Not shown in this photo is her house. She has a small den-like room inside her cage to shelter her from the weather. She doesn't need much protection from the weather though, since she is native to Ohio and used to the cold winters, and other weather. She is very active all year long and loves to jump & run and climb in her cage. Unlike dogs, she is very good and climbing and has retractable claws, like a cat. Roseanne makes a variety of noises. Some are like a cat, others like a bird. She can also bark like a small dog.
But these are all common to all foxes. What makes Roseanne unique is her personality. She was bred in captivity, and comes from a long line of captive foxes. This has made her tame. Make no mistake, she is still a wild animal and cause a great deal of harm with her claws and teeth. In fact when she was injured a few months ago all of us suffered with scratches and bites.
But she is tame and can be held. She enjoys the company of her people and will take food right from your hand. She is also very playful, like a puppy. You can see in the background some play ropes and chew toys that she enjoys.
She eats a diet very similar to dogs or cats. In fact she often eats dog or cat food. But is supplemented with a variety of meats to make it more interesting. Left over chicken, pork and steak are favorites. She also will get an egg from our chickens, or a rat. Today she decided to take food into her own hands and caught a bird that flew into her cage.
Her cage has to have a bottom, because she is a digger. She buries her fresh food to save for later. She likes to hide her food and eat it when no one is watching. If she were allowed, she would dig a den underground, but we are not currently equipped to allow that. We would like to provide her with that opportunity in our bigger space.
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