2007-09-08 11:42:24 · 10 answers · asked by shaquan_mcdowell123 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
You don't need to do anything. Foxes are known as "den jumpers" they never stay in one den for very long. If you saw the kit (baby fox) moving out of the den they probably won't be around for more than a week. If they saw you around that will probably be enough encouragement to go. But there is no need to worry about them either, they are not harmful. They eat mostly grubs and insects, as well as moles, small rodents, and sometimes rabbits and ground hogs. They wouldn't pose any sort of threat to people or likely even small pets like cats.
We had a den of foxes under my shed for a couple of weeks a few summers ago. We would see them come and go every now and again and then they moved on. Just enjoy.
2007-09-08 14:45:13 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's more a question of what you shouldn't do, actually.
You shouldn't attempt to approach the vixen or the kit.
You shouldn't leave any food out to attract it.
You shouldn't leave your garbage cans/trash cans where a wild animal can have access to them.
You shouldn't allow your pets to run free.
You shouldn't call animal control. Most times, they are less concerned with relocation of a wild animal than with eliminating a perceived danger, and innocent animals are often destroyed.
You shouldn't panic when you see a wild animal in the wild, where they belong, doing what they are supposed to be doing.
2007-09-08 23:13:15 · answer #2 · answered by margecutter 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Leave the wild to the wild. And oh by the way, fox are protected by law. So, if ya get caught messing with one, you'll get in trouble.
2007-09-08 19:30:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Leave them alone and just watch as the young one grows up. Then be thankful that you have seen one of nature's miracles up close and personal. How lucky you are!!
2007-09-08 18:51:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why should you need to DO anything? Let the foxes be...they are out in nature where they belong. Leave them alone and they will leave you alone.
2007-09-09 22:21:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You should do nothing. It is very common for foxes to live in urban environments. They should be left alone and they will live you alone.
2007-09-08 21:48:36 · answer #6 · answered by wildlifer 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Depends if you live on an acreage or in an urban setting. In my opinion, call up the local animal control people and get advice. They will most likely come out and relocate that fox family back into the wild. It's important to consider your own family and pets or neighboring families and their pets that may be at risk. It's hard to tell what diseases wild animals may harbor.
2007-09-08 19:05:02 · answer #7 · answered by Grammaton Cleric 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Do nothing..feel fortunate you live someplace that you can see nature at its best.Animals are very resourceful and know what to do and how to protect their young.........so please leave well enough alone!
2007-09-08 18:56:36 · answer #8 · answered by 1jeepgirl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Leave It Alone!!!!
2007-09-08 18:48:57 · answer #9 · answered by Veritas 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
do not hurt them they are not a danger to you and are rare to see.good luck.
2007-09-08 18:50:31 · answer #10 · answered by dixie58 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