Foxlights
The way to protect your vulnerable animals from attacks by foxes and other night predators.
THE FOXLIGHTS
The principle behind the flashing light is that a fox thinks there is a person present when and where they see the flash. The flash is designed in such a way so as to appear irregular and repositioning.
Foxlights are powered by a standard 6 volt torch battery (“Eveready” No 1209 or similar, not included) and should give flashes for between 5 and 6 months.
A light sensor will trigger and stop flashing in conjunction with sunrise and sunset. When the battery runs out of power the light will slowly fade rather than just stop flashing.
*Foxlights are designed as a deterrent of night predators,
but may not succeed against all attacks.
Foxlights are powered by a standard 6 volt torch battery (“Eveready” No 1209 or similar, not included) and should give flashes for between 5 and 6 months.
A light sensor will trigger and stop flashing in conjunction with sunrise and sunset. When the battery runs out of power the light will slowly fade rather than just stop flashing.
*Foxlights are designed as a deterrent of night predators,
but may not succeed against all attacks.
Orders of 10 and above we pay postage (Australia only)
To Purchase
1/ DIRECT DEPOSIT
By contacting us via email at : ianwhalan@yahoo.com.au
or phone : 0291509509
we will give you our BSB and account numbers.
2/ MONEY ORDER or BANK CHEQUE
Lights will be posted as soon as payment is received.
3/ PERSONAL CHEQUE
Five working days are required after banking to clear cheque.
Cheques and Money Orders made out to:
Ian Whalan
address: 7/22-24 Sarsfield Circuit
Bexley North N.S.W. 2207
4/ C.O.D.
Post Office charges a $10.50 fee along with postal costs, which in most cases are greater than the postal charges we quote.
* Please be sure to give your full name and address for postage.
Lights will be sent using Australia Post.
Payment is required before posting.
By contacting us via email at : ianwhalan@yahoo.com.au
or phone : 0291509509
we will give you our BSB and account numbers.
2/ MONEY ORDER or BANK CHEQUE
Lights will be posted as soon as payment is received.
3/ PERSONAL CHEQUE
Five working days are required after banking to clear cheque.
Cheques and Money Orders made out to:
Ian Whalan
address: 7/22-24 Sarsfield Circuit
Bexley North N.S.W. 2207
4/ C.O.D.
Post Office charges a $10.50 fee along with postal costs, which in most cases are greater than the postal charges we quote.
* Please be sure to give your full name and address for postage.
Lights will be sent using Australia Post.
Payment is required before posting.
THE EUROPEAN RED FOX
The fox was brought to Australia by early settlers for the purpose of horse and hound hunting. Foxes, along with domestic cats that have turned feral, have been paramount in the near decimation of many of our native species. The main agricultural impact from foxes is predation on lambs, kids and poultry. Foxes are thought to prey on up to 30% of lambs and kids in some areas.
Common fox control techniques include lethal baiting (1080 poison), shooting, trapping, den fumigation, and destruction and exclusion fencing.
Considerable economic and human resources are dedicated to preventing fox predation.
Foxes are increasing in numbers every year and all means to eradicate them should be taken. Foxlights will assist in the protection of vulnerable animals but not in the control of fox numbers.
Common fox control techniques include lethal baiting (1080 poison), shooting, trapping, den fumigation, and destruction and exclusion fencing.
Considerable economic and human resources are dedicated to preventing fox predation.
Foxes are increasing in numbers every year and all means to eradicate them should be taken. Foxlights will assist in the protection of vulnerable animals but not in the control of fox numbers.
LAMBS OR KIDS
Most fox attacks will occur within the first 24 hours of an animals’ life.
Twins are the most at risk, while the second lamb or kid is being born; the first-born will wander off bleating, unprotected and thus be prone to attack.
Lights are best concentrated around campsites on star posts.
Set up on the crest of hills they should give protection over a large area. As to number requirements, we suggest 4 lights for 100 ewes, 6 lights for 200 ewes and 10 lights for 1000 ewes. This is a rough guide only as there are large variances due to ground undulation and vegetation coverage. The Australia national cost of fox predation on lambs alone is estimated to be between 100 and 200 million dollars per year.
Twins are the most at risk, while the second lamb or kid is being born; the first-born will wander off bleating, unprotected and thus be prone to attack.
Lights are best concentrated around campsites on star posts.
Set up on the crest of hills they should give protection over a large area. As to number requirements, we suggest 4 lights for 100 ewes, 6 lights for 200 ewes and 10 lights for 1000 ewes. This is a rough guide only as there are large variances due to ground undulation and vegetation coverage. The Australia national cost of fox predation on lambs alone is estimated to be between 100 and 200 million dollars per year.
POULTRY
In the case of free-range poultry, one light set near roosting pens or sleeping area, should keep foxes away at night.
If the fox doesn’t visit the hen house while hens are shut up then it is less likely to wait for or return the next morning to attack when the hens come out to feed. When ducks or geese camp on or near farm dams they are most vulnerable to foxes, but a Foxlight set up near their camp should give them protection.
If the fox doesn’t visit the hen house while hens are shut up then it is less likely to wait for or return the next morning to attack when the hens come out to feed. When ducks or geese camp on or near farm dams they are most vulnerable to foxes, but a Foxlight set up near their camp should give them protection.
ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
It is our belief that Foxlights will give protection against fox and wild dog attack on small ground dwelling species.
Lights should be set on the perimeters of rookeries or night habitat areas, and at a distance not to disturb protected wildlife.
People are at present using Foxlights in conserving endangered wildlife.
Lights should be set on the perimeters of rookeries or night habitat areas, and at a distance not to disturb protected wildlife.
People are at present using Foxlights in conserving endangered wildlife.
WILD DOGS
We are embarking on tests to see if Foxlights work to protect livestock against wild dogs in Australia, coyotes in North America and wolves in Europe.
We believe and hope these tests will prove positive.
We believe and hope these tests will prove positive.
Newspaper Articles
| Samll Farms Magazine |
| The Land Newspaper Dec 2009 |
Foxlight Instructions
| Foxlight Insrructions |
Image of Foxlight
| Foxlight |
Interviews
| “ABC Radio Innovations” |
| ABC Country Hour Interview |
