Hi
Sorry to hear about your problem with foxes. I know there are sometimes reports of foxes and hedgehogs not bothering each other, but foxes are predators and cannot be trusted. In that, I am not demonising foxes – predators are predators, that is their nature and in a completely natural situation both predator and prey play their part.
But apparently some foxes become specialists at catching and killing hedgehogs. Once they have learnt how to do it, it seems likey they will continue and also potentially pass the technique on to their young. I understand that they wait until a heddgehog is unrolled and then pounce – so that they don’t have to worry too much about the spines. So, sadly, I would be worried about the other hogs, too.
Some people say that male urine deters them, I have never had a fox problem so never tried it, but it may be worth a try.
