Foxy !!

Foxy !!, originally uploaded by Petit Minou.

The other week I was exhibiting at a craft market and an old french farmer arrived with his pet fox. Obviously they were both attracting a lot of attraction and the poor fox was very nervous. I asked the man if I could take this quick shot.

I overheard him telling some people that the fox had been found injured following an attack by a dog, and was obviously orphaned, so he took him and reared him at home. This was quite surprising as we have a big fox problem here in Brittany and normally the farmers are quick to dispatch any predators.

I'm so glad he kept him as he is a beautiful creature but having lost my two ducks to a fox last week I do feel rather cross. However, it is what foxes do and we can't change nature ! I'll just have to be extra vigilant with my chickens !!