CHEEKY FOX TAKES ON MAN & DOG FOR CHICKENS.
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- čas přidán 9. 01. 2011
- As you can see there are a lot of mixed comments about Mr Fox. I don't mind either way but if you are just going to post hateful remarks, save your fingers because I will delete & block you. It would have taken two seconds to shoot him & that would have been that but I chose not to & I filmed him instead. We are not all haters.
Fox is acting out of desperation. I see a lot of foxes around my way, and while they are pretty bold - they are never this bold. You are a kind soul, but you need to be more assertive with this fox and scare him away.
He needs to grow a pair! and put one in that Fox's head...
@@sfc-a-5555 Exactly. If he appreciates his chickens he needs to protect them and quit playing games..If his dog is weak, then go get his piece and blow his head off..But all this stupid talk of " You Can't have Me Chickens " ain't going to cut it..
Sean Ó Briain a Fox never gets scared
@@jackssstaylor7438 I don't give them chance to be scared, shot on sight.
@@jackssstaylor7438 That's bullshit. Yes they do.
you obviously have a lot of compassion for animals, the fox as well for your chickens. you talk to/about them in such a respectful manner, it made me smile
Poor lad is very hungry. Empty tummy... very focused and determined. Poor baby.
I'm loving this guys accent (Yorkshire I reckon) Lol
"Oi! cheeky chops"
"Yer can't av mi chickins"
What a great video :-D If you think about this from the fox's point of view, he'd have no concept of them being 'your' chickens, or that you even have an interest in them since you're standing right next to them and not trying to catch and eat one... so whilst it looks cheeky to a human perspective that he's being confrontational, in his mind - he probably sees no reason that you would mind him having a go. :-D
Foxes are fascinating. I've spent a lot of time with a fox family this year, observing them and basically hanging out as they carried on their business around me. The dog fox trusted me enough to bring his cubs to me when they were little. There is actually a point in the vid, around the 2 and a half minute mark where the fox 'nose-points' at the chicken while looking at you... they do this when they want to draw your attention to something. It's like he's saying "here mate, you do know there's a chicken next to you...? Look.. there...? Are you gonna go for it or can i?"
It seems a bit of a conundrum about how to deal with free range chickens and a fox... but foxes tend to be a tad lazy when they've had enough to eat, and have enough cached in reserve. They just wanna nap. If it was me, I'd try giving him any excess eggs or scraps to take the edge off his hunger and make him just lazy enough to not be desperate for a chicken challenge. Not foolproof, but might dull his tenacity a bit. It would be entirely the wrong thing to shoot him... completely pointless & even counterproductive... Foxes maintain and protect their territories very carefully. Biologists have observed that it only takes 3 to 4 days for a new fox to take over a vacant territory, so you'd have a replacement on your hands almost immediately. On top of that, only the dominant female in a territory is allowed to breed (the dominant vixen suppresses the subordinate ones and this actually prevents them from even coming into heat). So when trigger happy idiots with no understanding of the species shoots a dominant male or female they actually send the hierarchy into confusion. And a confused hierarchy means more litters born the next year, because all the mechanisms that foxes use to maintain balance are sent out of whack. So that very fox in the video is blocking a fox influx. If he's full & allowed to hold his territory then he's in your employ... (and controlling rodents too)... thats how i'd look at it anyway.
+kaiiana wow I was facinatd reading this, what an interesting comment! thank you for making it ^_^
+kaiiana Thank goodness for someone who is talking sense. I keep chickens and ducks, I also love foxes. My poultry flock has a large pen in our top field which is fenced in with metal construction site panels (Jacksons Express Site Fencing) and we have fixed an electric wire top and bottom on the outside. Better to get a quick sting on the nose than be obliterated - foxes learn fast! We have no trouble and don't even need to lock the choox in their house at night. And, yes, we do often get visiting foxes which I love to see. They are highly intelligent and very beautiful. As kaiiana rightly says, if a fox is killed, another will soon take over its patch. It is up to us humans to use our common sense. For heaven's sake, we can get to the moon and back but we find it so hard to outwit a fox!
+kaiiana
You are correct the fox has no concept of chicken ownership.
That is why a shot gun or rifle should have been used.
+bighands69 Is that the only thing you understand?
Thank GOD ! Somebody with a brain .... ! Foxes have no concept of chickens as human possessions .... The fox is hungry and acting on instinct . Foxes are beautiful .... It breaks my heart when people paint them as being scoundrels ...
