What do baby possums eat?

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Baby possums are mammals, and nurse from their mother's teats. A young orphan will need to be bottle-fed. Please consult an experienced wildlife rehabilitator regarding the appropriate diet and care of an orphan. Babies with mothers will gradually introduce themselves to her foods as they mature.

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Answer by chelsea89 (85)

Diluted 1 part formula/2 parts water in a 1cc syringe[three feedings]. Then give 3 feedings of equal parts[1-1] every 2-4 hours.

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Answer by tsuerob (175)

If you find an orphaned baby possum, you should feed them 2% milk about every 4 hours. They will not drink from a bowl so you will need a bottle or eye dropper to feed them.

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posted by Anonymous
Most wildlife re-habilatators will tell you NOT to give baby possums regular milk, but use puppy replacer milk mixed with distilled water and a bit of pedialyte to keep them hydrated. NEVER feed a baby p. until you can get their body temp. warmed as this can kill them quickly. add a comment

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