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If you don't want foxes constantly visiting your property, the onus is really on you, the homeowner, to fox-proof your garden. They are protected wildlife and beautiful, highly misunderstood creatures that are permanently established in the urban landscape. To deter them, you must focus on prevention: install plastic spikes or similar humane deterrents on the tops of fences, make sure there are no holes, and fill in any gaps they may be using for dens. For a scent deterrent, you can use products containing ammonium sulphate (often found in certain lawn treatments and available on eBay) and spray the area regularly. I've had foxes visiting me for the last four years and have successfully treated three for mange using Ivermectin in targeted bait, observing them safely with Ring cameras. The ones that feed them responsibly with high-quality health food such as raw eggs, raw chicken scraps, or dried and wet dog food actually improve their overall health and discourage them from nuisance behavior like bin diving, eating urban garbage, and digging in the garden for worms. Even if you were to kill a fox that lived on your property, it would only temporarily result in a "vacuum" which another fox would quickly fill. On average, they are lucky to get to two years old, being killed mostly by cars and injuries which, if untreated, often kill them. They are more intelligent than dogs or cats but live short, precarious lives in the dark of night, existing on the edge of human society because we tried to exterminate them in former times when they were a threat to our scarce food. This paranoia and acute survival instinct is bred into them by natural selection.They tend to stay away from where they are not wanted if you make it obvious enough. Ammonium Sulphate is cheap as chips - get some - or don't oh and don't use bone meal fertiliser that has the opposite effect ! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254700292293?_skw=ammoniumj+sulpahte&itmmeta=01K7P00MMT1V5AMR8D9TBENQ4R&hash=item3b4d5208c5:g:ussAAOSwrjtfRj92&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1fhnp4DjTtHUNe%2BAYGnIWDuSA2kLbS2bPIC7IEg2onglhHOMSUoJzUxMv38IxLKTJErXQHj8c%2FSNLfwiXm5ycJu2aq%2FJTA%2BEmFnhZZPphhLJMS389zG%2BI%2Bn4F%2FCgPygQrw%2FFgm%2BpHTBZ2ybbRBdaHgmrSyQElrbIDrJ6r7WbUwSWpVHBEsut1w36hGngeldoniAbxBzRlmhz4fg3ZblkYyx62nUyDXhUwbHTcjCqjVGOYlgKtYpy2YuTfs0LRf42yG6I58t%2BXt4MW6fh5QTLuYk1t%2Fn0Fak6Edo8MOH%2B%2FUVCA%3D%3D|tkp%3ABFBMgMyCwL1m Ammonium sulphate is used as a fox deterrent primarily by utilizing its **strong, pungent odor** when it gets wet, which mimics the smell of a predator's urine or a contaminated area that foxes naturally avoid for safety and territorial reasons. Here is a simple breakdown of how to use it: ### 1. The Principle Foxes rely heavily on scent to communicate and navigate their territory. They instinctively avoid areas that smell like they have been marked by a rival fox, a predator, or are contaminated and unsafe. Ammonium sulphate, often sold as a lawn or garden feed, releases a foul, sharp smell (often compared to ammonia) when damp, which foxes perceive as a warning signal. ### 2. Application Method The most common method for using ammonium sulphate as a deterrent is direct scattering: 1. **Identify Target Areas:** Locate the specific points where the fox enters your garden (under a fence, through a hedge), where it digs, or where it rests. 2. **Apply the Granules:** Liberally **scatter the ammonium sulphate granules** over the target areas, focusing on entry points, around bins, and over disturbed soil. 3. **Frequency and Activation:** The deterrent works best when the granules get damp (from dew or rain). For best results, **reapply regularly,** especially after heavy rain or if you notice the fox returning. ### 3. Key Considerations * **Sourcing:** As you noted, the chemical is often found in commercial lawn products like "Scoot" or can be purchased as pure **ammonium sulphate** fertilizer from garden centers or online. * **Lawn Safety:** Since it is a nitrogen-rich fertilizer, avoid dumping large, concentrated piles on your grass, as it can cause **chemical burns** and yellowing. Scattering it thinly and strategically is key. * **Humane Method:** This method is considered **humane** as it relies solely on scent and irritation to deter the fox, not physical harm. The fox simply chooses to go elsewhere.

We are approaching mating time when the solitary creatures seek mates - you are blessed to hear their entreaties !

I think the discussion needs to have something about air miles travelled for plastic tat made by exploited Chinese workers. Plus given that the strictly Poundland boat has long since sailed should hereinafter be referred to a "Pound" Land. Here in Welling (yes I know but got a 125sqm Victorian terrace with a 90-foot garden and 4-minute walk to the station where's it's 24 minutes to London Bridge for about 30% of the ED price) and where smashed avocado is as rare as rocking horse shit our Poundland shut down and has been replaced with a gym.Go figure - miss Franklin's though - old skool brilliance.

10% off for the over 60s on Tuesday - socialist crap food heaven.

Roullier White should be renamed the £100 shop and play I saw you coming on a loop !

