... set out (we took it away now). We have 13 chickens, a goose and multiple feral cats we feed. We've heard from several people that a fox killed their animals (mostly birds). It was suggested that we shoot the fox. My family and I have an immense love for animals and dread shooting it. However, we don't want the fox to kill our birds. Animal control won't do anything about it and if we set a trap most likely a coon or a cat will get caught in it. Also, we suspect the fox has babies. We haven't seen them, just figured the father was out hunting. Is there any way around not killing the fox? Thank you.