Call me crazy, but I think they're adorable. A mother with four babies on her back crossed the road in front of me one day with one little baby following close behind. I came across one in the barn one day and we gave each other a pretty good scare - he hissed and I was the one who backed off. I've also seen one stand up to my dog, who thought he'd be pretty fun to play with. They are brave and amazing creatures!
I love this. I'm not going to lie, I wouldn't mind if I were to find one here. I remember reading about opossums that have lost a duel with a motor vehicle, and that is why I will always stop and check them for babies.
The first time I met one was courtesy of my dog when he brought one inside my house and I thought it was a dead animal in his mouth. The poor thing played dead until I put him outside, and went on his way after he was sure that there was no one around. Over the years I have seem many in my garden, I call them my night garbage collectors. Great creatures tho have around.
Just wanted to note this is an essay I published on my old free blog a few years ago, but adore, and wanted it here for folks to enjoy again. I hope it encourages some of you to support this farm, it needs you.
Possums have always made me smile, and this post warmed my heart! To the possums! ^_^
Call me crazy, but I think they're adorable. A mother with four babies on her back crossed the road in front of me one day with one little baby following close behind. I came across one in the barn one day and we gave each other a pretty good scare - he hissed and I was the one who backed off. I've also seen one stand up to my dog, who thought he'd be pretty fun to play with. They are brave and amazing creatures!
I love this. I'm not going to lie, I wouldn't mind if I were to find one here. I remember reading about opossums that have lost a duel with a motor vehicle, and that is why I will always stop and check them for babies.
I love this post so much. May the possums continue to bless you. (This also reminds me of how Dame Edna used "possums" as a term of endearment.)
Thank you, that’s so encouraging to hear!
The first time I met one was courtesy of my dog when he brought one inside my house and I thought it was a dead animal in his mouth. The poor thing played dead until I put him outside, and went on his way after he was sure that there was no one around. Over the years I have seem many in my garden, I call them my night garbage collectors. Great creatures tho have around.
They’re the best!
Just wanted to note this is an essay I published on my old free blog a few years ago, but adore, and wanted it here for folks to enjoy again. I hope it encourages some of you to support this farm, it needs you.