Fox Proof Hutch

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Hi there
I am looking at getting an outdoor hutch but we do have a LOT of regular foxes in the area.
Can any one recommend a really good fox proof strong hutch?
I don't have any room indoors nor garage etc.
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The welfare hutch company and boyles pet housing both do really good strong hutches and runs.
 
Is a shed a possibility?
This will add an extra layer of security, as sadly a determined fox can be very creative.
On the plus side if you live in quite an urban area then the foxes may well be getting their food from easier sources such as rubbish bags.

When we lived on the outskirts of London we had outdoor hutches for our rabbits ad guinea pigs.
We had a double layer of wire mesh on all the open areas, and added long bolts to all of the doors.
We would then put a webbing strap (the kind used to hold loads on the back of lorries) around the doors at night.
In the end we built a large shed and moved all of the hutches in there, and in all honesty it was worth it just for the peace of mind (and ease of cleaning in bad weather).
 
Thanks for your recommendations.
I don't really know how foxes try to get in, but instead of just sliding bolts would padlocks help?
As well as extra mesh..
 
Perhaps use c and c grids instead of wire mesh
 
Thinking about it again, we do have a whole fox family that seem to have made our neck of the woods their home. Even in broad day light we see them in the garden.
Maybe its not a good idea to have them outside :soz:
 
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