Raising baby bunnies is hard work for Mama and even harder for rehabilitators. We just can’t adequately replicate Mama’s nutritious milk and good care. The science is getting better but a lot of it is still mysterious and just plain luck. Previous Next Did you just find a nest of orphaned bunnies in your yard? …
2022 was a busy year at Primarily ‘Possums! In 2022 I took in 262 animals, and helped just as many over the phone or Internet. Primarily ‘Possums is listed on Google Maps, so many callers find me that way. This webpage has also helped finders connect with me, and, of course, Facebook has been very…
Here are the first steps to follow when you find a baby squirrel First steps Determine what kind of animal it is, is it a squirrel, a rat or an opossum? Baby squirrels have black nails. Do not feed the baby or give it fluids. Feeding can do more harm than good. You can get…
After the bone-chilling cold we had here in Georgia, a lot of people asked how to help the wildlife affected by the cold. I’m going to talk about creating a wildlife habitat in your yard. The opossum you see here is using her tail to gather leaves to line her nest. She isn’t preparing it…
Cottontail Bunnies If you find a cottontail bunny’s nest or accidentally uncover one, here are the steps you can take. The first step should always be LEAVE IT ALONE! Cover the nest back up as best as you can. Lay blades of grass in a tik-tac-toe fashion on top. You could take a photo so…
