Foxes in the Garden: How to get rid of them (humanely)

[@caffenolefussahvex1074]

Hi Tanya, you seem to have a paradise garden there. Where are you located? Were you able to permanently get them to leave? I am writing from Germany. This morning January 8 2024 my both Pomeranians were savagely attacked by foxes. Both were dragged down the slope of our property in the mouths of the foxes and were not the least bit bothered with my husband kicking them to have them release our dogs. In my case, they are a danger to the welfare of my dogs, and who knows even us. We found their den feet from our back door and will work aggressively to destroy it and run them. The boldness of these animals. I also have a large fish pond that's not enclosed. So I am wondering if the water source is appealing to them? Both dogs were rushed to the vet. Please write back if you got rid of your foxes or if they came back.

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Hello! I’m in Southern California. I’m sorry to hear about your dogs. I hope you all are ok. Once I got the foxes to leave, I cut down the bamboo behind the pond. They were using it as a retreat from the heat. I also cut back my neighbor’s trees and my shrubbery. They like hiding in foliage. I secured the pond to make sure they didn’t have a water source. I haven’t seen them since. Someone told me that crushed lime also helps. Apparently it irritates the nasal passages 💚

[@caffenolefussahvex1074]

@@thebusybrownangel5829 hi Tanya, thank you so much for replying. So that vinegar thing and the shrubbery is what chased them? They didn't look like matured adults but if gray foxes, perhaps they were adults and very bold animals. It's a pitty you had to cut back, because your garden looks so peaceful and natural. We live in the countryside in the Odenwald forest in Germany. I am from Oklahoma but migrated here. The laws on wildlife here are crazy. Like you, I don't want to harm the foxes, but they must go somewhere else. There is so much forest around but they took up residence here. The water source may be what has attracted them. I keep my grounds really clear so there isn't anything to hide in. On the slope however, is thick brush and blackberry bushes where the den was found. So come spring, the slope will be cut to the ground. Now I know why my fish just disappears without a corpse. I blamed the cat next door, but mow I know the culprit. My dogs had stitches and lots of precautionary injections. Vet says the foxes had obviously attacked dogs before because that's very bold that they would come out in the open grounds to make multiple attacks without fearing humans. Stay safe, and keep an eye out come spring.

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

@@caffenolefussahvex1074 Thank you! Hopefully you’ll find away to safeguard your property. All of my neighbors now have dogs. It’s not ideal, considering they’re not too concerned with cleaning up after them, but they may be deterring the foxes a bit. They’re not keeping the raccoons, squirrels, or cats away, so we’ll see if the foxes return. If they do, we’ll be trapping and relocating them. It will have to be more than 10 miles away or they will return.

[@MishMashMum]

You have a lovely little set up for the foxes with your trampoline. Yes they love, love, love to bounce and play on it just like any human child would, and then that the perfect litter tray underneath for them. I bought a trampoline skirt and that lasted about a year until one fox decided to rip into it and destroyed it. 😮‍💨😮‍💨 If you like animals…which I don’t particularly, maybe just get a big dog that the family can love but occasionally sleep in a lovely dog hut outside. I’m sure the fixes wouldn’t like a big dog running around on their territory 😄 xx

[@corrinedawson8249]

Wow, they are so comfortable! They act like you are invading their territory. Stay safe and good luck with getting rid of them.

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Right! 😂 They look at me like I’m bothering them. 🤣

[@LashonDCampbell]

Hello and good morning to you my friend Really enjoyed watching this video today Thanks for sharing. you always have nice videos Love your channel

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

🥰 Thank you! 💚

[@deepkaur188]

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[@janefarquharson9394]

Hi Tanya Lovely garden you have. Yes Viniger I don't know were you live but Asian supermarkets sell big bags of chilli powder if you put that on top of compost and that roof i think it is that will keep foxes and squirrels out of your garden along fence line. I said Asian supermarkets because you can get a big bag for less a £5 in the supermarkets only little tubs they don't like it stings there noses. Good luck I made a paste of it and put it across tops of fence panels that also stopped the car pooping in my garden it want harm them best wishes

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Thank you ! And thanks for the tips! I used to use Cayenne pepper for cats. If the foxes return, I’ll be sure to try it. 💚

[@paultsworld]

Hi Tanya, you mentioned you had foxes - so here I am to have a look - hadn't realised you had such close up pictures of them - wow, they are just not bothered by humans, they obviously like to chill on a hammock during the day and enjoy the free showers! I never see 'my' fox during the day but he visits every night, as my garden is on his 'rounds'.

