Podcast

The Fox Repellent Expert Podcast

An occasional podcast covering the intriguing world of the urban fox.

Could a podcast be any more niche? Perhaps not, but that’s exactly what makes the medium of podcasting so fantastic. With so much of our lives spent looking at a screen, giving our eyes a break and immersing ourselves in an audio experience can be immensely satisfying.

The FRE Podcast aims to help you have a greater understanding of what’s going on with the foxes in your garden and how you can reduce some of the more challenging aspects of living among these fascinating creatures.

Putting these recordings together is very rewarding creatively and if at least one person out there in the ‘real world’ finds them helpful or entertaining, then that makes it all worthwhile!

You can view the list of episodes below or listen on your favourite podcast platform. I hope you enjoy!

Kind regards,
Benjamin

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Latest Episodes

Podcast 024 – December: Romance and rivalry

The twelfth in this series exploring fox activity throughout the year. In December, the fox breeding season begins to intensify, with males competing for vixens and the night air filled with barks and shrieks. At the same time, the festive season creates a surge in food waste, attracting foxes to gardens in search of easy meals. Learn how these seasonal changes in behaviour could impact your garden and discover practical tips to keep your space secure during this busy and eventful time for foxes.

Podcast 023 – November: Navigating new territories

The eleventh in this series exploring fox activity throughout the year. In November, the dispersal process reaches its peak, as young foxes venture out to establish their own territories. This transitional phase often leads to first-time sightings in gardens and an increase in road accidents as foxes navigate unfamiliar terrain. Discover how these seasonal shifts in behaviour might affect your garden and learn practical tips to manage fox encounters during this pivotal time of year.

Podcast 022 – October: Dispersal and division

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.

Podcast 021 – September: Family bonds fracture

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.

Podcast 020 – August: Fox rivalries intensify

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.

Podcast 019 – July: Summer survival skills

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.

Podcast 018 – June: Fox family lessons

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.

Podcast 017 – May: Weaning cubs wander

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.

Podcast 016 – April: Den to discovery

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.

Podcast 015 – March: Birth of the cubs

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.