In the U.S., at least the southern part, the terms Possum and Opossum are interchangeable. We only have the opossum here. The pictured Possum is in Australia I believe. Also, while they do indeed eat ticks, etc. and are pretty okay animals to have in your yard, they do often enjoy eating...
I don't really think I'm a new member, but my old password didn't work. It had been awhile since I've been on.
Anyway, I'm William Seward, often called William RainCrow. I'm retired and living near Bastrop, Texas. I do some woodworking and writing.
I was raised by my grandparents in rural...
I don't see any I like and I shop TSC quite often. I built my own from scrap lumber, based on pictures of the so-called Amish coop. Holds about 12 well, attached to a large pen. I do have one similar to the Chikn Cottage, small light weight, that a friend gave me. Not sure I would try 4 hens...