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Issues with foxes fouling in garden

Lisarc26Lisarc26 Posts: 33
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Hello. Does anyone have any effective deterrent for fox fouling in my lawn and on my patio? I know jeyes fluid could be effective... but based on all the previous comments I will refrain from that option. But I literally cannot cope anymore with the problem. Some mornings I literally have 4 or 5 huge loads to pick up! Sometimes they crap right on my door step... and twice they jumped up on my beautiful wicker chairs and crapped on those also!!! I used to be able to walk in my lawn freely... but now it's an unpleasant job of 'treasure hunting' crap! That's not at all hidden!!! The issue is we have a pear tree... so they come to eat the pears. But I think it's a pack of them. Help Please!

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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,385
    edited August 2020
    It sounds like you may be on the edge of a territory and those are boundary markers.  So, the question becomes how do you change a fox's territory?  This superb (but rather long, I'm afraid) article explains fox behaviour perfectly and should give you some insights which may help.
    and from the same site, advice on deterring them:

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    If you feel its worth it - you could get one of the water scarecrows. You fix it up to a hose/tap.
    They're the only effective deterrent for cats, but will work with foxes too. 
    The only drawback is trying to prevent them freezing, but, unless you're in a colder area, you'd get a month or two to  [hopefully]  get some effect.   :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Lisarc26Lisarc26 Posts: 33
    Thank you both for your advice. I'll look into both. It's just so upsetting! Once or twice a month I could live with! But every single day is taking over my life and the enjoyment of my garden!
  • KT53KT53 Posts: 9,016
    One of your neighbours may well be feeding them which only makes the problem worse.  As Bob says, they will be trying to mark their territory.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It'll be a load of cubs probably, which makes it harder. That time of year  :/
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • catherinelouiseblackcatherinelouiseblack Posts: 1
    Lisarc26 said:
    Thank you both for your advice. I'll look into both. It's just so upsetting! Once or twice a month I could live with! But every single day is taking over my life and the en
    How did you get on? What worked to stop them messing on your step etc?
  • SalixGoldSalixGold Posts: 450
    Are you sure it isn't cats?
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