Fox Micro-chipping

Heard the expression ‘As strong as an ox’? I am changing this descriptive to ‘As strong as  a fox’....Today I assisted with the micro-chipping of our young foxes, in preparation for their release back to the wild later in the year. I restrain the fox on a flat surface, Rob injects the microchip...hey presto, job done, yes?   NO!  I cannot explain their strength! It took two of us to hold one down and all of my strength to keep it in place.

                                

    

You may view the photograph as a little unfair, one grown adult vs. a little harmless young fox...let me tell you... Do not underestimate the power and agility of a smallish, soft, furry, cutesy, juvenile fox!  One slip of my hand and I would have been the one presently micro-chipped....awesome experience.  Find out what happens to our foxes later in the year.

 

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