Look at what I found today - Baby Opossums

[casportpony]

Ok... too small then to release. You could also look up local rehabers that take them. Should be able to find some online.

I called and sent an email to the nearest rehabber. They run the rescue from their house and prefer that people email or call, so I did both.

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

In case you haven't had a chance to look it up...
http://opossumsocietyus.org/how-to-help/orphaned-injured/

 

[chonsey]

They are good to have around, they eat ticks (also eggs, if you're not careful). If you have them around, the raccoons usually aren't. Coyotes will usually grab them before breaking into a coop.

That's a lot of babies to take care of - poor momma! Goats milk is the universal milk for baby mammals, if they get thirsty! Or they should be able to eat watermelon. Their mom sure had her paws full. .

 

[casportpony]

That is too cute!

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

I called and sent an email to the nearest rehabber. They run the rescue from their house and prefer that people email or call, so I did both.

Awesome ...i hope you hear back soon.

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Omg... adorable!
They really are fun to hand raise..

 

[Kiki]

Omg... adorable!
They really are fun to hand raise..

They are very scary looking to me.

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

They are very scary looking to me.

They are. But they are actually very clean, they will lick and dry your hands befor they eat from them..i know gross.. And very social.

 

[Kiki]

They are. But they are actually very clean, they will lick and dry your hands befor they eat from them..i know gross.. And very social.

How many pet opossums do you have in your back room?

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

How many pet opossums do you have in your back room?

none...
I took over with a 3 inch long one when a rehaber friend of mine got sick and finished raising him and released him in the area she told me too.