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Mountain Brushtail joey Mountain Brushtail joey's will often survive accidents and dog attacks where mum has been killed. This little possum was no exception, mum had been killed on a property at Federal in Northern NSW by what we do not know.
He was examined closely when we received him, but no injuries were found, and after some time he settled in to care. When a joey is orphaned and brought in to care, it is important that they are given time to adjust to their new environment. They are placed in a substitute pouch in a quiet room with little or no noise that will frighten them. Noises that we take for granted is terrifying to a wild animal used to noises of the bush. As a carer for a small joey you have to gain it's trust, and this can take a little while.
Probably one of the best feelings of being a carer is that moment when you realise you have gained this trust, the animal is no longer full of fear, and will readily take it's bottle or drink it's formula. This can be 3 days or as much as a week depending on the stage of development of the joey, or how much trauma it may have endured prior to being orphaned.
He is now in a large aviary with his own possum box, drinking his formula with ease, and exploring in the aviary at night.
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We would also like to acknowledge the amazing support and help we have had from the Lismore Vet Clinic who have been an invaluable support to both us and the native wildlife of this region.
Webmaster Susanne Ulyatt
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In this case it took about 4 days.