Possum problem

[Llpeters26]

I have noticed for the last 3 night possums in the tree near my coop. I set up a live trap on day 2 and haven’t gotten one yet but I’m looking for a way to deter them away from the coop. I read online to use urine from a predator and I do have cats in my home. So what I was wondering was if I can use the litter box waste in the coop to help? I use pine pelllets in both the coop and litter box so it would mix well. Terrible pic of the possum included. TIA for your help

 

[Rose the Legbar]

As long as the opossum cannot get into your coop or run, you are fine. They will mostly go after your eggs before ever trying to get your chickens. Just have a secure coop you can close your girls in at night and have a secure run as well. Opossums are way less dangerous for your birds than a raccoon is! They do really love eating eggs though.

 

[Llpeters26]

As long as the opossum cannot get into your coop or run, you are fine. They will mostly go after your eggs before ever trying to get your chickens. Just have a secure coop you can close your girls in at night and have a secure run as well. Opossums are way less dangerous for your birds than a raccoon is! They do really love eating eggs though.

Thank you so much! That is good to know. Raccoons aren’t really a problem where I live but I will still keep my eyes peeled!

 

[Rose the Legbar]

You’re welcome! Opossums are very misunderstood If you have a garden and a bunch of snails or slugs around, they will gladly eat those pests so it is helpful to have them around!

 

[Debbie292d]

If you think they're hungry and want to take no chances, you can buy a large bag of the cheapest cat food you can find, place it in a large bowl or small bucket, and set it by the tree they're in.

A hungry opossum will take chances to get in on the eggs, but if he's full, he wouldn't bother.