Possums

Possums are arboreal marsupials with diverse physiological and dietary adaptations, ranging from the leaf-eating brushtail and ringtail possums to the nectar- and insect-feeding sugar gliders, feather-tailed gliders, and greater gliders. Their milk composition changes more gradually throughout lactation compared to species like macropods, reflecting different metabolic demands and developmental pathways. This characteristic allows for a simplified feeding approach that still meets the nutritional complexities of their early life stages.

Orphaned possum joeys are particularly vulnerable to digestive upset and stress-related conditions during their extended pouch development. Their smaller body size and faster metabolisms require frequent, consistent feeding with highly digestible formulations. While some marsupial species require progressive formula changes to match dramatic shifts in milk composition, possums benefit from a stable, carefully balanced nutritional profile that supports healthy development without the added complexity of frequent formula transitions.

BIOLAC provides scientifically formulated milk replacers designed specifically for possum physiology, incorporating galacto-oligosaccharides to promote healthy gut flora and reduce digestive complications. Our possum-specific feeding approach reflects their natural lactation patterns: Starter 100 Plus provides critical care and gentle nutrition for newly arrived or compromised joeys, followed by Starter 100, supporting steady growth and development through to weaning. This simplified progression ensures consistent, species-appropriate nutrition throughout the entire milk-dependent period.

Each formula delivers the precise energy and nutrients required for healthy development across possum species, supporting the rehabilitation of joeys from tiny feather-tails to robust brushtails.