ive had this discussion a few times with friends what people dont under stand is foxes can go for days with out eating same as badgers and they seem to no the weather forecast in advance they dont come out every night like people think though you will always see one or two out on a night these are the ones what have missed the main nights of the week or are cubs still growing i believe its down to atmospheric pressure and temperature the warmest night of the week with cloud above and if possible a bit of wind i have been out many nights for foxes foxes have there territories you can go out one