Can I feed foxes in my garden?
There is nothing in law to stop us from feeding foxes, but it does come with a degree of controversy - trying to balance our wish to 'help' while also not having an impact on the fox’s natural behaviour.
Feeding foxes can alter that natural behaviour. If they have a free meal, they may stop hunting and they will lose their fear of humans while coming to rely on them. This can also result in the fox having no fear of pets and vehicles.
If you choose to feed your garden visitors, please avoid trying to tame them or feeding them by hand. Whilst building a close relationship with a wild animal seems like a good idea, it can negatively impact the animal’s life.