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Hi, Paul T! This is why I was concerned. They had no fear of us and they were very active during the day. They’ve moved on, but now the squirrels and cats are back 🤦🏽‍♀️😂

[@paultsworld]

@@thebusybrownangel5829 you’ve ‘lost’ one animal and gained two! Well done though for getting the result you wanted.

[@KeithWheelerBooks]

Cayenne works well too. You can even put it in your bird feeders as the capsaicin only affects mammals. So birds are fine but squirrels, foxes, etc don’t like it.

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

@@KeithWheelerBooks I have heard that for so many years. Long ago, I went to Costco and bought a huge container to keep the cats out of my yard. Didn’t work. I did it a couple of years ago to keep the squirrels and skunks out of my raised beds. Didn’t work. 🤷🏽‍♀️💚

[@KeithWheelerBooks]

@ 🤔 that’s odd. It’s worked for my garden, here in Missouri. I guess it’s a hit or miss technique.

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

@ Maybe you all have better Cayenne pepper 😁

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Tanya, (or should I say Mother Nature) you definitely give out that welcoming vibe to all sorts of critters, lol! Sorry, but I just couldn't resist, I'm a bit naughty sometimes. I do know how you feel though, I was outside a few nights last week and had an extremely uncomfortable feeling that I was being watched, so I went indoors immediately. It's unsettling to find signs that you have wild animals living in your backyard. Years ago, when we rented a farmhouse, we kept smelling skunks at night, so we followed the recommendation of a friend that said to put mothballs in mesh bags and place them around the house and yard. I don't recall if that drove the skunks away or if the mothballs drove us away ...because we found a place in town shortly after that. I sure hope the vinegar works as a long-term solution. I hope you're having a wonderful week and that the foxes have moved elsewhere. ~Margie😊💚🐾🦋

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

😂😂😂 It’s cool. My husband said I invited them here. I haven’t had any skunks around the past two weeks. I think they’re all trading places and taking turns 🤣💚

[@GGNaturals]

They just comfortable too! 🦊 Goooo Vinegar!!

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Right! Like they’re paying rent or something 😂

[@ShemiKaka]

Very nice video and I loved it while watching till the end

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Thank you 💚

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

Tanya that fox looked so "cute" sitting on top of the compost bin! LMAO. But what is the food source they are after and exactly where that den is!? They like frogs, small prey like snakes, mice etc. They are probably drinking the water from your pond too. They may also rummage through your compost bin for scraps. Maybe try sealing your bin with chicken wire until you ready to add scraps to it etc. I really feel for you Tanya, this can be so frustrating.

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Hey, AJ! Adding wire to the compost bin is definitely on the top of my list. I even thought about enclosing the bottom of the trampoline. So much work to do, so little time. And this heat!!! 🥵

[@mirandaaldrich9616]

Im so watching. Im a first time chicken owner and they just had their first babys and we just seen a fox outside pretty close to the housr

[@mikelucas3746]

Well, best of luck getting rid of them. Here near Heathrow airport they are everywhere. On my 4 mile journey home at night I probably see at least a dozen running across the roads, In my garden they cause incredible destruction from digging out all my young plants to biting through the stems of tomato plants. I have found things they drag in, like children's toys, footwear, smoking aids, wallets and especially balls. You better take this seriously because you end up at your wits bend feeling the pain of the damage. Yes I have tried fencing, using urine, laying barbed wire and no, nothing has worked. Nearly every morning there are new holes dug, bungee cords bitten through, compost bags ripped apart and container plants dug out.

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Oh! I’m so sorry you are dealing with so much destruction and chaos. These guys moved on a couple of months ago. Hopefully something will work for you soon 💚

[@meanpopsimogreensimmons5959]

Hey Tanya, I saw you reply on Tribe of Judah Teach and subscribed to ur channel. Then i saw this ,and wanted to know if u got rid of the foxes. Any rate, lime from a hardware store should have lime available. you place it around the perimeter of your property an that takes care of all creature problems. Use that unless u own outdoor pets. It messes with animals respiratory systems, which keeps snakes an all else out for months. Michael. Very nice yard sis.

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Thank you! No more foxes, but raccoons and skunks 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@meanpopsimogreensimmons5959]

@@thebusybrownangel5829 you saw what I sent about the lime?

[@meanpopsimogreensimmons5959]

@@thebusybrownangel5829 So what happened to the foxes?

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

@@meanpopsimogreensimmons5959 They finally moved on about a month later. Then I cut back most of the bamboo, so they wouldn’t have a hiding space anymore.

