Further Fox-proof Fortifications

Chris's antique danger sign!

Cutting the reinforcing mesh.

Before we can even think of replacing the 2 chickens killed by the fox, we spent much time improving their fortifications.  Dare I say that the Henclosure looks a tad more Auschwitz-like now? Hey ho - one has to be practical when it comes to fox defences! Al added some overhanging brackets to which Chris and I attached 2 strands of (fully tested!) electrified wire. We also added some more reinforcing mesh to a new and higher 8'X4"X4" post raising the fence on the south side of the Henclosure.  Now Monsieur Reynard 'knows' where he can make a return visit with another killing spree in mind, we hope his wet whiskers touch the wire! Hopefully the overhanging Bonica rose softens the otherwise austere appearances.

Al's oak brackets

The newly extended beech hedge

The finished heightened fence