Feed her in her environment, it's actually way less stressful for the animal. I tried to do the same with my first one and all it did was make him more antsy and less likely to eat. He was also a biter. I gave him and entire month of little to no contact other than what was necessary when I first got him. He didn't even like to ball up it was pure offense and he did not want me near him. You could say his favorite pastime was biting me, but now that he's fattened up and I've almost had him a year he is super docile and sweet. Totally different animal. And I agree with the smaller tub. Good luck!