Hi,
Apologies in advance if this is a stupid question, which I think it might be....
We have recently started keeping livestock and have 3 very small Ouessant sheep and 2 pygmy goats, along with 4 very elderly chickens. We're also getting some Kune Kune piglets in a few weeks.
Last night when I was shutting the goats in for the night I heard foxes for the first time and am panicking now for the safety of our animals.
We let the chickens free range all day, and shut them in safely when it gets dark, but I've recently been told by a neighbour that they've had chickens killed by foxes in the middle of the day.
I think I read somewhere that geese can be a good thing to have as they will scare foxes away with their honking (?) and if that's true I'd be happy to get some, although that means more housing and more expense...
Before I do anything I'd be very glad of some advice!
Thanks