By Chris R.
The residents of Possum Valley have diverse and specific
dietary requirements. Much time is spent
ensuring fresh, tasty and nutritious foods are provided to all in care on a
daily basis.
This image shows a typical evening in the kitchen
preparing the evening meal for brush-tails being rehabilitated for release. A range of fruit and vegetables are included,
many of which are grown pesticide-free in the orchard and vegetable patch at
the Sanctuary. In winter, citrus and
apples feature strongly on the possum menu, while summertime brings treats of
frozen peas and corn kernels and local stone fruit.
To supplement their fruit and vegetable treats, all
possums are provided with fresh browse of local foliage and flowers. These are essential in the pre-release stage
of care to ensure they are familiar with natural food sources upon
release. Grevillea, eucalypts, hakea and
wattles are planted throughout the gardens to provide these tasty and essential
morsels each day, while also keeping the local birds very happy.
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