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from Tim contains these words:

Definitely 4" maximum, but not much less normally, say aound 3" might be a
better average. It's straight, not in a heap like I'd expect a fox to do
(do they do it like that?). I'll check if the end points up next time I
spot one. I'd have thought a fox would have made a much thicker stool than
that though, wouldn't it?

No, they aren't heaped; the singular deposit is like a finger, except
for the characteristic upturned squiggly point at the end, and much
darker than most dogs' pooh. Foxes often pooh on something raised up,
like a wall or log or stone, to mark territory.

Janet.

On Tue, 08 Jul 2003 22:33:08 GMT,
wrote:

On Mon, 7 Jul 2003 20:08:17 +0100, Janet Baraclough
wrote:

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from Kay Easton contains these words:

In article oprrxj7yavwxhha1@localhost, Tim timnothy.cohsalpleangmer@a
pk.at writes
I'm afraid I don't have a photo but can anyone confirm the likely identity
of the layer of these droppings.

They're jet black, about 4" long and around as thick as my little-finger
(1.5cm), straight and tapering to a point at one end.
Not obvious remains of seeds or insects in them that I could make
out. They
only seem to appear overnight.

I'm assuming it's a hedgehog, am I right?

A bit long, but otherwise sounds about right.

4 " droppings would be some giant of a hedgehog; I've never seen them
do droppings larger than an inch! Sounds more like fox to me; especially
if the tapered point turns up.

Janet


Ah .... but on the other hand could it be the return of "Spiny
Norman", the giant hedgehog that was known to track the gangster
Dinsdale Piranha??

http://www.ironworks.com/comedy/python/piranha.htm

Geoff

LOL
Wow, that brings back memories :-) - probably one of the more obscure
sketches.
Tim

On Tue, 8 Jul 2003 23:09:32 +0100, Janet Baraclough wrote:

The message oprrzgkjrywxhha1@localhost
from Tim contains these words:

Definitely 4" maximum, but not much less normally, say aound 3" might be a
better average. It's straight, not in a heap like I'd expect a fox to do
(do they do it like that?). I'll check if the end points up next time I
spot one. I'd have thought a fox would have made a much thicker stool than
that though, wouldn't it?

No, they aren't heaped; the singular deposit is like a finger, except
for the characteristic upturned squiggly point at the end, and much
darker than most dogs' pooh. Foxes often pooh on something raised up,
like a wall or log or stone, to mark territory.

Janet.

Interesting, it could be. They're just deposited seemingly randomly on the
lawn though. It's not to be ruled out. Are there any other things that I
could look out for that might indicate a fox? I mean apart from the fox
itself :-)
There's been no sign of digging or scratching around.

Tim.

Can I suggest you go to your nearest Library and borrow/request one of the many
titles that they will have on the identification of animal tracks, trails and signs.
Just did an online check on our (Somerset) web library catalogue and there are at
least 10 different titles available!
Chris


"Janet Baraclough" wrote in message
...
| The message
| from Kay Easton contains these words:
|
| In article oprrxj7yavwxhha1@localhost, Tim timnothy.cohsalpleangmer@a
| pk.at writes
| I'm afraid I don't have a photo but can anyone confirm the likely identity
| of the layer of these droppings.
|
| They're jet black, about 4" long and around as thick as my little-finger
| (1.5cm), straight and tapering to a point at one end.
| Not obvious remains of seeds or insects in them that I could make
| out. They
| only seem to appear overnight.
|
| I'm assuming it's a hedgehog, am I right?
|
| A bit long, but otherwise sounds about right.
|
| 4 " droppings would be some giant of a hedgehog; I've never seen them
| do droppings larger than an inch! Sounds more like fox to me; especially
| if the tapered point turns up.
|
| Janet

Can I suggest you go to your nearest Library and borrow/request one of the many
titles that they will have on the identification of animal tracks, trails and signs.
Just did an online check on our (Somerset) web library catalogue and there are at
least 10 different titles available!
Chris


"Janet Baraclough" wrote in message
...
| The message
| from Kay Easton contains these words:
|
| In article oprrxj7yavwxhha1@localhost, Tim timnothy.cohsalpleangmer@a
| pk.at writes
| I'm afraid I don't have a photo but can anyone confirm the likely identity
| of the layer of these droppings.
|
| They're jet black, about 4" long and around as thick as my little-finger
| (1.5cm), straight and tapering to a point at one end.
| Not obvious remains of seeds or insects in them that I could make
| out. They
| only seem to appear overnight.
|
| I'm assuming it's a hedgehog, am I right?
|
| A bit long, but otherwise sounds about right.
|
| 4 " droppings would be some giant of a hedgehog; I've never seen them
| do droppings larger than an inch! Sounds more like fox to me; especially
| if the tapered point turns up.
|
| Janet

Can I suggest you go to your nearest Library and borrow/request one of the many
titles that they will have on the identification of animal tracks, trails and signs.
Just did an online check on our (Somerset) web library catalogue and there are at
least 10 different titles available!
Chris


"Janet Baraclough" wrote in message
...
| The message
| from Kay Easton contains these words:
|
| In article oprrxj7yavwxhha1@localhost, Tim timnothy.cohsalpleangmer@a
| pk.at writes
| I'm afraid I don't have a photo but can anyone confirm the likely identity
| of the layer of these droppings.
|
| They're jet black, about 4" long and around as thick as my little-finger
| (1.5cm), straight and tapering to a point at one end.
| Not obvious remains of seeds or insects in them that I could make
| out. They
| only seem to appear overnight.
|
| I'm assuming it's a hedgehog, am I right?
|
| A bit long, but otherwise sounds about right.
|
| 4 " droppings would be some giant of a hedgehog; I've never seen them
| do droppings larger than an inch! Sounds more like fox to me; especially
| if the tapered point turns up.
|
| Janet

On Thu, 10 Jul 2003 00:00:40 +0100, CK
wrote:

Can I suggest you go to your nearest Library and borrow/request one of
the many
titles that they will have on the identification of animal tracks, trails
and signs.
Just did an online check on our (Somerset) web library catalogue and
there are at
least 10 different titles available!
Chris

I would but I don't have a public library handy - I'll have to hit a
bookshop instead.
I've been considering such a book, now this might be the impetus I need
.....

Tim.