We have 1.1 very stubborn normals that have been such picky eaters. They're just over a year old and just recently came upon 300g. I've monitored their weights closely and they haven't had any loss, so I'm thankful for that, but it's just so stressful when they decide to be so picky. I believe we were a bit too hasty when we'd offered them live the first time (it was a month fast at that point) so I think they got too used to it.

I just came across a supplier who is consistent with their availability of rats (this was also an issue for us) as well as ASF's. It's been about 5 months since they actually ate a FT meal. So with this new supplier delivering to us, I decided I'd try them out on a couple live ASFs. Obviously they took em no problem. This week I thought "okay, lets give this FT thing another whirl with ASF this time" and whatta ya know! They both struck. Our male gobbled it down, but Jenny, our female, startled & let it go when I put her lid back on. She just stared at it the rest of the night, looking as if she was stalking it, hoping it would move. Her striking at it initially makes me optimistic, though.

I'm going to give Forrest 2 more FT ASFs at his next 2 feeds and then try making the switch to rats. Now, my question is, should I toss a live ASF in there for Jenny next week and then give FT a try again after that? Or should I run with my optimism and just offer her FT ASF next week?