Virginian Opossums - O lets make some babies Patrick

[byglady]

We took Patrick and O to the vets last night and got the all clear for breeding them.

Here is Patrick

and O being held by our vet

They got a complete check up and were weighed. Patrick now weighs 4.95 kilos and O is 4.40 kilos. Must say they behaved brilliantly, they were seen by all the nursing staff at the practice.

We brought them to my home and put them together for the first time and they basically ignored each other

there was a lot of wondering around and eventually they did seem to notice one another

O seemed a lot more interested then Patrick, until she nipped him. She did not do any harm but after all the moving and pulling around it became too much for the pair of them and they fell asleep.

We will keep everyone posted on their progress.

Thank you for your time.

 

[blightedchemist]

They are both incredibly adorable! I'd love to have one of those wandering around the house.

 

[Srt14292]

Haha i agree with ken they are adorable and it would be great to have them wandering, if you do get a success breeding please please how long is the gestation and pleeease post some pictures of the cute baby opossums!

 

[byglady]

Haha i agree with ken they are adorable and it would be great to have them wandering, if you do get a success breeding please please how long is the gestation and pleeease post some pictures of the cute baby opossums!

They can have up to 20 babies but after 12-13 days they make their way up to her pouch and there is only 13 nipples for the babies to suckle onto, once they are attached the nipple swell to fit the babies mouth.

the average size of litter is 7 however, we have seen pictures of bigger litters.

you can always email me at [email protected]

thank you for your time

 

[Haligren]

Those are the chubbiest oppossums I've ever seen! They're so cute. Good luck with getting babies!

 

[Palor]

Baby opossums are so cute, good luck with your pair.

 

[gitrdone0420]

I just love these guys! They are too adorable! Good luck with them .

 

[byglady]

quick update

We have given up on the breeding at the moment, Patrick has returned home. O was not very cooperative about the whole thing, every time Patrick made his advances she bit him.

We have decided to give them a little "time out" alone and will try again either in June or July.

We will keep everyone posted on their progress. Thank you for your time and kind comments.