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Young Fox Cub - Mother Dead

  • 25-04-2020 5:38pm
    #1
    melon_collie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 414 ✭✭


    There's a young fox Cub in the hedgerow close to my driveway. My wife saw him earlier on the roadway running back and forth not knowing where to run. He took refuge in the hedge. I went down to see if I could see him as she was concerned about how young he looked. Anyway he's there. I can see what I think is the mother's leg lifeless. I reckon she was hit by a car and now he's staying where she is. Don't know how long she's been there. I reckon he's about 8 weeks old. There are no other cubs. My wife and I were concerned he might be hungry. We threw down sausages and ham into him across the Briars. We could just about see him eating them. He also came out quite close to us to get one of the sausages that got snagged half way. He just looked at us, took the sausage and went back in.


    Can someone tell us if there is anything more we can do for him. I'm obviously conscious that I don't want him to get used to people but he's too young to fend for himself I fear.

    Any help would be great.


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  • #2
    antix80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,419 ✭✭✭antix80


    Unless you want a pet fox you should probably call the ISPCA


  • #3
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,487 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Where are you based? The Kildare Animal Foundation take in wild animals, but I don't know if they're still working. Worth a try though.

    https://animalfoundation.ie/wildlife/


  • #4
    anewme
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    Alun wrote: »
    Where are you based? The Kildare Animal Foundation take in wild animals, but I don't know if they're still working. Worth a try though.

    https://animalfoundation.ie/wildlife/

    I was going to post the same.

    They had lots of rescues posted during the week.

    They really do brilliant work.


  • #5
    melon_collie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 414 ✭✭melon_collie


    anewme wrote: »
    I was going to post the same.

    They had lots of rescues posted during the week.

    They really do brilliant work.

    I'm in Wexford. Do you think we should try to capture him and take care of him ourselves???


  • #6
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,487 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    melon_collie wrote: »
    I'm in Wexford. Do you think we should try to capture him and take care of him ourselves???
    They are based in Kildare but still worth ringing them, they've rescued animals in Wexford before. At least they may be able to point you to someone else more local, or just give you some advice.


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  • #7
    antix80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,419 ✭✭✭antix80


    melon_collie wrote: »
    I'm in Wexford. Do you think we should try to capture him and take care of him ourselves???

    It won't be able to fend for itself if you do.
    And they don't make good pets.


  • #8
    Day Lewin
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    antix80 wrote: »
    It won't be able to fend for itself if you do.
    And they don't make good pets.

    Sadly, this is true. Nature is cruel!

    Also, it would be unusual for there to be only one cub: there may well be an earth with other cubs somewhere - and it is even possible that the dog fox (and maybe even another female) could be feeding them.

    So if you know of anyone who has spotted cubs or fox activity lately in the same area, you might be able to re-home the wee lad or lassie yourselves.

    A long shot, but possible.


  • #9
    melon_collie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 414 ✭✭melon_collie


    Okay so what should I do guys??


  • #10
    zoe 3619
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 631 ✭✭✭zoe 3619


    Hi-just sent you a p.m there with a phone number for someone who could advise.


  • #11
    melon_collie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 414 ✭✭melon_collie


    Okay so what should I do guys??


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  • #12
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,487 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    melon_collie wrote: »
    Okay so what should I do guys??
    Ring Kildare Animal Foundation for a start.


  • #13
    redroisin
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭redroisin


    antix80 wrote: »
    It won't be able to fend for itself if you do.
    And they don't make good pets.
    As its so young it won't survive on its own anyway, take it in until you can contact the wildlife rescue place... I do know of people that have successfully domesticated foxes.


  • #14
    tk123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,053 ✭✭✭✭tk123


    You could try calling a local vet? They’re obliged to take wildlife in and it’s likely the staff may volunteer for a rescue.


  • #15
    antix80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,419 ✭✭✭antix80


    tk123 wrote: »
    You could try calling a local vet? They’re obliged to take wildlife in and it’s likely the staff may volunteer for a rescue.

    They're not obliged. If they help it will be out of the goodness of their heart.


  • #16
    tk123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,053 ✭✭✭✭tk123


    antix80 wrote: »
    They're not obliged. If they help it will be out of the goodness of their heart.

    I assumed they were as I’ve heard my vets saying they’re obliged.. The three vets I use treat wildlife cases and work with rescues


  • #17
    melon_collie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 414 ✭✭melon_collie


    Hi Everyone,

    OP here. I fed him last nite with food and water. He ate it within two hours. Everything!!

    Anyway I put food down there this morning. . .. . something ate 3/4 of it but not the rest. Went back down there this evening and nothing more eaten but I did leave out some more for overnight.

    I didn't see him at all today. He could have moved on.

    I tried to call one of the lines of communication recommended to me here but couldn't get through.

    Will keep you posted.


  • #18
    Sheepdish1
    Registered Users Posts: 618 ✭✭✭Sheepdish1


    Keep trying they are still answering and will assess and give you advice


  • #19
    redroisin
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭redroisin


    melon_collie wrote: »
    Hi Everyone,

    OP here. I fed him last nite with food and water. He ate it within two hours. Everything!!

    Anyway I put food down there this morning. . .. . something ate 3/4 of it but not the rest. Went back down there this evening and nothing more eaten but I did leave out some more for overnight.

    I didn't see him at all today. He could have moved on.

    I tried to call one of the lines of communication recommended to me here but couldn't get through.

    Will keep you posted.
    Keep putting food out, just in case. Thanks for helping him/her.


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