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Richard
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Dog and / or Fox question

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Hi,

As most of you know this is Daphne my resident Fox who, since injuring her leg last Autumn, I have been feeding daily.

She had Cubs some weeks ago....

She has been seen with her two Cubs in the small field next to the end house down the Lane, yet when she comes here for a feed, she's always alone (at present around 7pm).

My question is....

Why aren't the Cubs following her?
Is there 'dog language' where they're told by the Mother to "Stay"?

Be interested to know.

Thanks, Richard
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Not sure about "Fox language" but I understood fox cubs stayed close to the den until @ 12 weeks of age when they begin to follow the vixen out and about to locate food, so they may arrive yet looking for that tasty snack.

Hopefully you will have your camera ready for that scenario as it would make a lovely picture.
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What a stunning photo of Daphne )like(
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Blimey Sandy Fox and Chickens , That I do not encourage , cannot stop but not in my garden .
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Fabulous photo of Daphne. I must admit I like to see foxes and feel sorry that they have to come into urban areas nowadays to survive ... but I don't want to see any in my garden (I wouldn't sleep at night).
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