Opossums released! Bats released! New little old ladies and one bat holdover. Sping has been kind to me. Volunteer Dawn helped me check out a release site on her aunt’s property. It has a swamp, creeks, mixed hardwoods, and fields. We trekked out there with the 5 “babies” and had a little adventure. All 5…
Finally, the cages and enclosures are emptying out, getting deep cleaned, and ready for another season! However, I will be taking a step back and focusing on mentoring new rehabbers, increasing my knowledge of techniques, theories and practices, and spending some time on improving my mental and physical health. I have been rehabbing essentially non-stop,…
I posted a photo of some of the bats on my Primarily ‘Possums Facebook page and two people privately messaged me to point out they were not opossums. I explained that yes, those were bats, but I’m only PRIMARILY ‘possums! It’s been a long and mostly uneventful winter. Everyone (15 opossums and 4 bats) eats…
My volunteers and myself have gotten everyone warm and snug with plenty of room for fun. The 5 Fatties are now The Meatballs! Thank you, Maggie Haden, for picking the perfect name. So many to choose from! “I am not a meatball, I am Twinkle!” Twinkle has not yet grown into her ears but her…
Sometimes no news is good news. This is fine! There’s only been one new intake, #278, a crow with a wing injury. The “quiet season” usually means many more injured animals than that. Mister or Ms. Crow was involved in a kerfluffle with an owl and then fell a long distance onto the grass. They…
We’ve had sunny days and cold nights here, and the heat panels and extra snuggy beds are in the outdoor enclosures. There haven’t been any new intakes since the 5 big kids arrived so I have more time to spend with everyone as individuals. Today was “leaves and grass enrichment”. And an entire hardboiled egg….
It’s getting cold at night and soon the radiant heat panels and heated cat houses will be going into the outdoor enclosures. Blue Moon Electric installed outlets right at the enclosure so extension cords aren’t needed. Thank you, Blue Moon Electric! Here is the last week in photos. Squishy happy faces! A Great Horned owl…
I spoke too soon about Tina and Berry starting their jobs at Chattahoochee Nature Center, but they are still hired. The past 2 weeks have been chock full of news, so read on! I transferred the 4 sweet squirrels to a rehabber who had squirrels and was set up to house and entertain them all….
Everyone is growing, but the opossums are still quite petite. The lack of proper nutrition has stunted their growth in most of their bodies, but not their ears! Some of the residents would prefer their photo not be taken (Cooter and Petunia) so you will have to imagine teenage opossums who are scared but getting…
Nothing but good news this week! Dolly, Lolly, Chip and Chup All four squirrels are gaining weight quickly and getting sleek and shiny. They ride around in my apron pockets sometimes. Tonight they came out of the pocket for the first time and peeked and poked around from the safety of my lap and shoulders….
