Moles

The idea that possums eat cats is largely a misconception. Possums, being opportunistic omnivores and scavengers, primarily feed on fruits, insects, and small animals like rodents. They do not actively hunt cats, and while they might scavenge the remains of a deceased cat, they do not pose a direct threat to living, healthy ones. Possums […]

Maybe some chicken (plus chicks) and their eggs have recently disappeared from their coop. Recently, there have been some native opossums (Didelphis Virginiana) and dead chickens around – well, these are scavengers.  So, you’re wondering really ‘do possums eat chickens?’ Well, Yes, possums will scavenger and eat chickens (including fully-grown hens) and other easy food

Maybe in your yard, you spotted a mouse or a rat, or it’s a mole but you can tell the difference. How can you tell if you have moles in your yard? Well, here are the signs of moles in the yard; moulding, drying plants and grass, and sighting a mole. You need to deal

Opossums are omnivores, meaning that they eat both plants and animals – like humans. But really, what do opossums eat? Opossums need a balanced diet of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates to maintain good health. A natural diet for an opossum would be lots of insects (insects are high in protein), small mammals (high in fat),