On the way to work this morning, a momma possum (I know that it is opossum but I live in Tennessee and want to fit in) crossed the road ahead of me. she had at least 4 little ones hanging onto her back for all that they were worth. It was a cute way to start off another glum day.
I've raised chickens for years and have never had problems with possums or skunks. Raccoons OTOH have been dispatched regularly.