A FOX and a WEASEL in one day- Graphic pic

Yesterday my dog killed a weasel that I didn't even know was around, I am pretty pleased because I have about 150 chicks in a shed that isn't weasel proof.

Then the fox that has been stealing chickens was here yesterday evening while we were playing in the yard. I just happened to be chasing my two year old who was headed to see the 'Chickies' when I noticed all my little ducklings and goslings were panicky and piled up against the wire of the pen I put them during the day time. Foxie loxie was just about get herself dinner! Only about 40 ft from the house. I quickly went in and told Mike, who grabbed the .22 and ran outside, the fox had run up behind the shed about 200ft away but he got it!! A perfect shot too. While I really hated seeing it dead, it has been grabbing brids here and there all spring, my neighbour even called once to tell me they seen her with one.


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Glad to see you got your preditors before they got your birds hopefully there are no more around

Wow, beautiful animal. So sorry you had no other choice. It is hard. They're just trying to survive. If only they'd stay away from our animals though. Glad we don't have foxes here. They could get through our deer fencing which would give them close access to the chicken fencing. Luckily not a concern.

Good pup getting that weasel! The stories I've read of them getting into the coop and the horrors they cause. Too bad about the fox I wish they'd stick to rodents and stay away from your chickens but at least you won't be losing any more of your babies to mr fox

Good doggie!
I too am glad we don't have foxes. Although we'd have to make the same choice...not being experienced with them they are beautiful to see. But, people tell me that about raccoons. THOSE...I don't see as cute at all.
Productive day!

Congratulations, I wouldn't feel too bad about the fox. You did not kill one of the more intelligent ones because those ones stay away from Man and it is their genes that will continue.

What kind of dog killed the weasel? It was a bit of a battle I would bet. A few years ago my dogs killed 8 of them on our property in a two week stretch but not before getting her nose ripped open. Weasels have razor sharp teeth. The alpha bitch quickly learned to change her killing method and it worked well.

Oooh, those racoons. I don't like them either. They fight back when I've taken a broom to them and scared the you-know-what out of me. Their just plain nasty.

Giddyup wrote:Good doggie!
I too am glad we don't have foxes. Although we'd have to make the same choice...not being experienced with them they are beautiful to see. But, people tell me that about raccoons. THOSE...I don't see as cute at all.
Productive day!

Dan- It was my 25lb Pomeranian/American Eskimo that killed the weaasel, she was the first one to take after the bear too.

I have to say I sure have slept better the last few nights, we knew the fox was around and taking chickens but I hadn't seen her myself. Glad we don't have raccons here.

It is a sad deed to have to do. I’m glad your chickies are safe.