About Possums. Well, possums (Didelphis Virginiana) or sometimes termed as opossums, are marsupial animals. ... While smaller chickens or smaller bantams are usually the most susceptible, possums can also attack larger chickens like hens every once in a while.

Will a possum kill a full grown chicken?

Yes--A possum (a.k.a. "opossum") that gets into your coop or run can eat eggs and young chicks, but they have certainly been known to kill adult chickens as well. ... The birds will usually be killed by bites to the neck, and the opossums often just eat the contents of your birds' crops and occasionally some of the chest.

How do I keep possums away from my chickens?

Possums are very easily deterred by light and noise. Christmas lights have proven to be particularly effective in keeping them away and keeping your flock safe. During the day, leaving a radio playing near the chicken run and coop's entrances will also help deter them.