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are foxes predetors?

Posted by Melissa Johnson on August 16, 2011 at 5:13pm in Goats 101

We've been hearing weird sounds in the field for the last week or so.  Dog is going bonkers.   After researching sounds on the net - we all agree it is a fox.

I was so concerned I locked up the goats in the barn.  They are in a field fenced area - should I really be worried?  I hate to lock them up if I dont have to.    ?? I am in the Willamette Valley in Oregon - Eugene.

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  • Melissa Johnson August 17, 2011 at 11:23am
    yep, that's it - closed them in last night
  • Rachel Whetzel at MigMog Acres August 16, 2011 at 11:52pm
    Not sure what you mean by field fence... the squares are like 4 inches? There are foxes in our area that get through fences that size. I've seen them.
  • Melissa Johnson August 16, 2011 at 11:16pm
    I do have a 5 month old doeling - but they are in a fenced area - field fence and their room is in the barn, but I leave the door cracked. ?? hum.
  • Rachel Whetzel at MigMog Acres August 16, 2011 at 5:21pm
    As far as I know, Fox would be predatory to your goats less than a year old in size. I personally wouldn't leave the goats out if you have anyone under fully grown adult size.
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