Foxing the Fox Part Seven: Are my House Rabbits Safe From the Fox?

“I don’t have these problems, my buns live inside!”  Even house rabbits are not totally safe from urban foxes. As foxes become increasingly used to people, cars, and city living they are becoming increasingly fearless.  Increasingly we hear stories of house rabbits being taken an they are by no means totally safe.

More often than not house rabbits have access to the garden, out onto lawns and patios, even if you are in the house watching or busy in the garden some foxes are bold enough to take pet rabbits. Pet rabbits are of course most at risk after dark and you should never let your house rabbits outside at night.

You must also make sure your house is fox proof. Make sure all ground floor doors and windows are closed, foxes can squeeze through a 10cm (4”) gap. Also think about any cat flaps you might have.  Consider investing in one that is activated by microchip and will not let the wrong animal in.

If you use some or all of the deterrents we have looked you will be able to keep your rabbits safe and secure from even the most persistent fox.