drip in hospital and 2 weeks off work cos it got infected. So I feel for them!
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08 June 2010, 08:34 PM
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I was dubious, but a number of local witnesses have described similar incidents, with fearless foxes and at least one fox has been caught in their garden.
How cynical have we all become?
How cynical have we all become?
08 June 2010, 08:36 PM
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This fox story in the news at the moment. Is it just me or is it just all a bit strange ???? A fox comes into a house and attacks two babies sleeping ???
All the foxes around our area are scared of there own shadows, and are even chased off by our cats.
Terrible if true, but part of me is waiting for the police to announce the boyfriend had a dangerous dog of some sorts
All the foxes around our area are scared of there own shadows, and are even chased off by our cats.
Terrible if true, but part of me is waiting for the police to announce the boyfriend had a dangerous dog of some sorts
I am no fan of foxes, but wandering around a house and attacking babies?
I don't think so
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Cry_in_the_Dark
08 June 2010, 08:36 PM
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And now those London city folk are calling for a cull
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...y-experts.html
Oh the irony
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...y-experts.html
Oh the irony
08 June 2010, 09:10 PM
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Im wondering if social services have paid them a visit yet, i mean what the **** were they doing with a back door wide open when they have two babies up the stairs. Honestly some folk are so bloody thick, it beggers belief.
09 June 2010, 04:56 PM
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I have seen a hairy old dog fox walking along the pavement in Hampton Wick ignoring all the humans. I personally think that an urban fox might well be brave enough to enter a house.
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10 June 2010, 04:51 AM
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beautiful animals
If a rat had crawled up the stairs and had a go at the kids (yes, like in the Lady and the Tramp...even though that rat didn't attack I believe) would you all be so sympathetic?
10 June 2010, 07:40 AM
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10 June 2010, 12:03 PM
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Chickens are not likely to get above 6ft at a push, and Europe is hardly awash with wild chickens, Asia maybe and even then the ones I saw just strut about and got maybe 2 ft off the ground if a dog or cow came their way. I'd still back the fox to take the "Wild" Chicken down.
10 June 2010, 02:11 PM
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Now that's irony..
I've seen urban foxes at close range - 2 or 3 feet through a fence and about 5 feet away generally. Used to see them every night where I lived out walking the dog.
All looked incredibly healthy with thick glossy coats. They are indeed beautiful creatures when in good health. Watching the cubs playing with their parents nearby was fascinating.
But there is no question that dog foxes can be brave, confident animals in the urban environment.
One of the dog foxes I'd see regularly had no problem walking maybe 5 to ten feet behind the dog. The dog being a 2 year old Rottie bitch at the peak of her physical strength. Not stupid though, the foxes knew the dog was on a lead.
Never felt under any threat, but many people with smaller dogs and indeed small children felt differently.
"Rats?" I don't think so
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10 June 2010, 03:09 PM
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Classed as vermin by...yes, you've got it, the worst plague on planet earth. Man.
Now that's irony..
I've seen urban foxes at close range - 2 or 3 feet through a fence and about 5 feet away generally. Used to see them every night where I lived out walking the dog.
All looked incredibly healthy with thick glossy coats. They are indeed beautiful creatures when in good health. Watching the cubs playing with their parents nearby was fascinating.
But there is no question that dog foxes can be brave, confident animals in the urban environment.
One of the dog foxes I'd see regularly had no problem walking maybe 5 to ten feet behind the dog. The dog being a 2 year old Rottie bitch at the peak of her physical strength. Not stupid though, the foxes knew the dog was on a lead.
Never felt under any threat, but many people with smaller dogs and indeed small children felt differently.
"Rats?" I don't think so
Now that's irony..
I've seen urban foxes at close range - 2 or 3 feet through a fence and about 5 feet away generally. Used to see them every night where I lived out walking the dog.
All looked incredibly healthy with thick glossy coats. They are indeed beautiful creatures when in good health. Watching the cubs playing with their parents nearby was fascinating.
But there is no question that dog foxes can be brave, confident animals in the urban environment.
One of the dog foxes I'd see regularly had no problem walking maybe 5 to ten feet behind the dog. The dog being a 2 year old Rottie bitch at the peak of her physical strength. Not stupid though, the foxes knew the dog was on a lead.
Never felt under any threat, but many people with smaller dogs and indeed small children felt differently.
"Rats?" I don't think so