What a great man! How fantastic to see someone who respects animals and understands their instincts and doesn't resort to death and destruction to resolve a 'problem'. Long may you continue to protect your hens and I hope mister fox lives a long and healthy life and doesn't pester you TOO much! ;-)
Maggie Bruce the fox takes the chickens and kills them
Son of hood..... Hey there. I live in Australia and to protect my chickens I have had to build an enclosure that allows them to run around but protected from everything that wants them here. Foxes, goanna's, feral cats and carpet snakes (up to 10 feet long). Everything wants them. Build it and they will come... but they won't be able to get in lol.
Nice filming. I've got a fox den 20 feet away from the fence of my alpacas' run. They all line up along the fence to watch her and her kits at play. And I have 2 cats and a rabbit that was loose all last winter and she left them alone. I think she feels safe from the fisher cats and coyotes when she dens that close to us.
" come and say hello".…......boom!.
exactly
@Eric Davidson I think it's a little bit obvious what's going on there, the fox knows the dog can't get to him and it wants that chicken. There are countless opportunities to take a safe shot. The guy seems a little naive as to how predators work, if he thinks that fox will come and say hello so he can tell it the errors of its ways he's in for a big shock . A classic case of a human reared fox cub that's turned back feral .
@Eric Davidson too bad you need to change some laws then
Beautiful fox; thank you for filming him and posting. Good luck with your chickens!
this is one of the most entertaining video i have ever seen on you tube love the narrating and the accent. CHEEKY FOX oh man this is so funny
I wish every audiobook came with your voice cause it is awesome
That's exactly what I did when the winter got bad. I knew he was struggling for about a month when it froze hard so I fed him dried dog food & left him water for that month. Away from the chickens though, under a tree on his rounds. Then again this year he went lame on his front right, probably a thorn, so I fed him for a week just to give it a rest. We have an arrangement :]
Explains EVERYTHING. WHAT ARE YOU COMPLAINING ABOUT. YOU MADE HIM.
Good comment. I was brought up in Huddersfield & was always into shooting, fishing, in fact the whole country sports scene but I have to say that some of the comments on my film have shone a bad light on people who shoot. It's all about balance in the countryside & neither too many or too few of anything is a good thing. Thanks for your sensible input.
Always looking for a second fox when one is intentionally exposed himself. Sometimes, parents foxes work as a team. I love this video, it shows a lot: The chicken is flattering; The dog is playing with a friend; The Master have a kind heart; and the Fox, .... is in Love. Gear up the defense system, my friend! But leave a trail with camera, so we can see more of Mr. Fox.:D All the Best! KD
I felt as if I was having an adventure w/ you.
Thx for taking us along.
You seem to love all creatures.
Foxy was sure a beauty but annoying &
deadly to your chickens. He'll be back!
here on our homestead , our response to the fox is simple "bang"
sounds like a good chicken rearing plan to me lol
Very kind man! I love how you respected and sounded to even like that "cheeky fox" ! Rite on ya mate!
Thank you. You has make my day!
I really enjoyed watching that. I live in mid wales in a rented farm house in the back of beyond. The kids love it to bits and I enjoy teaching them about nature, growing veg and living off the land. We had the very same thing happen early last summer, a brazen fox came and sat watching our chickens had a few of them before i knew what was happening. I followed the trail of feathers back to his earth where he had a litter of cubs. I left the dead chooks for him, he came back every 2 day 4 more.
12 gauge no-4 buckshot..... splat goes the fox.
notice the fixed kept peeing on the trees you know he was saying to himself this is my territory!
I`ll be Back!!!!!!!!!!!!
He's certainly not a timid fox or bashful fox! And he's definitely focused & determined. But he also looks quite well fed. I would've thought he'd leave almost straight away...
Great video! ;)
Great video mate. It's a breath of fresh air to find a Farmer with respect for the Foxes. You're right, the countryside would be a dull place without wildlife. Keep up the good work mate - you're a decent bloke.. Long may your Chickens live.
My dogs would have destroyed that fox, Haven't lost a chicken to a fox in 6 years
lost three last week when they can get them they get all of them
Greediness
Brad Metcalf Humans aren't the only fucking animal that needs to eat... it isn't the fault of the fox that when they have kits they need to feed them.
