MLAs' expenses: Will the fox get the run of the chicken coop?

Jun 28, 2020 · The members of the old IFRP aren't impressed. Alan McQuillan told BBC News NI many MLAs had proved very diligent with public money, but others were prepared to drive a …

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Can a fox enter a chicken coop?

A fox is capable of getting into a chicken coop and will kill as many chickens as it can if it manages to enter. So, it's essential to secure and lock the chicken coop at night. Here are some ways to keep foxes from getting into the chicken coop: If your chickens are free-ranging, a fox will most likely attack only one chicken at a time. But, if a fox gets into the chicken coop, it will kill as many chickens as it can. ...

Will MLAs be paid £4.2m a year?

Taxpayers may face an annual bill of £4.2m every year to cover the increased staff and office costs of MLAs. It comes after MLAs gave themselves the power to increase their expenses. The plan, drawn up by the Assembly Commission which runs Stormont, is said to bring the wages of people who work for MLAs into line with other civil service workers. ...

Are foxes in chicken coops impenetrable?

Many a chicken keeper has thought their coop was impenetrable, only to find out they were dead wrong. Foxes tend to attack at night, which is when chickens are most vulnerable. The cover of darkness and fewer distractions gives the fox a chance to work out a way to get into the coop without drawing too much attention. ...

Can MLAs increase their expenses?

It comes after MLAs gave themselves the power to increase their expenses. The plan, drawn up by the Assembly Commission which runs Stormont, is said to bring the wages of people who work for MLAs into line with other civil service workers. MLA allowances for running constituency offices will also increase from £4,900 to £7,000 per annum. ...

Are foxes a good Coop keeper?

For the chicken keeper, foxes are the epitome of a formidable foe: cunning, smart, and incredibly persistent. Once they know there are chickens in your coop, they will not rest until they find a way to get in there and cause mayhem. Many a chicken keeper has thought their coop was impenetrable, only to find out they were dead wrong. ...

Do foxes attack chickens in Backyard coops?

As more people move to urban areas, the likelihood of encountering wildlife such as foxes in residential neighborhoods has increased. This trend has led to more reports of fox attacks on chickens in backyard coops. 2. Trend: Growing Interest in Sustainable Living ...