Fox-Proof Chicken Run

Fox-Proof Chicken Run protection starts with digging pressure, low edges, and daytime security. The best fix is usually a tighter routine plus one or two physical weak-point repairs.

What to check first

• Add an apron around the run instead of relying on loose wire at ground level.
• Inspect corners and gates where foxes can work a weak point.
• Use covered or supervised ranging if fox activity is common nearby.

Common mistakes

• Stopping the wire at ground level with no dig barrier.
• Letting grass or soil hide new digging attempts along the edge.
• Assuming a tall fence solves a ground-pressure predator problem.

Related protection guides

Compare this with the predator-proof coop guide, nighttime security checklist, and common predator mistakes.

Bottom line

For foxes, build the run edge as if it will be tested repeatedly from the same digging spot.