***** true.but I eat first. And I don't kill the fox. Ever. And you sure have a potty mouth.
Agreed. I eat first. And not to mention we are very environmentally conscious at my homestead,Nature will destroy every thing if you let her. Humans would all die without us stopping a kit feeding fox from eating our food.....
Sell the dog and buy a gun.
judging from his accent he lives in the uk 🇬🇧
He can't, his Government won't give their guns back !
@@lilly1977 people in uk can have guns to called gun licence some people carry them with out thoe
@@conconr322 oh
NO FOXES ARE CUTE
Best video I have seen in a long time nice commentary I'm glad the man did not kill the Fox
Very neat video, I enjoyed watching this!
Thank you very much for sharing your adventure with a fox!
Take care,
Jareth
same here we had a flock of 24 chickens and a fox came and killed everyone when we were on holiday and killed all of them and then slept in the chicken house so my friend shut the door and my sisters boyfriend blew the shit out of it with a 12bore shotgun
Was anybody looking after the chickens while you were on holiday?
yes
+rural armory Why did you bother?
+rural armory your sisters boyfriend is a legend he did the right thing
Charlie Bowers oh yeah
The world needs more people like you.
All respect.
I agree (he was very nice!) Even his dog was well behaved
What a great little film! Thanks for sharing :)
Incredible patience you and the fox have!
cool farmer and cool fox....lolzzzz
I have had them come right up to my face when stalking rabbits. You just have to do the rabbit squeak & if the wind is right they come to you, oh & then shit themselves, obviously :)
can you tell me the logic of not shooting him dead - you are responsible for the safety and security of the chickens because you put them in their situation - - - they did not ask to be there - it is your duty to protect them and killing this fox is clearly your duty to them
Real men are kind to animals. Great film and thank you for sharing it with us.
He's a good man,he don't want his chicken dead and he don't wanna kill the fox..your a real man
YOU SIR ARE AMAZING❤️
Build a decent hen house and you wont have a problem.
either does one action bang
🙄 thanks, noob
that was awesome thanks for sharing, so glad all ended well, for chickens and mr fox,
So happy to see the cockerel stroll back at the end 💛
that fox has been rereard by humans
Great post - I did not realize wild critters also marked trail by peeing on trees...
Maybe she has babies to feed..
and I am so glad you did not shoot the fox...
I would of shot it and cut it in half
love your style, thumbs up for helping a fox in the other vid :)
WOW!! What a ballsy fox. Very clever knowing he could take a shot and outrun your Rottie. Well done filming, it was exciting to watch. Good job you did film it, no one would have believed you!
For gods sake "SHOOT IT " or you will lose your hens, get a faster dog to chase the fox
Seriously, this guy thinks he's being compassionate but it's only a matter of time before it kills some of his chickens and he'll only have himself to blame for not shooting the thing. The fox doesn't care about his charity. He'll take it and then come back for his chickens later. Notice towards the beginning of the video it marks its territory on a tree, because it's gonna come back for a meal later.
you need to piss on the trees like he is to reclaim your territory, as far he's concerned they're his trees and his chickens... get to pissing.
Very nice video about the reality of life and nature! Thank you very much!
Thanks for that made me chuckle, I've had a couple of similar encounters with foxes, he certainly had only one thing on his mind.
you should not have chickens if you are not going to protect them
eat more sardines it will make you smarter,
where did he get the money to build the boat, and how long did it take him to build it, now lets here one of your stupid answers. shoot the fox, skin it and sell the hide - case closed
like I can dig it Daddy'o, I see your point now.
but an ice cold beer or two or three and a can of sardines sure goes good on a hot day. no more fox hunting here. peace out man.
His chickens are protected, i let mine roam outside in my yard during the day while iam home then lock them when i leave, he is not bad to his animal hens love to roam,
Sad that you think that way. I started out as a shooter when I was young but as time wore on I realised that it had become a very hollow feeling when the stalking was over & I had a dead animal in my hand. I realised bit by bit that what I was really enjoying was being amongst nature & learning to understand about everything's place in it. I know that top predators have to be controlled & that's ok but I think you are mistaken when you say "The only good fox is a dead one."
Man, you are something special. Hat's off.
H - the tiny little foxes around our place in San Jose Ca are nothing compared to your
hungry nemesis. Enjoyed the woodworking videos very much. Thankyou.
Wish we had Ash and Birch forests around here.
