I didn't mess with possums until they started messing with me. However, at the badgering of you PETA pledging bunny huggers, I will now delegate authority over possum based decisions to my Pyrenees. Happy now?
Possums are fine. Until they cross my fence line. They may still get a pass if they stay up in the upper pasture. But if they are found around my chickens or rabbits, they are dispatched. My guineas and ducks wander the yard to take care of small critters. The Pyrenees wander around to take care of larger ones. Just the way we operate. I did agree to some kittens though for the barns. I will name one "Possum" if that makes you feel better.