[@GardenHappy]

Oh my he is so cute!!! hahaha My chickens would freak out!

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

All of the dogs in the neighborhood go crazy when these guys come through.

[@edhe9772]

Lemon juice spray helps until you get the rain

[@chique]

What solution did you use?

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Vinegar

[@edhe9772]

I have the same problem tried everything, but I am not giving up

[@OCDishChick]

Wow! Two foxes. They look like babies to me. They’re still resting no fear.

[@OCDishChick]

My understanding is that a fox's natural tendency is to flee rather than fight.

[@OCDishChick]

By the way, your garden is still beautiful!

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

That was another concern of mine. They weren’t afraid of us and they were active in the daytime.

[@honeyharmon6571]

If you call the city and or county where you live they won't come and remove them from your private property? Or maybe even pest control in your area will remove them for you.

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Nope! They told me they don’t do that, but could give me the number of a company that could. 😡💚

[@honeyharmon6571]

Oh, okay That's interesting most places have some type of pest control removal. Maybe because they're 🦊 Foxe's they're not considered a pest? Still doesn't seem fair. With them taking over like that that it's so dangerous to the human population. Did animal control give you any suggestions in how to keep them out of your yard? I'm going to look up how fast they breed, how many pups they have per litter and if that's correct terminology 🤭 Well, I hope you come up with a great solution in getting rid of your latest and new unwanted guest 🙂👍

[@honeyharmon6571]

I just looked this up. And this article said they hate areas that are lit up at night. So I was wondering if maybe some Dollar tree solar lights in the areas that they're coming through. Mixing chilli pepper and garlic in boiling water and spraying the solution around your garden is the easiest way to deter foxes from entering your garden, as they will be offended by the smell. Maybe even bagging the solution in net bags and hanging them on the far end of the garden on the fence. There are also ultrasonic devices, available for sale that emit a high-pitch noise that only animals can hear. I love problem solving 🤔; can you tell 😊

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

@@honeyharmon6571 That smell would offend me too! 😂 I thought about leaving the lights on back there. I did for a couple of nights, but it didn’t change anything. They’re keeping their distance for now. If they come back, I will definitely try your suggestions 💚

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

@@honeyharmon6571 Thanks! Our animal control department has 2 ⭐️ out of 5. They are a complete waste of public resources. They don’t come out for anything. When I asked if the company she was referring me to charged a fee, she said she didn’t know. I asked her how she could refer me to a company she knew nothing about, she said “this is what I’m told to do.” 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

I listened to your outro....They may carry diseases, ticks or fleas. So it's either us or them.

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Trust me, since they were so active during the day, the first thing that crossed my mind was rabies.

[@Maplecook]

Foxes?! Wow!

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Exactly!

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Hmmm good luck with the vinegar..

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

So far, so good! 💚

[@Highvibes777]

I have a fox that torments my two dogs if they are outside. They lay on top of my car like a cat!!!! Ive almost broken my arms trying to hold back my dogs. I've barricaded 5he fence hutihave labs and I m afraid of them just ripping it off!😅😅😅

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

@@Highvibes777 I think these are back plus one. I’ve been finding droppings and three little ones have been roaming the neighborhood.

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Boy, oh Boy! You have a problem .Squirrels, Rats, Foxes 😱

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Don’t forget the skunks and raccoons too 😂

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Oh! And the opossums

[@MelurthHowtogrow]

Lovely video! I hope you do well!

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Vinegar, who knew!

[@susanarnott2648]

We have foxes in our garden can't get rid of them .

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

@@susanarnott2648 I’m sorry to hear that. Thankfully ours are gone and haven’t returned. I hope you find a solution soon 💚

[@susanarnott2648]

We have tried a few things as a deterrent but no luck. So it is what it is their playground. 🦊🦊🦊

[@hairyhousen8234]

The foxes look young. They're probably mostly nocturnal. I hope the turtles are okay? It could be the end of your squirrel problem though.

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Yes, I think they are juveniles. I haven’t seen my baby turtles in awhile, but I’ll have to drain the pond soon. Hopefully they’re just being shy. The squirrels aren’t as rambunctious. The foxes got one of them. I still have one sneaking around. I think the foxes have moved on to one of my neighbor’s yards. No sign of them for 3 days now. 💚

[@sixeses]

@@thebusybrownangel5829 I think foxes have a pretty big range. They've probably been at your place before, but now mom and dad may have dropped off the kits for you. I live in the Chicago area, and there are over 4000 coyotes wandering around. They kill stray cats, so the rat population is booming.

