We are new to the country and my son and I saw a moma fox and her babies the other night we want to fed them something but, we dont know what they eat. Could someone tell us what we could put out so we can watch them in our back yard. We dont want to harm them just like watching them!
2007-05-21 18:04:20 · 10 answers · asked by gary c just let it play out if u 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Foxes like raw chicken necks. Here is a site that tells all about feeding wild foxes> http://www.foxes.org/urbanfox/feeding.html with the pros and cons and how-to's
* Raw meat (cooked is okay)
* Fresh fruit or berries
* Vegetables
* Eggs
* Earthworms (foxes eat earthworms and other insects, sometimes as a large part of their diet)
Things you should NOT feed them are:
* Chocolate:
* Highly processed foods like candy, potato chips, and other snacks
* Dry pet food
2007-05-21 20:50:30 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's exciting to see wild animals right in your back yard isn't it? Just a reminder though - it's not good to encourage them to stick around if you've got some kind of housepet that goes outside. Like a cat or small dog. Or poultry. Foxes eat those.
To tempt them? Any kind of raw meat should do. But, remember that foxes are sly and wiley! They might catch on and stay away. For health issues, I'd consider putting out good ole fashioned dry dog or cat food. Far away from the house, but within sight. And as mentioned above, it's probably not a good idea to encourage them to eat food that you provide. The kits do need to learn how to hunt and not to associate humans as a good thing. Not all humans are as kind as you.
Have fun and get those binoculars going!
2007-05-21 18:13:49 · answer #2 · answered by Gina F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not feed them anything. Getting them comfortable with people causes more problems for them and humans who may encounter them in the future. Also, be careful with your children around them foxes are one of the wild animals that has a high incidence of rabies. Enjoy them from afar but do not encourage them to come closer to your family.
2007-05-21 22:08:35 · answer #3 · answered by Stacey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, that's really neat. I only once seen a fox on my property but it was by itself. You must not feed them though, they are wild and need to hunt their own prey, if not they will never know how to survive on their own.. that's just nature. The momma is already teaching her babies how to do this and as tempting as it is you should not interfere. That doesn't mean you can't watch them from afar though... maybe their den is not far away and you'll catch a glimpse again but please leave them do what nature intended!!
2007-05-21 18:33:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would leave them alone, they are wild animals. It is best to be left alone instead of being domesticated and get used to human civilization. Besides not sure if you are legally able to have them as a pet? Sorry no help there. If you just want to enjoy them come around and stick to your home, I guess dry dog food would be OK, but you did not hear form me~! ha ha ha.
2007-05-21 18:09:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not feed these foxes. They need to hunt and kill their prey. This is nature. Probably best to leave them alone. Enjoy it while its made available to you. Its a gift.
2007-05-21 18:07:16 · answer #6 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not feed them. By getting them used to humans you would be harming. Let them be.
2007-05-21 18:07:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please do not fead them. it can be dangerouse for you or the fox. and the mom could attack because of being protective of her pups. just stay away from them.
2007-05-21 18:39:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just leave them, it throws everything off otherwise.
2007-05-21 18:07:32 · answer #9 · answered by LD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BECAREFUL IF YOU HAVE CATS RUNNING AROUND BECAUSE FOXES WILL EAT THEM. I THINK THEY EAT RODENTS MOSTLY.
2007-05-21 18:08:31 · answer #10 · answered by Darla 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