Possum HOLLER

LOL Opossums will eat cat food, garbage or most anything. We often see them on our back porch. They are weird animals. They even eat with the outdoor cat - yes at the same time - side by side. Weird little animals for sure. Just because they were eating the grain does not mean they have rabies. This is normal for opossums. If they run into things or walk like they are crazy, then I would be concerned about rabies. Have there been comfirmed cases of rabies in your area this year? Opsossums do come out mostly at night bit it is not unusual to see them in day time also.

Modestah, every now and then we see evidence of possums in our neighborhood...usually on the morning our garbage is to be picked up. They love to come and see what they can find if you put it out overnight. We always set ours outside that morning. We have had some reports of rabid possums, raccoons and even a feral (wild) cat in our county here in South FL. Above all, don't try to make a pet of that possum--stick with the chickens!

Haha we used to have a really big opposum that would eat the cat food on our back porch. He would sometimes come at night and we would watch him at the door while he ate on the porch. Sometimes he would eat with the cats in the morning when they got canned food.... He was here for years and then got hit by a car. Poor old guy..

They are funny creatures aren't they? I don't think it's rabid, just really hungry. They can be so fearless at times. We had one actually come to the back door and scratch at the screen, like our cats do when they want in. I almost did let him in, thinking it was the cat! Good think I looked twice before opening the door. LOL

that could be mrs.possum. we have one that lives in our garage and has a whole bunch of kits' this year.she comes out in the daytime also for food.

Maybe it just wan't the brightest crayon in the box. Maybe it has a head injury? Did it run away?

I think the eating is normal but I would be somewhat concerned about it being out that late in the morning. You might want to keep an eye on any pets or other animals you have but do check and see if there have been any reportings of rabied animals in the area - this could be the first but it still wouldn't hurt to check. I hat Possums - they have to be the ugliest animal I know.