Fox

Fox Cubs

Foxes typically have their cubs in the spring and there are usually 4-5 cubs in a litter. They are born deaf and blind and by 6-8 weeks of age they will start to leave the den and become more independent. In the Autumn fox cubs will separate and find their own territories.

If you find a cub on its own, do not touch it. Wait to see if it’s mother returns, note where you found it. If it is injured, ill or the mother doesn’t return then please call us.

Adult Foxes

January is breeding season for foxes, and you will often hear lots of barks and shrieks from breeding pairs. It is possible when mating that you see the foxes tied, this is fine no action is needed.

If you find a fox which is trapped or injured (garden/sports netting often causes this) then cover their head so they stay calm and call a rescue for help.

Mange

Sarcoptic mange is often seen in foxes. Symptoms will include loss of hair and sore patches. If this is the case, please contact the Fox Project on XXXXX XXXXXX.

In the summer foxes may look like they are suffering from hair loss, but this can be due to their moult, so establish symptoms carefully.

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Contact Number Release

We are open from 8am to 7pm everyday except Wednesday. | Ensure prior to contacting us, that you have a accurate location for the animal.
Please note in some circumstances unless an animal is contained we may not be able to attend.
For any animal that has physical injuries that would require the treatment of a vet first, we may ask you to help us get them there, depending on our work load. All of our local vets we work with closely, they will never put down an animal that is able to be rehabilitated.

Contact Details

Please contact us on 07912 862 739. If we do not answer, we may be busy with animals or on a rescue. Please call again, we try but are not always able to return calls or voicemails.