Cleaned and locked the back bathroom/shed/junk room/Paquito's bedroom

Last night I was on the phone talking to my friend when the smaller of the possums entered the back bathroom and came up to the window ledge.  I could not believe he made a return visit three days in a row...is he trying to drive me crazy?

I had had enough and decided right then and there to close and lock the door forever.  It was the perfect location to shield the boys from bad weather in particular when it is cold or raining but no more.

This morning I proceeded to clean it out using more ammonia and a mixture of hot peppers, garlic, and Dawn and spraying it around doors, windows, trash can, and back and side porch.

I got all these tips from watching YouTube videos.  I had no idea how prevalent these animals were not just in warm locations but in all types of climates. Though most of the videos I watched were of people who had gardens and were sick and tired of having their crops raided by these creatures.

Paquito's bed was moved to another location and I also made an extra cucha for him in case he wants to protect himself from the elements.

Paquito in his former bedroom

Remember I mentioned that I was not sure if I saw Katie coming out of one of the three cuchas I set up?  Happy to report that she has been sleeping in one of them and seems to like it.  She sleeps late too and does not get up until she hears me calling them for breakfast which can be anywhere between 10:00 a.m. to twelve noon.

I had to use the two bigger boxes I brought home from Walmart in order to be able to fit in the pillows and bedding.

Nico's cucha...

Katie's cucha...

Paquito's cucha...

I had an old tarp that I cut up and wrapped around the cuchas in order to insulate them and also to keep them dry.  I am going to remove the clothespins and use duct tape...that is when I find said tape.

I have since added old flannel gowns and cut up an old blanket for extra warmth.


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