What is possums Favourite food?

[brownswan195]

Eucalyptus leaves – they are the Ringtail Possums' favourite food. They, and Brushtails, also eat flowers, fruits and veggies.

[silversnake588]

Opossums are omnivores and survive by eating a variety of foods. The primary sources of sustenance are small rodents, insects, worms, slugs and snails, frogs and birds. Additionally, opossums eat vegetables, berries, nuts, fruit, garbage, pet food and bird seed.

[yellowcat832]

Diet. Opossums are omnivores and survive by eating a variety of foods. The primary sources of sustenance are small rodents, insects, worms, slugs and snails, frogs and birds. Additionally, opossums eat vegetables, berries, nuts, fruit, garbage, pet food and bird seed.

Furthermore, what foods are poisonous to possums? Nutritional imbalances Human food is not natural for possums and can make them sick. Brushtail possums in bushland primarily eat leaves, flowers, fruits and insects.

Also asked, what kind of fruit do possums eat?

Preference for Certain Types of Fruits and Flowers of Native Plants

✚ Karaka (Corynocarpus laevigatus) ✚ Kiwifruit ✚ Supplejack (Ripogonum scandens) ✚ Watermelon ✚ Kawakawa (Macropiper excelsum) ✚ Honeydew ✚ Berries ✚ Grapes ✚ Apple, oranges ✚ Carambola
Are opossums good to eat?

Another thing you might want to take into consideration is that possums are scavengers. They eat anything. If a possum is in the road, chances are hes there looking for lunch. Therefore, its best to catch them alive if at all possible and feed them corn for a few days to clean them out real good before eating them.