Comments on: Baby Possum

By: Nena

Nena — Sat, 12 May 2012 01:36:41 +0000

I have raised all sorts of baby animals, the best thing I have found is goats milk. You can buy cans of goat milk at the grocery store or get it from a farm that raises goats. This type of milk is really rich for baby’s even human babies , and it doesn’t cause loose stools or constipation . Goat milk is the only thing I ever use.

By: Steve Creek

Steve Creek — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:26:56 +0000

Lisa, thank you so much for sharing.

By: lisa

lisa — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:39:08 +0000

I just wanted to make a couple suggestions here. This morning I found two baby possums in my fireplace. I scooped them up, put them in a box, and put soft cat food and water in with them and put them outside hoping that tonight the mama might find them. I then (because I couldnt find any numbers) called my local vet and asked them if they knew who to call. They gave me the number for my state. I asked about laws, because in some states, according to the internet, it is illegal to bring a wild animal into your house. The woman was quite friendly and advised me to bring them inside right away, because they needed to be kept warm, and she said a possum mama will never come back looking for her babies. She advised me to hold them and cuddle them a lot because they ride their moms backs, and it would provide body heat (but you can use a heating pad). This lady gave me the number of a local wildlife rehabilitator whom I called. She is over 50 miles away, and they do not come to you to pick them up. I couldnt take them today, so we are taking them to her tommorow. She advised me to feed them pedialyte. They would not eat soft cat food on their own, but she told me do NOT feed cow milk. It kills them. I have been trying to put the soft cat food into their mouths in tiny pieces and get them to chew it but they wont. The lady said not to worry though as long as I give them pedialyte every couple hours. She said they would be ok on that for about a day till she got them and starts feeding them formula. They are adorable, and quite active. I would love to keep one, but I know a wildlife rehabilitator is the best option for them.

By: mariel

mariel — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:55:27 +0000

i found a possum today and actually theres 2 and they hisss put im to scared to grave them and will they bite and i dont want to feed them cow milk i think its bad for them and i havent feed them and its been 2 days someone please tell me what to feed themand i feel bad becuase there hudled up in the dark in a courner what do i do plz help

By: Steve Creek

Steve Creek — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:31:37 +0000

Corry, Thank you so much for posting about your experience with raising baby possums.