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

@@sixeses I live close to the hills, so we have coyotes and foxes. The coyotes have started coming into some of the neighborhoods closest to the hills. We see the foxes over that way too, just never over here. They’ve definitely been here before. I’ve been finding their droppings for awhile. They’ve been gone for a few days now, but I found droppings this morning in the front yard.

[@sixeses]

@@thebusybrownangel5829 Then most likely they're attempting to extend their range,

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Lol Fox on a roof.. only at your place.. He is there looking for rats in your compost and roof rats. Foxes are great to rid your garden of gophers etc. Unfortunately they will get into things especially the kits. They won't hurt your kids but I get it. They definitely are use to humans .. Cute little guys.. You would think with the dog barking they would leave.. Would make sense that the den would be under your pond/ turtle enclosure. Seeing your husband won't pee and mark his territory.. I don't think they would care as they are so use to you.. They are so smart.. BTW I love white vinegar... Great on beets, spinach, cucumber, greens, french fries etc lol I will take the foxes, such a different look then our red foxes around here. I know they say don't feed them and it might be against your state law but that may cut down on the mess

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

If I feed them they will stay. Nope! I found a gopher skull and squirrel skin under the trampoline. I learned that they don’t chew their food. They rip it into pieces small enough to swallow. It makes their poop pretty distinctive. They’ve been eating someone’s greens 😂 The Southwest has the smallest population of red foxes. It’s rare to see them around here. Developers have been building further up the hillsides, forcing foxes and coyotes out of their homes, causing them to seek food and shelter in local neighborhoods. Cleaning up all of this 💩 makes me feel like I have a dog that I don’t have to feed. 😂💚

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

@@thebusybrownangel5829 but if you feed them they might not rip as much up looking for food. By the looks of it they plan to stay . And it's so hot they probably appreciate you spraying them with water.. 😂.. Sometimes you gotta look at a blessing in disguise.. Much rather have foxes than rats!! Nice And Gophers

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

@@stubbsaquatics6080 True. I hate rodents! But experts say foxes will die if you feed them. It hinders their ability to live in the wild and fend for themselves.

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

@@thebusybrownangel5829 most foxes in the city are opportunists eating what they can. I don't mean make them dependent on you just enough to keep them from extra foraging... You can try live trapping and relocating but you would probably break the family unit up plus I think it's kinda cruel to dump an animal where it has no idea where the water or food source is ... But that is me lol

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

@@stubbsaquatics6080 The hubby (Nate) thought about relocating them, but when reading up on them it says they should not be relocated. They’ve also been known to travel miles to get back home. These two seem so close. I would never want to break them up. Plus they’re hard to trap safely.

[@meanpopsimogreensimmons5959]

You got that lime yet?

[@Daily_Christian_Motivation]

The fox is a very clever animal. They are known for being very resourceful and adaptable. This is evident in the fact that they have been able to survive and thrive even in the presence of humans. In the Bible, God compares the shrewdness of the fox to that of humans. Just like the fox, people can be very cunning and deceptive. However, we also have the hope of redemption through Christ Jesus. We can be forgiven for our sins and be given a new beginning. God Bless

[@GardenHappy]

Beautiful comment!!!

[@PatriciaSoldIt]

Did you get rid of them?

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

I did, but now I want them back. 😂 They we’re keeping the squirrels and gophers away.

[@PatriciaSoldIt]

@@thebusybrownangel5829 When you said they are hunting rats and squirrels ...I was like send them to me but my grandbaby is too little and I would hate to have to kill a Fox.

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

@@PatriciaSoldIt 😂 That’s why I wanted them gone. Preston runs all through the garden.

[@edhe9772]

It is a struggle sometimes I cry for the amount of poo

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

I’m sorry you have to deal with that 🙏🏽💚

[@hansonlokey8469]

Anything work for you? I am cool with the foxes visiting, but not eating all my hard work and then leaving behind their droppings? They aren't that clever. Nuisance.

[@kellieeverts8462]

They like you

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

🥰💚

[@Pamela.B]

“Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.” Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV 💕 (They are nocturnal & if they exhibit daytime aggression, beware of rabies.)

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Thank you for the scripture 💚 Apparently it’s not unusual for foxes to be active in the day, but trust me, I’m definitely watching their behavior.

[@jeannettehines6037]

they look small. waiting for their mother. who made have been killed.

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Foxes are small animals. I think these two are juveniles simply because their fur is so fluffy on their legs.

[@ToddDalkin]

Try cayenne pepper😊

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Thank you. They’ve been gone for quite some time now. 💚