loppy ears
Warren Veteran
I wouldn't kick an animal I take precautions my rabbits are never put in a position where they are at risk from foxes.
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I just kicked a fox
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
But the Fox attacked the human, not the Rabbits !!
RedFraggle
Warren Veteran
OP, I think perhaps people are reacting because they are reading the thread title and making a judgement before reading the context of why you kicked the fox. I did this and thought "Oh, that's not right" then I calmed down, thought about it and realised you were just trying to get it off you. If the title was "Fox tried to bite me" I'm not sure the reaction would be the same. Glad you are ok and the buns are safe.
BettyLu
Alpha Buck
The woman in the flat opposite me used to leave food out for them, round outside my patio area where my old bun lived. I kept asking her not to and she'd replied 'Oh they can't get to him, dont be so paranoid' when I tried to explain that he was scared of the noise and smells she just got all strange 'youre really upsetting me now'.
I just kept moving the bowls outside her flat door.
She moved soon after. I think that was unrelated though. :S
loppy ears
Warren Veteran
If it were the size of a 35kg plus dog it is likely to be a dog not fox and screaming and kicking out at a dog will only make it worse what you are advised to do is fold your arms do not have eye contact and stand still.
BettyLu
Alpha Buck
Hahaha as if I'd do that if something was biting me! It'd definitely get a biff on the nose from me.
loppy ears
Warren Veteran
Well thats up to you I prefer the kind approach
BettyLu
Alpha Buck
Are you actually joking? If a dog was biting your leg, you'd remain still, cross your arms and hope it would just.. Stop?
Come now..
loppy ears
Warren Veteran
If a dog was tugging at my clothing I would yes as it is the most likely way that I would end up NOT getting bitten.
BettyLu
Alpha Buck
Oh yeh that makes sense. Sorry. I thought you meant if it was just taking a slice out of your leg in a kind of 'I'm gonna maul you' way.
loppy ears
Warren Veteran
Have a read of this if you want to - scroll down to what should I do if a dog attacks me
http://www.apbc.org.uk/system/files/Canine_aggression_FAQs.pdf
Vegan_Bunny
Warren Veteran
I have foxes on the reserve I work on that are completely oblivious to people. They ignore people, even when they have crowds of photographers taking pictures of them. You give them their space, they give them yours. I have never, ever had a problem with any of these foxes, and there are children coming to the reserve.
Even when I caught two idiots feeding one of the vixens, the fox was never acting aggressive. The people were feeding her right in front of a crowd of kids...she was only ever wary and wouldn't come too close to the kids. She was begging off me, thinking I also had food after I had had a right go at the two morons. I stamped at her and shouted "GET!" and eventually she realised she was not getting food from me, and skulked off. Since that incident she has gone back to completely ignoring people. :thumb:
I think the way people react to the is the main problem. Like what people were saying about dogs etc. You only get bitten because of completely misunderstanding a behaviour or acting threatening etc. Predators give LOTS of warning before attacking. If you run over to a frightened predator...expect to be bitten...it's common sense! :lol:
Even when I caught two idiots feeding one of the vixens, the fox was never acting aggressive. The people were feeding her right in front of a crowd of kids...she was only ever wary and wouldn't come too close to the kids. She was begging off me, thinking I also had food after I had had a right go at the two morons. I stamped at her and shouted "GET!" and eventually she realised she was not getting food from me, and skulked off. Since that incident she has gone back to completely ignoring people. :thumb:
I think the way people react to the is the main problem. Like what people were saying about dogs etc. You only get bitten because of completely misunderstanding a behaviour or acting threatening etc. Predators give LOTS of warning before attacking. If you run over to a frightened predator...expect to be bitten...it's common sense! :lol:
antigone
Wise Old Thumper
:thumb::thumb::thumb:
Threads about big, bad, scary foxes have become so common here! :lol::lol::lol:
Personally, I'm more scared of some people! As Vegan_Bunny said 'predators give lots of warning before attacking'. People don't! :lol:
Size comparison of a fox with a big dog (German Shepherd/Alsation). GSDs are stockier than Dobermans, but Dobermans can be taller - I once looked after one when I had a GSD and she was bigger than him by a fair way (both were pure bred).
Just saying, because I can't be having people going around saying that foxes are the size of large dogs. Besides, if it was the size of a large dog, it would likely be biting the stomach/arms, not the legs.
EBM
Mama Doe
Size comparison of a fox with a big dog (German Shepherd/Alsation). GSDs are stockier than Dobermans, but Dobermans can be taller - I once looked after one when I had a GSD and she was bigger than him by a fair way (both were pure bred).
Just saying, because I can't be having people going around saying that foxes are the size of large dogs. Besides, if it was the size of a large dog, it would likely be biting the stomach/arms, not the legs.
this! If it was the size of a large dog, it obviously wasn't a fox!
Gosh, I would be moving away from the Fox before it got close enough to bite me, I know they are bold as brass these days but still, I wouldn't get to the point it could touch me, especially if it was the size of a Doberman!!
We had one a few years ago pop into my parents hallway whilst my Mum was unloading the shopping from the car and pinch my sisters shoe, was quite comical. :lol: Thankfully we had no buns at the time. Even though they are all over the place here I've only ever seen them run in the other direction to humans, even though you can pass by them pretty close. They still give me a shock when I see them :lol:
We had one a few years ago pop into my parents hallway whilst my Mum was unloading the shopping from the car and pinch my sisters shoe, was quite comical. :lol: Thankfully we had no buns at the time. Even though they are all over the place here I've only ever seen them run in the other direction to humans, even though you can pass by them pretty close. They still give me a shock when I see them :lol:
Fifibutton
Wise Old Thumper
Some dog foxes can grow to be unusually large if they come from good strong stock and have had a decent diet but it is rare. I live in a rural area and the foxes here are almost invisible. But when I lived in the city they were abundant, aggressive towards humans and very cocky. I think its a natural reaction to kick out at anything attacking you in order to protect yourself, all the more so if children and pets are present. I love animals but I love my pets more and anything living thing be it human or animal that threatens them will be met with whatever action the situation calls for at the time. Same goes for protecting my human child, whatever it takes.
rachylou
Warren Veteran
:shock: how scary!
It is a difficult subject really because obviously the fox was acting on instinc and if it had been kind of domesticated it would see you as a source of food or friendliness.
I dont think assulting any human or animal is righ, but having said that in this situation i dont think you had much choice.If you had time i would have ran into the house and fill upa washing bowl with cold water and thrown it over him.
It is a difficult subject really because obviously the fox was acting on instinc and if it had been kind of domesticated it would see you as a source of food or friendliness.
I dont think assulting any human or animal is righ, but having said that in this situation i dont think you had much choice.If you had time i would have ran into the house and fill upa washing bowl with cold water and thrown it over him.
Size comparison of a fox with a big dog (German Shepherd/Alsation). GSDs are stockier than Dobermans, but Dobermans can be taller - I once looked after one when I had a GSD and she was bigger than him by a fair way (both were pure bred).
Just saying, because I can't be having people going around saying that foxes are the size of large dogs. Besides, if it was the size of a large dog, it would likely be biting the stomach/arms, not the legs.
I was just about to look for a size comparison picture :lol: Even a big dog fox I doubt would be bigger than a collie if that.
I hope your rabbits aren't too spooked now there's foxes around.
