Shootist wrote:I don't have any particular grudge against foxes but will shoot them if need be. OTOH I loath and despise the RSPCA. It therefore warms my heart to tell the tale of a farm that was the regular release spot for the RSPCA to release foxes, particularly town foxes that had been trapped. One night they were going about there tricks, releasing a fox, which ran about 30 yards or so into a field before, to the dismay of the people releasing it, and doubtless the fox also, it was detonated by a 22-250. No moderator either! May all the gods protect us from well meaning fools.
Sidebyside wrote:Leadpig is probably right,( though I hate to admit that ) .
Fenrir wrote:It is often better to let people think you are a bit simple rather than removing all doubt.
Deallad wrote:I set a small business in Kent dealing with foxes.
Cage trapping and dispatch with a 22 through the top of the head.
During the covid con lockdown many people were at home and see the unwanted critters in their gardens.
Buy quality traps with a vertical dropping door, caged foxes are very strong, advise customers not to put fingers through the cage (some like to touch)
The costs
The cage cost £100
bait (sardines) 35p a tin
22ammo the cheapest you can find (accuracy not important) though I have found CCI segmented quiet to be the best
The profit
£35-00 per fox
On most sites 3 or 4 foxes are caught within 3 days
I set and bait trap customer calls when they see fox in trap, on the down side you have to release the odd moggie
Double bag the dead fox, reset trap remove from site, place in wheelie bin
Mike
Sidebyside wrote:Leadpig is probably right,( though I hate to admit that ) .
Fenrir wrote:It is often better to let people think you are a bit simple rather than removing all doubt.
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