Add a Den for Foxes

Yes, I agree, very good idea. Either this solution or let them disappear for good.

A den is what a fox would raise young/store food in, in the wild.  Hollowed-out area that gives protection.  (Similar to the rabbit’s burrow.) 

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The artic fox has a den. The problem with that fox is that you can't see him against the den. A den is any hidey hole.

Well, a few I don't mind. But when they get into the hundreds and at times over a thousand it is bothersome. My foxes are not many. I have about 10 thankfully, but frogs are multiplying constantly. They avoid the ponds and live in my animals feed bowls. Oy!

Donkeyfan,  I know the thread you are referring to.  It involves using the edit layout.  Fortunately, I I don’t have an extreme fox situation.  But I still don’t like even the occasional fox visitation.

Yes, understandable. I also found them extremely annoying. If the foxes spread only at one corner at the left top side near the shore it's not difficult to remove them. You have to clear the path for the foxes along the shore till the street completely. But if it happened that the foxes have spread over the whole farm or in several areas from the farm it becomes more laborious. 

My sister-in-law also had some time ago problems with the foxes. We failed to remove them. Today I took a look on her farm and was surprised to see no fox. Appearently they vanished. I have no explanation for this because she had plenty of them. I'll take another look tomorrow. 

greenleaf

Due to your frog "trouble" I took a look on your farm to get an impression. I think I know what the reason may be.

Frogs don't like obstacles to a pond. Some of them accumulated at the bunnies. Actually they could use the path to the greater pond on the left side, but they don't move. I have no clue for that behaviour, perhaps the way is too far.

Next frog issue is under the waterfall. These frogs won't move because the way to the pond is blocked with yellow flowers and I think it's too far for them.

I also sighted some frogs in the rapsberry bushes. Behind the bushes is the white wall, and a little pond. But the frogs can't walk through the wall to the pond, it's an unbreacheable obstacle as well.

My suggestion for a solution, if you like it:

To get rid of the frogs beneath the bunnies use a little pond and place it, where actually the bike is placed. Wait, until they jumped in it, perhaps you're lucky and they are vanished for good.

To get rid of the frogs under the waterfall you have to place a little pond under the green tree. You could hide it there. Or, other possibility, removing the yellow flowers to the greater pond. But I think this wouldn't work because the way is too far.

The frogs in the rapsberry bushes will vanish if you take one or two pieces from the white wall to clear the way to the little pond. But I don't know whether you like it.

On my farm I also had to try some solutions, at first nothing worked. But I noticed my mistakes, there were obstacles, so that the frogs won't move. At least I took care of that matter and placed a little pond behind my farmhouse and behind my barn. You can't see them, but it's very effective.

Problem is, your farm has a different composition. But perhaps my hints are able to help a little bit.

Yes, please do this. I fully understand you. And...you are always very welcome. 

Yes I did place a small pond under the tree. The frogs moved to my tea and hot dog machines. They enjoy the fresh brewed tea! I have moved everything from waterfall pond. I have move it on top of the frogs and they appear to hop on top of the water back to land! 😂 little stinkers are very persistent! But so am i!!! 😁

greenleaf

So glad to hear that. Well done!

I followed your great advice!  I moved 3 ponds to the infestation and they jumped in!  I have 3 left which I want to keep.  When they produce more I will drag ponds up to them and lower the number again!  Thank you for your help!   My rabbits are very happy to be able to eat carrots in peace! 😁

@all

This thread has become a little bit offtopic, because primary the foxes were the problem, not the frogs. But in my opinion it was ok, though. I think one or the other farmer will appreciate this, as foxes and frogs are inherent in the gameplay.

Just in the moment I found a farm in my friendlist which had another "solution" to stop the foxes from unwanted interference. It's a farm I like very much. Sadly I have no possibility to help with the foxes.