The tenth in this series exploring fox activity throughout the year. In October, the young foxes have matured into sub-adults, marking the peak of their independence. Family units break apart as the dispersal process intensifies, with foxes establishing new territories and engaging in more solitary behaviour. Learn how these changes can impact your garden and discover strategies to manage any disruptions effectively.
The ninth in this series exploring fox activity throughout the year. In September, young foxes are transitioning into independence, making them harder to distinguish from adults. As routines return to normal post-summer holidays, foxes become more active in gardens, often hunting alone. Discover how sibling rivalries and this increased fox presence can affect your garden, and learn effective strategies to manage any disruptions.
The eighth in this series exploring fox activity throughout the year. In August, the cubs are nearly fully grown and starting to display more serious rivalries as they prepare for independence. With people at home for the school holidays, fox activity is more noticeable than ever. Find out how this increased fox presence might impact your garden, and what you can do to keep disruptions to a minimum.
The seventh in this series exploring fox activity throughout the year. In July, the cubs are now proficient explorers, often splitting off with one parent each for targeted learning experiences. The adults teach them essential skills like caching food for later use, preparing them for independence. Discover how this increased activity and their digging practice might affect your garden, and what you can do to safeguard it.
The sixth in this series exploring what foxes are up to during each month of the year. June is a time when the cubs are nearly two-thirds the size of the adults and become more adventurous, venturing farther from the den. The vixen and dog fox begin to teach them hunting skills while reducing their dependency on provided food. Hear how the cubs practice independence and why it’s essential to protect your garden from their digging.
The fifth in this series exploring what foxes are up to during each month of the year. May is a time when the cubs are weaned off of their mother’s milk and exclusively onto solid food. They will spend much more time out of the den, but will still make their parents work hard to catch increasing amounts of prey to eat. Hear about how the vixen weans the cubs and why you need to ensure your outdoor pets are housed securely.
The fourth in this series exploring what foxes are up to during each month of the year. April is the month when fox cubs start venturing out of the den and exploring their surroundings. The vixen begins making short trips for food while still caring for the cubs. What challenges do the young cubs face? How do they start to establish a hierarchy? Have a listen to find out what you can expect foxes to be doing in your garden this month.
The third in this series exploring what foxes are up to during each month of the year. March is the month when the cubs are born and the males are almost entirely responsible for feeding the vixen! How many extra mice does the vixen need to consume during this time? What animal are newborn fox cubs often mistaken for? Have a listen to find out what you can expect foxes be doing in your garden this month.
The second in this series exploring what foxes are doing during each month of the year. February is. relatively quiet month in the world of the fox after the carnage of the mating season. The pregnant vixens are prepping for giving birth to their litter of cubs, while the males are putting their paws up taking it easy! Have a listen to this episode and see if this is what’s happening in your garden.
The first of a new series looking at what foxes are up to during each month of the year. First up is January, which is an incredibly busy time of year due to the fact that it’s mating season for foxes. Expect copulation, territory protection and earth investigation during this month. Find out more by listening to this episode!
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