Fox Cage Trap

[novice 25]

I appreciate that views on the effectiveness of this type of trap differ widely. However I understand that they may be useful in a setting where foxes are used to coming into yards where they come into contact with fencing and metalwork and so may not be as shy towards the cage. I have such a situation where I'm considering a cage trap.

 

Does anyone have any views on the best dimensions for such a trap and any recommendations on commercially availed ones?

 

Cheers

 

Novice

[walshie 2,804]

Procter Pest Stop 5 ft. I've one that has caught many many foxes and not a mark on it.

[jok 3,257]

Fck me Walshie. I' m seriously hoping to give you all a picture shortly. The swine has had 14 birds, left 6 and a head, to whit I've baited the trolley trap aforementioned. I know you mocked me about the size but to be honest, if the fckd does go in to fetch the remaining bait bird, I have him. If not, back to the drawing board.

[jok 3,257]

Novice. They all had a bit of a laugh at my naivety but I [BANNED TEXT]'t about making a trap which is on this forum. To me it was a good idea. To others it was maybe a mistake in as much as it is too small. However, that scummy little red git isn't exactly a big animal so I put my faith in the trap. The brother in law caught the thing so I'm looking forward to posting some pics of it DEAD. Still smiling. Jok.

[novice 25]

Thanks for the comments gents. I'm under the impression that bigger is better on this sort of thing but I'm no handyman so it would likely be a bought in version. I'll look at the proctor.

 

Novice

[jok 3,257]

No comment from Walshie yet though or indeed many other gurus on the trapping of Reynard.

[walshie 2,804]

No comment from Walshie yet though or indeed many other gurus on the trapping of Reynard.

 

What am i supposed to be commenting on again?

 

He wanted views on best dimensions and in my experience 5ft is best. Takes all size foxes - big or small.

[jok 3,257]

you are not wrong. Just got me smiling about comments on my homemade trap. Can't help but be amused. Thought you would have said a little. No malice intended.

[walshie 2,804]

you are not wrong. Just got me smiling about comments on my homemade trap. Can't help but be amused. Thought you would have said a little. No malice intended.

 

I look forward to the photo of your teeny-tiny fox.

[jok 3,257]

Thank you. I look forward to it too. How's the carpenter search going? Might be able to help.

[Rabid 1,936]

I made one, it's 6 foot long, and 2 foot x 2 foot, has a sliding drop down door and a spring loaded pin that releases the door and springs back out again to lock the door shut, not had feck all in it yet though, the first. 3 or four night the trap had been sprung, the door was down but nowt in it, hence I adapted the spring loaded locking mechanism to lock the door shut as it must have opened the door after closing, since then I ain't had nowt in it, probably spooked it the first few nights I guess

 

Got another one half built, this one is not having a sliding door though, it will be a pivot type system.

 

Then I am going to build a bigger one, 8 foot long, 2 foot x 2 foot, and it will have double doors, one each end both doors will shut at the same time once triggered, the doors will probably have to be heavily weighted to shut quick enough as once triggered foxy will bolt forward straight out the opposite door

[sussex 5,777]

I made one, it's 6 foot long, and 2 foot x 2 foot, has a sliding drop down door and a spring loaded pin that releases the door and springs back out again to lock the door shut, not had feck all in it yet though, the first. 3 or four night the trap had been sprung, the door was down but nowt in it, hence I adapted the spring loaded locking mechanism to lock the door shut as it must have opened the door after closing, since then I ain't had nowt in it, probably spooked it the first few nights I guess

Got another one half built, this one is not having a sliding door though, it will be a pivot type system.

Then I am going to build a bigger one, 8 foot long, 2 foot x 2 foot, and it will have double doors, one each end both doors will shut at the same time once triggered, the doors will probably have to be heavily weighted to shut quick enough as once triggered foxy will bolt forward straight out the opposite door

Rob , my best trap works by injecting them with a fast moving piece of lead ...next time your down I'll run you through the principles of how it works ...??

[comanche 3,005]

Novice. They all had a bit of a laugh at my naivety but I [bANNED TEXT]'t about making a trap which is on this forum. To me it was a good idea. To others it was maybe a mistake in as much as it is too small. However, that scummy little red git isn't exactly a big animal so I put my faith in the trap. The brother in law caught the thing so I'm looking forward to posting some pics of it DEAD. Still smiling. Jok.

Nothing wrong with supermarket cast-offs. Here's my "off the shelf" ( old Co op rack system actually) effort.

Didn't skimp on size as you can see by the dwarfish fox tucked up at the back . If you do decide your trolley cage is a bit short you could always add a bait box on the end and shift the trigger mechanism further back.

Edited May 4, 2016 by comanche

[Rabid 1,936]

 

I made one, it's 6 foot long, and 2 foot x 2 foot, has a sliding drop down door and a spring loaded pin that releases the door and springs back out again to lock the door shut, not had feck all in it yet though, the first. 3 or four night the trap had been sprung, the door was down but nowt in it, hence I adapted the spring loaded locking mechanism to lock the door shut as it must have opened the door after closing, since then I ain't had nowt in it, probably spooked it the first few nights I guess

Got another one half built, this one is not having a sliding door though, it will be a pivot type system.

Then I am going to build a bigger one, 8 foot long, 2 foot x 2 foot, and it will have double doors, one each end both doors will shut at the same time once triggered, the doors will probably have to be heavily weighted to shut quick enough as once triggered foxy will bolt forward straight out the opposite door

Rob , my best trap works by injecting them with a fast moving piece of lead ...next time your down I'll run you through the principles of how it works ...

Yeah, I need one of them traps, get ya backside up here, you got a passport to get out of Sussex ain't you ?

I walked down the field yesterday, saw one fox about 160 yards in the middle of the field just happy wandering along, then spotted on about 60 yards away in the hedge line, then sat and watched two munts taking the tops out the hedge we planted last autumn.

Had a dead turkey on the lawn by the back door last night (hadn't got around to incinerating it) was gone this morning, that was less than 5 foot from my back door ! Think I have an infestation

[Deker 3,478]

I have come to the conclusion that if they are going to go in, they will go in, I'm not convinced the size is that important, BUT, I would still suggest you make it as easy as possible for them, and that usually means as big as possible!

 

The strength of the cage is also VERY important, the fox gets upset and tries hard to escape on the whole, and they can be determined/strong!

 

Pic 1-3 same sort of trap, if you look close enough you will see trap damage caused by the fox in pic 2 and 3.

 

Pic 4 is a different, much larger and much stronger trap!

 

Good luck!