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So there has been a female opossum living under our deck for about a year. My girlfriend and I leave food out and have been watching "Awesome" do
her thing for awhile. I noticed in the late winter early spring she was looking a little plump. Then for awhile we barely saw her in the yard. I was sitting
on my back deck enjoying my tiny urban jungle when I noticed some little whiskery noses coming out from under my deck!
For the past few nights I have been sitting on my deck with food around me and letting them get accustomed to my presence. I know the survival rate in a heavily urban environment is almost nil, but I figure the more food we leave for them the less likely they will be to wander the mean streets.
Here are some pictures...
The newly slim and trim momma "Awesome the Opossum"...
Awesome Jr #1
Hey there lil' buddy!
A pair o' possums...
I have a very tiny backyard in Philadelphia. It is basically a Japanese Maple, trumpet vines that block out the sun and high walls. However I get to sit on my couch, look out and see these little guys frolicking about. Now the next step is to leave the sliding door open and see if they want to join me!
j
For the past few nights I have been sitting on my deck with food around me and letting them get accustomed to my presence. I know the survival rate in a heavily urban environment is almost nil, but I figure the more food we leave for them the less likely they will be to wander the mean streets.
Here are some pictures...
The newly slim and trim momma "Awesome the Opossum"...
Awesome Jr #1
Hey there lil' buddy!
A pair o' possums...
I have a very tiny backyard in Philadelphia. It is basically a Japanese Maple, trumpet vines that block out the sun and high walls. However I get to sit on my couch, look out and see these little guys frolicking about. Now the next step is to leave the sliding door open and see if they want to join me!
j
