Hello, I've recently had a Opossum problem in my backyard. In the last week, 3 baby opossum have been killed by my dog. I live in a small country town within the city. I've only ever seen dead opossum on the side of the road, so this is new to me.
I don't have any places for them to hide, so I'm not sure why new ones come back. I don't leave food out, all of the areas under my house are blocked, And, my tortoise are closed up every night. Two nights ago, I noticed an adult opossum on my fence, and I scared it off, momentarily I'm sure. I think it was looking for its babies. I tried to relocate one that was pretending to be dead, but it came back the next night.
I'm sure theirs no way around it then coming into my yard, but I was wondering if those who've had experience might know why they keep coming. And maybe any suggestions as to how I can possibly create an unwelcoming yard.
My dog stays in with me at night and last night's baby covered him in fleas! It was not fun to get them off.
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I don't have any places for them to hide, so I'm not sure why new ones come back. I don't leave food out, all of the areas under my house are blocked, And, my tortoise are closed up every night. Two nights ago, I noticed an adult opossum on my fence, and I scared it off, momentarily I'm sure. I think it was looking for its babies. I tried to relocate one that was pretending to be dead, but it came back the next night.
I'm sure theirs no way around it then coming into my yard, but I was wondering if those who've had experience might know why they keep coming. And maybe any suggestions as to how I can possibly create an unwelcoming yard.
My dog stays in with me at night and last night's baby covered him in fleas! It was not fun to get them off.
Sorry if this is the wrong area to place this thread. Moderators are more than welcome to place it in the appropriate area. Thanks.