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I found a litter of orphaned, baby opossums.
Posted on 4/8/17 at 1:39 am
Posted on 4/8/17 at 1:39 am
How clean are these things. Research states that they are "almost" immune to rabies and such. Found roughly 7 ( I think ) babies. Two can fit in the palm of my hand. They are cute. I don't want to just leave the8m out in the cold. I have brought them in my shed, made a bed for them, and covered them with a thick blanket. They're all huddled together.
Thoughts and resources are appreciated. I've been researching for over an hour yet, figured there might be some experienced hands on here. Should I just bring them up to LSU Vet school in the AM?
TIA.
EDIT: pics of the babies
Thoughts and resources are appreciated. I've been researching for over an hour yet, figured there might be some experienced hands on here. Should I just bring them up to LSU Vet school in the AM?
TIA.
EDIT: pics of the babies
This post was edited on 4/8/17 at 12:19 pm
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Posted on 4/8/17 at 1:42 am to TigerDik86
quote:Take them to Alex Box
Should I just bring them up to LSU Vet school in the AM?
Posted on 4/8/17 at 1:48 am to TigerDik86
Make some rice.
Posted on 4/8/17 at 1:49 am to TigerDik86
quote:
Should I just bring them up to LSU Vet school in the AM?
They may not live long without being bottle fed.
Posted on 4/8/17 at 1:49 am to GeauxxxTigers23
quote:
Take them to Alex Box
Better yet can you make it to Arkansas with them before tomorrows first pitch?
Posted on 4/8/17 at 1:51 am to TigerDik86
make a roux
Posted on 4/8/17 at 1:58 am to TigerDik86
You know the OT rules--- Pics?
Really though, can you tell if they are still of nursing age or if they can eat solids?
From my limited experience (of dealing with them on the front porch of the house I grew up in) they will eat anything. At least anything my cats/dogs would eat - sweets, dairy, leftovers, etc. So, if it were me, I'd maybe try to feed them some bread or cheese or something like that to see if they would eat? I really have no clue though.
Really though, can you tell if they are still of nursing age or if they can eat solids?
From my limited experience (of dealing with them on the front porch of the house I grew up in) they will eat anything. At least anything my cats/dogs would eat - sweets, dairy, leftovers, etc. So, if it were me, I'd maybe try to feed them some bread or cheese or something like that to see if they would eat? I really have no clue though.
Posted on 4/8/17 at 1:59 am to TigerDik86
How do you know they're orphaned? Did you witness the murder of their parents?
Posted on 4/8/17 at 2:02 am to Spock's Eyebrow
quote:He did. It happened in a dark alley outside of an opera house. Soon they will grow... and they may not become the opossums Alex Box deserves, but will become the opossums Alex Box needs.
How do you know they're orphaned? Did you witness the murder of their parents?
This post was edited on 4/8/17 at 2:04 am
Posted on 4/8/17 at 2:41 am to TigerDik86
quote:
opossums
quote:
They are cute
Pics? They are usually hideous, let's see a cute one.
Posted on 4/8/17 at 2:45 am to TigerDik86
quote:
They are cute
They are nasty and disgusting. To each his own.
Posted on 4/8/17 at 2:55 am to OKellsBells
Not to hard to find.
Posted on 4/8/17 at 3:00 am to athenslife101
Ok, but this is what adult opossum in Louisiana look like:
Posted on 4/8/17 at 3:05 am to TigerDik86
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opossums
Shoot on site
Posted on 4/8/17 at 5:09 am to TigerDik86
I'd put them back where I found them. The mom doesn't stay on the nest all day. She will be looking for them.
This post was edited on 4/8/17 at 6:25 am
Posted on 4/8/17 at 5:52 am to RocketPower13
quote:
Take them to Alex Box
Better yet can you make it to Arkansas with them before tomorrows first pitch?
THIS, LEAVE FOR ARKY NOW BAW
Take them to Alex Box
Better yet can you make it to Arkansas with them before tomorrows first pitch?
THIS, LEAVE FOR ARKY NOW BAW
Posted on 4/8/17 at 6:32 am to TigerDik86
There has to be a wildlife place you can take them
Posted on 4/8/17 at 6:55 am to pcolatiger28
quote:
There has to be a wildlife place you can take them
Wildlife places uses babies like these to feed other animals. He needs to hand feed and raise, he might need to take Family medical leave from work till they are self sufficient
Posted on 4/8/17 at 7:03 am to TigerDik86
Found some babies as a child. Bottle fed them, kept them inside for months.
They were awful. Mean as stink. Dirty and gross.
Let nature take its course. If you are trying to be humane, give them a quick death.
Baby possum
This post was edited on 4/8/17 at 7:07 am
Posted on 4/8/17 at 7:14 am to GeauxxxTigers23
quote:
Take them to Alex Box
Too late
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