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5. I'm right in the middle of town but my yard has

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Tue Mar 12, 2024, 07:25 PM

Mar 12

Possums, rabbits, chipmunks, squirrels, Raccoons and lots of birds

Stray cats get run off with the hose or a water gun

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I saw an adult possum go under a shed in the yard [View all] Marthe48 Mar 12 OP

Put out bowls of cat food away from the shed? 50 Shades Of Blue Mar 12 #1

When I feed the birds, I always put some on the ground Marthe48 Mar 12 #9

Any cat that has tangled with a possum once, will not do it again. I have seven cats in my feral colony ... marble falls Mar 12 #2

I am reassured Marthe48 Mar 12 #8

I only know that a possum has a defense mechanism playing dead. Niagara Mar 12 #3

I lived with 2 women in a farm house in Georgia jpak Mar 12 #7

I would have said some bad words too if I was performing the Dead Possum Dance Niagara Mar 12 #11

lol Marthe48 Mar 12 #22

I picked up the possum my dog "killed" in my backyard with a shovel, and it turned out to be very much alive. Midnight Writer Mar 12 #33

Lucky it didn't use an axe JoseBalow Mar 12 #37

I didn't know about the smell Marthe48 Mar 12 #12

Possums are generally docile. I had one that was living nearby but has since moved on. Niagara Mar 12 #18

That and a huge set of teeth that they are not shy about showing or using. They do defend themselves. Do ... marble falls Mar 12 #13

I absolutely have no plans to go around poking possums, marble falls. Niagara Mar 12 #17

Did not mean to impugn your sterling reputation for good judgement and common decency! marble falls Mar 12 #20

You're alright in my book kind, Sir! Niagara Mar 12 #23

No worries! Marthe48 Mar 12 #24

Amazing how long a snapping turtle's neck is, isn't it! marble falls Mar 12 #26

Yes and that they can tippytoe if they want Marthe48 Mar 12 #31

You made me think of Beverly hillbillies Duncanpup Mar 12 #4

Can I take the stew and leave the possum? Marthe48 Mar 12 #25

I'm right in the middle of town but my yard has questionseverything Mar 12 #5

I had a can with nails and screws Marthe48 Mar 12 #14

Possums can be very dangerous if threatened..., Think. Again. Mar 12 #6

I don't go outside a lot Marthe48 Mar 12 #16

Possums are marsupials. The babies are safely Phoenix61 Mar 12 #10

I'd forgotten about the pouch Marthe48 Mar 12 #21

Had a possum under the next door neighbor's MOMFUDSKI Mar 12 #15

We used to have a persimmon tree in the front yard Marthe48 Mar 12 #19

Cat food lures them away Onthefly Mar 12 #27

Thanks Marthe48 Mar 12 #29

I wouldn't worry. SarahD Mar 12 #28

Nature's bounty Marthe48 Mar 12 #30

My husband took our dog out after dark and MOMFUDSKI Mar 12 #32

My daughter has rescued and saved many wild animals over the years Marthe48 Mar 12 #34

Our dogs periodically corner a 'possum in the back yard. TomSlick Mar 12 #35

our dog went after a raccoon Marthe48 Mar 12 #36