But the real question is what does the fox say?
fox is like. im hungry man.
i need some food mate
I really enjoyed your video. That fox was in incredible condition. It made me wonder just how many chicken dinners he'd been having already. I also wondered if he could have originally been raised by a human since he shows so little fear. Feeding him dog food is probably a good idea, especially if it keeps his belly full enough to leave your chickens alone. Keep up the good work.
Very good show! Loved it...
from NY USA
One hungry fox,and marking your place as his territoryThank you very much for filming and not harming him....[And yes the world does need more people like you]
+melody cooper I so agree. Why do some people think the only answer to a problem is to blast it out of existence. Animals want to live as much as we do, and therefore they need to eat. Foxes play a valuable part in the food chain by counting rats, mice and rabbits as major items in their diet. Maybe all these gun-waving idiots should do their research and learn that when you remove a fox from its territory, another will soon take its place. I am a poultry-keeper and also own a bit of land and a small wood. I am always happy to see any wildlife on my property including foxes, moles, squirrels, rabbits and anything else you could mention. Learn to share the planet.
Buy new Dog !!!
exactly
For reals, my small(compared to the rott) Jack Russell Terriers would've torn that ass up
+Edward Seems like that dog wanted to get at him though.
Great upload, that beautiful fox was very dominant marking his territory within feet of you and the rottie, never seen a fox so confidant but anyway really enjoyed watching it, thanks
beautiful land and wilderness. love how he talks to the animals. this man is one with nature
No, the man doesn't understand nature
Aww you should give that fox a chicken, only one mind - he deserves it for his sheer bottle...and what a beautiful, proud looking fox that was - would've been a great shame to shoot him, well done for letting it live.
Giving the fox one of his chickens would likely have resulted in the fox coming back later and killing ALL of the rest.
It,'s called a shotgun. Try it some day!
***** if that fox went up to a coyote and went for its food, the coyote would not share it would brutally murder it then go about eating its meal, same with any other animals, very few animals share food, its survival if the fittest and humans are fittest, doesn't matter if you like it or not it is what it is and it aint guna change, also "YOU" humans, are you just a very smart ape....cus apes kill and eat things to
+Michele hummingbird So you want him to 'share' the chickens lives to the fox? Who says the foxes life is worth more then multiple chickens lives, huh? And I would like to inform you that foxes are pests and you don't know what the hell your talking about!
kinda partial to 308.
asaaqas I'm afraid humans are not the fittest, we're the most intelligent. Our intelligence and morality is our weapon, and having mercy on this harmless fox was the right thing to do. There's just no need at all to murder every animal you see, and I deplore people like you, whose immediate response is violent. It's a shame that there's such variance in brain power and kindness across our great (yet also shitty) species.
my response was not violent it was honest, I never once said anything about me or another human killing it, ive only ever seen one fox in my life that I even thought about killing and that's cus it was scaring my horses and coming for my chickens but instead of killing it I scared it off and its never been back, and being smarter, to me atleast, is being "fitter" than animals
Well said. Decency should be applauded!
What a handsome fox!! He moes with such grace and precision. And I LOVE your Scottish accent, from one Scot to another!
Of course he's gonna be cheeky, you've not trained your dog properly lol
Haha! Awww what a handsome cheeky chappy. I would give him one of my chickens to take back to his family, just for his bravery :)
If you did that he would come back and take your other chickens too xD
How stupid - you obviously dont give a shit about your chooks, and don't realise the trauma they would have to go through, being slaughtered by that vile thing.
You know foxes would kill your chickens for the fun of it? They break in and kill without even taking them sometimes, they are disgusting and horrible predators.
If that thing went after my chooks I would have no problem bashing it head in with a shovel, you should protect your girls with the valor and pride any cockrel would, not offer them up for a light and regular meal for the fox!
Anita Angyal I wasn't aiming that comment at you, but I do get it, it may have been over the top. But she shows blatant disregard for her chickens - and that is frustrating. And what do humans have to do with this?
Paddy I just wanted to give a hint that no creature on earth is perfect - not even humans :)
I think if she had chickens for her own, having gone through the long process of hatching, raising them and taking care of them she would think differently.
I hope so.
Great video, thank you for posting. And thanks for respecting wildlife and not harming the fox.
Unbelievable video.
Thanks for sharing mate!
Glad you didnt kill the fox.
