What is the saying about the fox in the hen house?

If there’s a fox in the henhouse, you’ve got problems brewing. You see, in that one idiom, people are aware that someone has been put in a position where he or she can then exploit the situation to his or her own benefit.

Who let the fox in the henhouse?

proverb Don’t assign the duty of protecting or controlling valuable information or resources to someone who is likely to exploit that opportunity.

Can a fox break into a chicken coop?

It is the most devastating moment for any chicken keeper: a fox somehow gets into your run and coop and kills one or more of your precious, much loved flock. A fox is a cunning, smart foe. They will assess your coop and your run. They are persistent and learn quickly.

How do you keep foxes from killing chickens?

Install Fencing Fencing is the number one way to protect your chickens from predators. This includes keeping them in an enclosed run. Free ranging always leaves them vulnerable to attacks, even if you live in the city and think you’re safe.

Where do foxes live?

Foxes usually live in forested areas, though they are also found in mountains, grasslands and deserts. They make their homes by digging burrows in the ground. These burrows, also called dens, provide a cool area to sleep, a good location to store food and a safe place to have their pups.

How do you play fox in a hen house?

The goal of the game is for the Fox to tag the Hen. The players in the circle can help the Fox find the Hen by directing him/her by making a clicking noise with their tongue. They are not allowed to talk. The game continues until the Fox tags the Hen or it is agreed that the Hen has held out long enough.

Is the fox watching the hen house?

It means someone has been put in charge of something that is too tempting for them to ignore, as if they were a fox (who eats chickens) given the job of protecting the chickens. Another explanation of the idiom is putting somebody in charge of a job, when they have a conflict of interest.