I've gotta ask What the funk is an "Irish Property" I think you find the gangsters used the mag or the rye Hotel Trust me I know Yeah, Dave! Courtney was a regular but I never bumped into him thankfully. Ah the good old days before middle class poshos were priced out of Zone 1 forever. http://transpont.blogspot.com/2008/09/dave-courtney-and-south-london-raving.html

Cashed up bought a 3 bed terrace near Lordship Lane for 75k in 1983 and sold for 900k in 2017 with no mortgage, so I saw the whole arc of gentrification and I have a lot to than ED for. Back in 83 it was a bit rough you had gangsters meeting in the Foresters Arms (now the Bishop) and a very mean vibe and an Irish estate agent selling Irish property on Uplands Road. I knew Reg the landlord of the Palmerston and the other pub up the lane towards the Plough that had live bands. I've gotta ask What the funk is an "Irish Property" ED had a big Irish community at the time - hence the annual festival on Peckham Rye - this shop which was on Uplands the end of Hindmans Road sold Irish foodstuff and in the window had Irish property such a bungalow in County Wicklow, that sort of stuff. Always seemed odd, but there was another Irish shop on Lordship Lane next door to the William Rose as it is now.

Cashed up bought a 3 bed terrace near Lordship Lane for 75k in 1983 and sold for 900k in 2017 with no mortgage, so I saw the whole arc of gentrification and I have a lot to than ED for. Back in 83 it was a bit rough you had gangsters meeting in the Foresters Arms (now the Bishop) and a very mean vibe and an Irish estate agent selling Irish property on Uplands Road. I knew Reg the landlord of the Palmerston and the other pub up the lane towards the Plough that had live bands.

Ex long time resident of many years standing here and was visiting a friend in ED the other and saw the Pound land. Good to see the Foxton's get cut down and move to a much smaller place and one that has a triumphant Winkworth's Sold sign on the flat above to boot. But Poundland when it should have been a Waitrose ! Is this a canary in the mine that peak gentrification has been reached ? I imagine properties of that size are virtually impossible to rent atm and the landlord getting the price of a long lease by a well known tenant beats being a charity shop. You do have the council blocks dotted all over the place as well so even if the Fairtrade organic chai latte mob don't go others will.

I now live in Welling where nearly every house with an estate agent board has sold on it and I do a different walk every day and we are talking close to maybe a hundred boards. Driving through my old manor of ED yesterday I saw the area festooned with to let on houses and for sale on inumerable flats with very few sold signs.

Well done to the killjoys that helped to squash out a harmless and modest contribution to making folk feel better during the pandemic. Maybe you can dob in parking offenders and check neighbours bins to make sure they are recycling responsibly.

but the road, the road is blocked and folk are outdoors socially distanched and enjoying themselves. HOW DARE THEY.

Some people's lives must be very miserable indded and they like to share that misery. Not biting - long live the square.

I'm with Lemming on this one - we have a big garden and a beautiful kitchen and are retired. It would be churlish of me to condemn others less fortunate a bit of what seems to be fairly innocent and relatively safe enjoyment in these troubled times.

My wife and I have developed mild sore throats so I got tested at the Dome today - a drive-through. All very efficient and painless and about 20 cars at the huge Dome carpark with any number of his-vis staff waving you through. You do the test yourself whilst being watched by staff with your windows closed. They only open an inch to give you the pack and an inch at the end to pop it in a box. Slight gag and mild irritation to the nose but nothing untoward. I did consider a nearer walk-in but as you said my instinct is that it would potentially be riskier (though probably isn't).

I regret mentioning Benfleet now thous Leigh-on-Sea also near Southend is pretty much East Dulwich on Sea with an older bent, high property prices, good schools and clean air.

I have no ideas of the pro or cons of Benfleet but passed briefly through it on the way to Canvey Island! The breathless CAPS DESCRIPTION from the estate agent tells it's own story... The current contraction though is off the scale of bad. We need that vaccine and soon, please. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/london-economic-meltdown-revealed-investigation-a4496441.html

Down that rabbit hole post COVID and companies saying you can work from home. A 3/4 bedder on Crystal Palace Road or this.... https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-92775137.html (Approximately 2 Acres)

It's not either or....keep that music down though or you will get dobbed in on another thread!

Well I can highly recommend that link a bit pricey but well worth the money.

Half of our 60 are already gone eating and cooking over 10 days. They are still as fresh and lovely now as they were when we bought them - quite a lot of baking going on here as well. Reckon we will have enough for the next couple of weeks then re-order. There are only 2 adults in our household but I can imagine with a larger family they would go down even quicker. You could even double up with a neighbour and split a batch. Anyway, I put the info out there for anyone who wants to take it up and I repeat this is not hoarding or panic buying, in fact, the complete opposite.

The 9 months was theoretical! The company I mentioned above previously supplied many high-end restaurants. So by buying from them, you are helping ethical British farmers keep their business going and taking pressure off supermarket stocks for people who don't want to or can't afford to buy 60 at a time. It's all good with no downside!

These eggs are bought from the farmer direct - there is no shortage of eggs at the farms nor do you contribute to shortages at the supermarket. They have plenty of capacity for all. By buying direct you help to support ethical and responsible farming.

With oil in a cool dark place up to 9 months! That said these are so good they are going down at an alarming rate! we can now look at the carnage at the eggs place in the supermarket with some wry amusement. https://preparednessmama.com/five-ways-to-preserve-eggs/

Simply the best eggs I've ever tasted and they do min order 60. Ordered one day came the next. Will last for up to 3 months particularly so if you coat the shells in veg oil but they won't last that long. Pass it on. https://thegoodeggfellas.co.uk/