I'm about to make a possum a pet. (sort of)

[PTmowerMech]

 

[PTmowerMech]

Have you ever smelled the odor they produce when playing O possum ?

Yes. Once my dog got after a possum. Slung it around like a rag doll. I finally the dog off it, and had my son take the dog into the house.
The smell wasn't pleasant at all.

 

[PTmowerMech]

If you’ve ever lived or worked on a farm you would understand that possums are dealt with lead poisoning. Worse than rats or mice. In the wild they will create havoc on game bird eggs. Been surprised by them in places I never expected. Never seen one I’d allow to hang around.

I get that, for sure. Can't have a predictor eating your food supply.

 

[StarTech]

Or you pets...which my chickens are more family than a meal. They are what keeps me sane nowadays and I am highly protective of my family. That is why I had to shoot a dog the other day that was attacking my chickens. I couldn't find who owned it so there was no recourse other than to eliminate the predator. It cost me five chickens before I got it.