The poor fox was being tortured by this man keeping chickens near his den, I would have done a deal with the fox and fed it away from coup.
I would have fed it a 22-250 shell
@@wecd2 I would feed the dog the same way, useless waste of dog food.
Utterly well done..best video for ages...
That's a beautiful red fox specimen with a healthy pelt.
THank you for the video! And Thank you for not shooting Mr. Fox :) That was an interesting video to watch. :) Also Fox are NOT afraid of humans like people would think. They are very very very smart.
Very nice of you to respect wild life. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for sharing ! The fox is in great condition, however it's completely relaxed around you and your dog - I see from your comments that you've been feeding it, so this is why - you reap what you sow. In any case, your only option in this environment is proper fencing ie 3ft deep & 7ft high. Rotties are gentle souls (I work in dog rescue so see a lot) and your lack of genuine anger at the fox and has fed through to him meaning he tolerates it far more than would normally be the case.
Great video showing a fox doing whats natural to him and trying to take advantage of the situation! With so many chickens running around he must have figured he had a good chance to nab one! Cant believe he was still willing to have a go when you let your dog out! This guy will come back for sure just waiting for that chance!
" eh! cheeky chops!bugger off!" love that
what an enjoyable little video to watch :)
such a cute and cocky little thing!
wonderful that they were all found in the end!
That's a great ending and a great video. I've grown up on a farm and had chickens/geese as a child and know how brazen foxes can be. But this is something else!! I showed this to my father and he suggests that so many people are feeding the foxes these days that they are loosing fear of humans and dogs alike. In our tiny village alone we know of at least one person who feeds the foxes.I like how your chickens stay close to you and the rottie and avoid the fox, they know who gonna eat them! 5*
Awww beautiful creature but a cheeky little bugger! lol
poor chickens too all getting stressed out :( glad they were all safe in the end :)
Beautiful fox! I really do respect people like you. I don't know if this would help as the foxes up our end aren't half as brave as this fella but usually we find the best thing is to take a piss in a few places round about our land every so often (as classy as that sounds) and it tends to scare them off.
"Cheeky Chops" ~ Lol. From the looks of this fox's demeanor, I would say he has been around humans quite a bit, possibly even raised in captivity and let loose in the wild. He looks right healthy and plump compared to most I've seen in the wild, so starvation or rabies isn't an option for his behavior. When I was younger my family raised chickens and pheasants and I have never seen a fox this brazen and bold. Did he ever try digging under that coop? I had one do that. Thanks for filming.
good video mate ;) nice to see a happy ending ;) enjoyed watching it ;)
respect mate , nice to see you only shot this beautiful animal with a camera, i shoot pigeons ,rabits, etc for the table but wouldnt want to harm foxes in anyway .good on you
That was a great video, well done 🐣🐥🐔
good on ya, mate! thanks for saving that guys live in spite of his threatening your chicken. thanks for posting!!
Wow, That is a cheeky bold fox! It must be really very hungry to not be afraid of the man and big dog... Gesh..
Incredible to see a person that tried to let the fucking animal alive. Props to you, sir
Brilliant! Really entertaining. Thanks
Great video showing nature doing it's thing! You are clearly a man with a love and respect for all animals understanding that we all have a right to life and all need to eat. Most would have blasted that fox to pieces. I hope you manage to keep him at bay, the audacious sod!!
I have never seen a fox that was this brave. Usually they are very skittish.
This man should narrate every nature documentary ever
i love this footage and you handled the situation very well. i am sure tv will soon be looking to replace David Attenborough and you are just the man. you have it all.
Brilliant Vid and a brilliant attitude......you're a top man.
only a fellow yorkshireman would have a one-way arguement with "cheeky chops" and not sound ridiculous... much. fantastic footage, thanks for sharing. think I'd've lobbed a stick at the little bugger early on, but my kids love our chucks.
You are right on a few counts there. He did watch me & I train horses, so body language is very passive around animals.
class vid , u are a true gent .laugh at how u were so calm with the fox even tho he wanted yr chickens
This is a great video. It shows how stubborn something is when its hungry. Imagine if it was a person with real thinking ability!
Thank you for not hurting the fox, very respectful. Also, beautiful Rottweiler...
If that had happened here in the states I may have been concerned about rabies. The most common symptoms is animals acting in unusual, non-fearful ways. But since (I imagine) you are in the UK and don't have rabies you just have a very confident fox! Nice video.