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    Question what is the best way to trap an opossum

    well i have been having problems with opossums stealing my chickens eggs, and i just need ideas for trapping it
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    If you don't want to spend your money buying modern traps, I suggest you construct your own traps. Twitch-up snares and deadfalls baited with fruit or meat is fine. Learn how to trap first so you are successful. I would use a Paiute deadfall or a toggle-bait release leg snare. Or just set up dozens of simple snares near your chicken eggs, near natural bottlenecks where you know the oppusum is enetering from. Just learn how to trap. And learn the types of traps first.
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    Look for a trap that utilizes bait, I will leave the steps to trapping up to you, but start with a Pauite deadfall first (If you have large, heavy rocks in your area). If not then set up a any type of twitch-up snare you can learn , I don't feel like getting into details about the types of traps and there construction. You will have to kill the oppussum to neutrilize the problem, but don't waste the meat. People make the mistake of trapping an animal, then letting it go near there house, only to bring the problem back. Or to be sensible change the location of your eggs........
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    Box traps may be the best type of trap for the opossum. they will go right in a box trap to get food, table scraps work nicely. I have had fair results with box traps. The twitch poles are another efficient trap
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    Quote Originally Posted by yukon55 View Post
    well i have been having problems with opossums stealing my chickens eggs, and i just need ideas for trapping it
    Here is a couple traps mabe this will help.

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    And also this one....


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    The best trap is made by .22 Short, Long, & Long Rifle Co.

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    those are some great ideas than you...... but would a few good large rat traps work????
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    In my opinion, no. Oppussums are large animals, for there class. If you don't have to much to lose just expierement with different traps. But not a large rat trap. Or maybe im not familiar with the actual size of the large rat trap......?
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    like a normal victor rat trap
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    I just googled it for images and it looks suitable. You could probably determine its size and weight by any of the tracks left around your area. But start with the simple. Try and set that victor rat trap tonight and bait it with meat or whatever else is available.
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    They are dumber than a sled track. Box traps are handy to have around, but actually any trap or snare that can handle an animal that size works fine. Just a big ole greasy rat but dumb. That's why the chicken crossed the road: to show the possum it could be done.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ole WV Coot View Post
    They are dumber than a sled track. Box traps are handy to have around, but actually any trap or snare that can handle an animal that size works fine. Just a big ole greasy rat but dumb. That's why the chicken crossed the road: to show the possum it could be done.
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    http://tions.net/CA256EA900408BD5/vwWWW/outdoor~03~081

    This site might have some useful traps on them. Live traps work well on possums. I have no trapping experience (would like to start late fall) but have friends who have. A baited springsnare might work good. Use sardines as bait. Also a scisor snare could work if set large enough and strong.

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    Quote Originally Posted by remy View Post

    Did you know they are omnivores ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by hopeak View Post
    The best trap is made by .22 Short, Long, & Long Rifle Co.
    Beat me to it

    I would not use a snare or dead fall you'll kill more chickens than Opossums

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    Why not just use Have-a-Heart trap? Some of the traps mentioned here could end up knocking off the cat owned by the poor old lady down the street or someones dog that escaped its leash.

    Yeah, I know - it's easier and more manly to kill. But it's not. In the long run you are better of working with nature than against it. But that is a lesson that can take years to learn, if at all.

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    Just put your garbage outside at night, and they'll probably leave the chicken eggs alone.
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    In TX, the easiest way to kill possum is to build a road. Next day, your possum will be roadkill.

    I'd say, unless you plan to eat your opossum, live trap and relocate.

    ...or....
    you could train your chickens to be really mean attack birds.
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    well i have a big red hen that will rip up shoe leather........ or i can always shoot it with a pellet gun
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