Possum mum carrying 7 babies
Apr 6, 2014 11:57:20 #
chewedpupp wrote:
walked right past our window - isn't she beautiful! and babies so well behaved - no pushing or shoving, or mum, he's touching me, or mum he's looking at me, or mum, make him stop breathing on me.
just beautiful :-)
I put out some romaine lettuce and celery (all the veggies we had in the fridge) - not sure what else to put out for her.....
just beautiful :-)
I put out some romaine lettuce and celery (all the veggies we had in the fridge) - not sure what else to put out for her.....
Nice shots! I am constantly amazed at the abundant and varied wildlife we get treated to here in Florida!
Apr 6, 2014 13:33:09 #
I have one in the back of my old chicken house - found out she's been stealing my cat food - had to increase from 3 scoops to 4 scoops so the cats get their share LOL...
Will be glad when the babies are grown and gone...
Will be glad when the babies are grown and gone...
Apr 6, 2014 18:10:36 #
Apr 6, 2014 22:31:48 #
chewedpupp wrote:
walked right past our window - isn't she beautiful! and babies so well behaved - no pushing or shoving, or mum, he's touching me, or mum he's looking at me, or mum, make him stop breathing on me.
just beautiful :-)
I put out some romaine lettuce and celery (all the veggies we had in the fridge) - not sure what else to put out for her.....
just beautiful :-)
I put out some romaine lettuce and celery (all the veggies we had in the fridge) - not sure what else to put out for her.....
That last shot shows them up beautifully. They will eat almost anything: bread soaked in milk, soaked dog/cat food, etc. They aren't picky. I put out all sorts of food for them, as well as for deer, birds, raccoons, foxes, etc. My brother found and raised 6 babies who had been orphaned when their mother was hit by a car. They were still trying to nurse on their dead mama. :-( Keep some food out, & thanks for helping them.
Apr 9, 2014 12:58:13 #
chewedpupp
Loc: south africa, living in Florida
Actually possums are immune to rabies (they don't carry or spread rabies), they eat bugs and little rodents - they're gentle, don't attack or bite unless cornered or threatened - as far as I'm concerned she is a welcome guest in our garden, and if I can help her in any way, then I will. After doing lots of research, I found out that a possum is a GREAT little creature to have in your garden - she's not a threat to anyone!
Apr 9, 2014 12:59:17 #
chewedpupp
Loc: south africa, living in Florida
trouble is, in this heat, any milk put outside goes rancid after just a few minutes.... so I put out carrots and grapes and things for her... they remain untouched :-( haven't seen her again but I hope she and her offspring are safe somewhere :-)
Apr 9, 2014 13:02:21 #
chewedpupp
Loc: south africa, living in Florida
if anyone wants to see the videos I took, they are here (possum carrying babies)
http://youtu.be/C-BXbOr1gHI
http://youtu.be/ncKLDncYvA4
http://youtu.be/93ZYwEjt_6Y
At one point, she actually looked at me and I could hear her sigh... she was thinking "oh, they are SO heavy...."
http://youtu.be/C-BXbOr1gHI
http://youtu.be/ncKLDncYvA4
http://youtu.be/93ZYwEjt_6Y
At one point, she actually looked at me and I could hear her sigh... she was thinking "oh, they are SO heavy...."
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