It is better to keep such an exotic pet as a fox in a private house, in a fenced area. These fluffy animals are related to dogs and living in a small aviary will be quite comfortable for them.
Despite the fact that foxes are often kept as pets lately, do not forget that they are still wild animals with appropriate habits. The maintenance of these animals must be approached very responsibly. It is imperative that the animal be vaccinated against rabies, because in the wild, foxes are often carriers of this disease.
How to get a pet fox
Fox cubs, taken at an early age, are well tamed, with the right upbringing, they will behave like domestic dogs. Like dogs, foxes are very cheerful, playful and can become attached to their owners. However, you should not constantly keep the fox free - it is a predatory animal that can deal with your plants or other animals (especially rodents and birds). To keep a tame fox, you need to build an aviary in which the animal will stay when you are not around.
What should be a fox enclosure
The pet enclosure must be reliable and durable. Remember that foxes are good at jumping, climbing and digging, so make sure that your pet cannot get out of the enclosure on its own. In an outdoor enclosure, the walls should go very deep into the ground, otherwise your pet will dig a path to freedom. Moreover, he will do this in the dark, so that you will not notice. For a pet, being in the wild is deadly. The fox can gnaw the wooden parts of the aviary, check periodically their safety.
Do not create too complex structures - then it will be difficult to put things in order in them. The aviary will have to be cleaned daily, and every two to three months, general cleaning and disinfection should be carried out. If you are not ready for this, then you better not get a fox.
In one of the corners, make a fox mink, at home a cat's house can play its role, and a dog kennel on the street. There your fox will sleep or hide from the weather. For a home aviary, you will need an additional cat tray; it will not be a problem to accustom a fox to it. In summer, in hot weather, the fox needs to put a bath with clean water so that the animal can swim. Foxes are not afraid of water at all and take water procedures with pleasure. In winter, snow is suitable for swimming, and the fox will play in it.
How to feed a pet fox
Foxes are unpretentious in food. Little foxes are fed with milk, adult foxes can be fed with raw and boiled meat, bread soaked in milk, and even boiled potatoes. The fox will not refuse dog food either.
