TopCan I rear an orphaned fox and return it to the wild?
This is possible, but challenging. It is best done with a group of foxes, so that they develop social skills while growing up. It is essential not to get the cubs imprinted on people, or get them to associate people with food. So they are best reared in a large outdoor pen away from the sight and sound of people. From mid-July open the pen door, but continue to leave food near the pen for the rest of the summer. That way the cubs will continue to use the pen as a safe retreat whilst developing their hunting skills. They will explore the surrounding area and, when they are ready, move off to find their own territory. If you are going to try this, first seek professional advice from the Wildlife Department of the RSPCA (0300 123 0100).
