What do baby possums eat when mother has died?

When a mother opossum dies, her joeys are usually still very young and not yet weaned. They rely on their mother for milk and nutrition. Unfortunately, without their mother, the joeys are unlikely to survive.

If you find a baby opossum that has lost its mother, it is important to try to help it. The best thing to do is to contact a local wildlife rehabilitator. They will be able to provide the joey with the care and nutrition it needs to survive.

If you are unable to find a wildlife rehabilitator, there are a few things you can do to try to help the joey yourself. First, you will need to find a suitable enclosure for the joey. A small box lined with soft cloth will work well. You will also need to provide the joey with a heat source. A heating pad set on low or a warm water bottle wrapped in a cloth can be used.

Once you have provided the joey with a suitable enclosure and heat source, you can begin to try to feed it. Baby opossums can be fed a variety of foods, including:

* Puppy milk replacer

* Esbilac

* Goat milk

* Cat food

* Cooked eggs

* Meat baby food

You will need to feed the joey every 2-3 hours. It is important to feed the joey small amounts at a time to prevent it from choking.

Raising a baby opossum is not an easy task, but it is definitely rewarding. With the proper care, the joey can grow up to be a healthy and happy opossum.