Normally I would describe this as the quiet season, but it’s been anything but the last week. Birds and bats and opossums coming and going and exciting facility developments. David Crowie arrived after being found dragging a wing and generally acting weak. He’s on anti-inflammatories and a good diet, and is improving! Hopefully he will…
The nighttime tempaertures plunged here so the 4 juvenile opossums got to spend several night back inside with nothing to do but eat and sleep. Big and Little Brother, Blossom and Victoria certainly made the most of their spa time. What a life, to move 2 steps out of bed to eat, 3 steps for…
We’ve had a gentle turning into fall here, which helps to soothe any worries I have about the released opossums. Plenty of sun and food and warm beds at night to be found in the wild. Armadillo This poor armadillo was found huddled by the side of the road. At first the finder, Kelly, and…
Simba and Sister go free, a turtle leaves and another one arrives. Plus, two surprise birds! A soft release Simba and Sister, who came in months ago, spent an extra 3 weeks here to grow a little bit more and hone their skills needed for life in the wild. Recently they were moved to a…
Baby season is over, almost everyone has been released, and we’re ready for fall treats and eats. Persimmons are on the daily menu, thanks to our friend Debbie who has collected a good many for us. I like being able to provide a natural diet with foods they would find in abundance at this time,…
It was a good week here at Primarily ‘Possums There was time for a nice little Autumnal photo shoot And some time for cuddles with friends and lots of time for snacking! A hummingbird came in after being trapped in a screened porch and caught by a dog. I did my best to help him,…
The goal of wildlife rehabilitation is to raise or give medical care to a wild animal so that it can be returned to it’s natural place in the world. Sometimes release comes in the form of a joyous return or entry into the wild. Other times, it’s a release from pain and suffering through humane…
I received 8 Striped skunks from various sources in early June, and just released the last of them August 18. Here are some highlights from their last month with me. Most photographs were taken by my friend Krista deVries. Daily enrichment, through new toys, fresh branches, or interesting foods, helped their brains develop and their…
It’s been a week of cleaning and releasing! The rehab room got a good deep clean and the pre-release enclosures will undergo sanitizing and renovation for the last of the Round One opossum babies. Cleaning may not sound very exciting, but it’s a cornerstone of health for these precious animals. In the wild they can…
So much happened this week! I feel much more confident with my 8 skunks, and their personalities and playful behaviors are a delight. Two groups of opossums I’ve had since they were tiny got released on two beautiful and safe properties, away from dogs, cars and humans. I am now down to 28 opossums! 3…
