loan of a fox trap?

[daddymatty82 3]

hi all im not a regular poster but i lurk alot gaining loads of info as im trying to start up hunting i am unemployed but im working towards getting guns of some sort if i can. so here is my problem i need a fox trap i live in a council estate and i have hens in my garden now i have a regular visit about once a month by a vixon. i got shotgun cartridges i got a friend who said he would shoot it for me but i need to trap it as it dug under my patio last week trying to get to my chooks. i heard it i got running to the back door and my 17 mth pet JRT got a mouth full of red coat in her gob so she done her job but i did not do mine so is there anyone out there who could lend me a trap as i have a lot of cats about and my OH would kill me if i took out all the cats aswell any help or advice world be great cheers guys. matty.

[Urban Fox Control London 8]

I suggest that you contact a reputable Pest Control Company in your area that deal with foxes and let them take care of it, if you are seriously concerned.

 

The local Council will most probably dismiss your call for help.

 

A reputable Pest Control Company that deal with nuisance foxes will have the necessary experience, knowledge, insurance and equipment / moderated firearms to deal with such a nuisance fox.

 

I would very much doubt that anyone with a valid shot gun certificate would discharge a 12g in the back garden of a built-up area to humanely dispatch a fox in a wire mesh trap.

 

I would think their would be helicopters, dog vans and firearm teams all over the place.

 

You could google BPCA (British Pest Control Association) and ask for a contractor near you.