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Urban Foxes

Urban foxes have become a nuisance to the point something needs doing. In Northfields, they roam the streets, dig in the back garden, defecate wherever they like, they are not afraid of humans, squeal loudly and at a very high pitch throughout the night and fight each other. Yesterday a fox entered a house in Northfields through the back door.What are the council’s duties here? Obviously nothing is being done at present. Any ideas on action?These foxes are not cute cuddly animals as some less than sensible people think who choose to feed them which exacerbates the issue. They are vermin and need removing in some way.

James Putland ● 2423d3 Comments

Hear what you're saying Mr Putland. Unfortunately it is down to personal choice to a degree as they do keep rat populations under control. I always have foxes in my garden and have been minded to "do something" about them but have been reluctant because I don't want more rats.Difficult balance, not sure what the solution is.

Rosco White ● 2422d

True, she is as mad as a box of frogs, but Joanna Lumley enjoys having a fox sleep on a couch in her music room. For Christmas she is launching a new perfume, Eau de Renard Galeux.  >>>  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3086946/I-feed-urban-foxes-let-curl-sofa-says-Joanna-Lumley-Actress-explains-cares-completely-charming-animals-live-garden.html

Tony Heath ● 2422d

Foxes eat rats. I know which I prefer. Unfortunately I think that rats around North and East Acton are immune to poisned bait, but it is killing the foxes that catch and eat the rats.

Christopher Bell ● 2422d