We now have an adult fox visiting every night for the peanuts & apple but I'm not sure if its the vixen or not.
I know its definitely not Peanut, it sounds stupid but its not the same face!
I know Peanut would be a young adult now & would have different features but I'm sure I would know if it was him!
I don't think he visits us anymore - probably been outed by his parents :-(
Does anybody know how to tell the difference between male & female foxes?
Is it the obvious thing that males are bigger / heavier than females?
If that's the case then I would need to see both together!
Oh well....... guess I'll just have to keep feeding them!
I know its definitely not Peanut, it sounds stupid but its not the same face!
I know Peanut would be a young adult now & would have different features but I'm sure I would know if it was him!
I don't think he visits us anymore - probably been outed by his parents :-(
Does anybody know how to tell the difference between male & female foxes?
Is it the obvious thing that males are bigger / heavier than females?
If that's the case then I would need to see both together!
Oh well....... guess I'll just have to keep feeding them!
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I just go by the size of the fox to sex them. Oh, and look to see if it has any wedding tackle! :-)
As far as I know, the male is a little longer and heavier but to work that out you would have to see them side by side! I think the real answer is, it's not easy to tell :)
Hi Sharon. Apart from size and weight male foxes generally have a broader head and a longer and slimmer snout I believe. Not easy at all.
Phil
Thanks for all your advice! Its just difficult to tell as there's never 2 together!
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