Knowing what a knowledgeable and helpful crowd Mudcatters are, I thought I'd ask your help on this one. On the farm where I work, a tame fox has just recently turned up. He is probably quite old, overweight and walks as though he may not be very well. I don't think he can hunt well as he completely ignores the hens and geese. The farmer has been feeding him. He is quite wary and flinches if you make sudden movements, but if you are gentle he will allow you to touch him. This afternoon he followed me around as I went about my jobs. We think he may be lonely for his humans, though it seems they may have abandoned him. Any suggestions as to what we should do with him? I've just e-mailed a volunteer group called Derbyshire Foxes.

I must say that sitting communing with this lovely creature has made my day.

Love Lynne