Fenech - all about unusual domestic foxes

The Fenech fox has recently been very relevant for home maintenance. This is due to the fact that these animals adapt very quickly to living at home, and they also get along well with people. Foxes should only be purchased from licensed breeders. Before you start a Fenech, it is very important to know all the nuances of the content of this animal, especially its nutrition and behavior, as well as it is equally important to consider advice from specialists, since the Fenech is a predator.

In nature, these are dwarf foxes that live in the desert regions of North Africa, very often they can be found in the Sahara. A distinctive feature of Fenech are large ears measuring 12-15 cm, adults weigh no more than 1.5 kg.

In captivity, these animals live on average up to 12-14 years, but there are cases when, with proper care and proper care, individuals lived with people 18-19 years old. The height of the Fenech at the withers ranges from 18 to 22 cm, the body length, as a rule, is not more than 40 cm.

Fenech foxes carry to exotic pets which need special care and close attention. They tolerate cold temperatures very poorly, which is why they should be kept warm.

Foxes are born light, almost white, a little later their color becomes red, their coat is quite long and soft. These animals are very nimble, can bounce about 60-70 cm in height and at a distance of up to one meter.

It is very important to acquire already domesticated fox babies, since it is very often impossible for people to tame an adult animal. Such animals require a lot of attention and care so that they do not pose a threat to humans.

• It is very important in the fox's place of residence to ensure a temperature regime that is comfortable for her. Due to the cold, foxes of this species may experience eye problems.
• It’s best not to leave the animal at home alone, planting it in a specially designed cage or spacious cage.
• These foxes get along well with other pets, provided that they have been growing together since childhood.
• An extremely difficult question is whether it is possible to keep such a fox in a house with children. Many experts agree that while the children are small, it is best to refuse such an animal.
• These animals are very negative about too loud sounds and very bright light.
• Since the fox is very fond of digging holes, it is advisable to keep it in a place where there will be sand, otherwise, it will dig where it likes, using everything that it sees.

If there is a desire to have an eared Fenech, then it is best to take a small fox, which is best suited to education and training. Animals get used to the tray in different ways, sometimes a special approach is needed.

Predatory animal instincts will be present anyway, and therefore damage to furniture and objects is not excluded in the home life, therefore, it is recommended to allocate a separate place for keeping the fox, it is also very important to stock up on a mass of toys.

Fenech in apartments is a moot point, this animal needs a lot of space and its own aviary for full-fledged life. It is preferable to plant such foxes in large houses.

These foxes, although they belong to the canine family, treat them not like dogs, and they vaccinate too.

With Fenech it is important to go for a walk, even if the animal is accustomed to go to the toilet, in the place reserved for it. But this is only possible in the warm season. Moreover, walking is possible only on a harness, because in an unfamiliar environment the animal can be frightened and run away.

Fenech is a predatory omnivorous animal, human food cannot be fed from the general tablelike any other animal kept at home.

It is very important for a fox to set aside a separate place for a meal. Bowls should always be washed thoroughly after eating. Wherein there should always be clean drinking water, although foxes rarely drink it, getting the main moisture from vegetables and fruits.

Fenech will not give up mice and insects, but at home you can feed the fox and porridge with meat. The following foods are also allowed in the diet:

• eggs, you can give both chicken and quail;
• low-fat meats, including chicken, turkey, veal, rabbit, young lamb and beef, sometimes offal can be given as a substitute for full-fledged meat;
• the fruits of plants, a variety of vegetables (preferably boiled) and fruits, especially figs and dates, considered their favorite delicacy;
• fish, when serving it is very important to remove all bones from it;
• raw meat;
• dairy products can be given no more than once a week.

When buying a fox it’s very important to consult the diet of breeders which can give equally valuable recommendations in this regard.

Foxes can also be fed with special premium feeds, but they are not a substitute for natural meat, vegetables, and fruits, which must be present in the diet of a predator for a full existence.

Domestic foxes do not show aggression to a greater degree, but you should not make a lot of noise and make sudden movements with them, these animals are very shy next to a person.

Fenech is a very friendly animal who always shows curiosity. Often you can hear how he snorts, howls, and sometimes whines. Domestic foxes can become so attached to a person that it is often possible to see how they are sitting in his arms without much fear.

Foxes are not the cleanest, which is why sometimes questions arise with accustoming to the tray. You need to be prepared for the fact that you will have to clean up the animal even in those places where it plays.

Many foxes are inherently very moody, they love attention. If the owner is not at home for a long time, there is a chance of loss of contact and a neutral attitude from the animal. Some foxes are very fond of meeting new people, but most of them treat them with extreme caution.

It is very important to keep a fox away from wires that she can gnaw through. If the fox remains at home alone, it is extremely important to close all the windows, because if the animal runs away, the chances of finding it will be extremely small.

Reviews about the content of decorative baubles at home are very diverse, so before you get this animal you need to weigh the pros and cons, and most importantly - your abilities. Keeping exotic animals is not an easy task, not all veterinarians know how to deal with such foxes and how to properly treat them, moreover, keeping foxes on good food goes to a big penny.

In general, we can say that keeping such a fox is real, but it takes a lot of patience in accustoming such an animal to the home order and tray, it may not be as simple as with a cat or dog.

There is no absolute guarantee that Fenech will fall in love with all family members, even with time, to some of them he may show aggression or apprehension. This point should definitely be considered before acquiring an animal.

Of course, it’s worth mentioning the price tag. Foxes are a homely expensive exotic, on average, the price from good breeders and from a trusted nursery is 150-200 thousand rubles with documents.

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