Do Possums Hibernate?

RE: Do Possums Hibernate? Post By Lynn (Guest Post) (11/28/2008) I was wondering about possum's hibernating. I live in Cedar Grove, WI and my husband and I manage a small motel about a mile from town. We put out dry cat food to feed some of the stray cats and the food is put between our kitchen door and the door to the office. We have a possum that comes up to the doors to eat the cat food. We just found out where it has been living. We have an old coke machine that does not work and the possum is living inside the machine. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Do Possums Hibernate? Post By Beanner (Guest Post) (11/24/2008) OK Next question. I live in WI & have one sleeping in my chicken coop. Will it eat my chickens? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Do Possums Hibernate? Post By Mary Ann. (Guest Post) (10/15/2008) Not here in N Y. They come and eat from my bird feeders, if they can get to them. They go up the pole, and hang on any way they can, to get to my bird food day or night! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Do Possums Hibernate? Post by vguy (19) | (10/12/2008) Profile | Contact I had a family of opossums in my backyard shed one winter, so I would say they definately try to find a place to get out of the cold weather. vguy Report Spam or Abuse RE: Do Possums Hibernate? Post by Kaelle (174) | (10/10/2008) Contact according to a The Possum Pages website... >>>Do opossums hibernate during winter? Opossums do not hibernate. Their greatest challenge during winter, especially in colder climates, is simply to survive. Very often opossums will alter their foraging habits during winter, coming out during the day when it is warmer rather than at night. It is not uncommon for opossums in northern regions to suffer frostbite during extremely cold periods. Their tails are particularly susceptible to frostbite as they have no fur covering to protect them. Sometimes opossums can be found relocating to basements or garages in order to escape the cold. The only way to prevent this is to make sure all openings are fully covered. SOURCE: http://opossum.craton.net/faqs.htm Report Spam or Abuse RE: Do Possums Hibernate? Post By Suzanne (Guest Post) (10/10/2008) No opossums do not hibernate, they may den up in cold weather, but will come out to eat. Report Spam or Abuse