A young opossum invades a chicken coop searching for eggs in Garner North Carolina, Raleigh Triangle area, Wake County

Do Possums Eat Chickens? 10 Tips to Protect Your Flock

Possums are the ultimate opportunists of the backyard. They won’t turn down an easy meal, including a chicken coop raid at night. Possums do eat chickens, although full-grown chickens are generally safe. They will prey on weak, small hens, as…