Other Animals

Rats and Mice 

To assist in the control of rats and mice rodent bait is available from the Council. A baiting service is also provided free of charge for aged or disabled residents and anyone experiencing a persistent rodent problem.

Domestic Birds 

Poultry (fowls, ducks, geese or turkeys) or pigeons may be kept provided they are not considered to be a nuisance or a hazard to the health and/or safety of neighbours.

Council is empowered to deal with various circumstances where the keeping of birds or animals is considered to be inappropriate.

Keeping Poultry and Other Birds Brochure (498 kb)

Possums

In South Australia, all possums are protected (i.e. safeguarded against collecting, hunting or other activities) under the provisions of the National Parks and Wildlife Act, 1972.

There are five possum species in South Australia:

Common Brushtail Possum, Common Ringtail Possum, Western Pygmy-possum, Little Pygmy-possum and Eastern Pygmy-possum

The species most commonly encountered in natural and urban environments are the Common Brushtail Possum and Common Ringtail Possum.

Possums are nocturnal animals. Finding shelter and nesting sites is becoming the biggest challenge for these native animals. With the removal of many large old gum trees, possums have to seek shelter in other areas. For Common Brushtail Possums one common alternative is buildings with access to the roof space.

With a reduction in natural habitats due to urbanisation, native animals are often forced to live in close quarters with humans. The opportunity to observe native wildlife in your own backyard cannot be overstated; however, living with wildlife has its share of problems too.

This information (click here) aims to help solve problems that possums may be causing to your property. You will find a list of common questions and solutions to possum problems. If you still have questions or your problem is not covered please contact you local Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) office.