Last Attempt Switching from Mice to Rats (F/T)

[tttaylorrr]

Kind of....my last go around was when he was rebounding from the rat regurgitation. I went through the process of building him back up w/ several weeks of smaller mice and then large mice which he took successfully. I proceeded by trying several weeks of f/t rats which he refused each week. I was afraid he was getting too skinny and w/ the suggestions of the board, I got him back on mice to build his weight up. The plan was to get him to 400 grams and try again. That's where we are at today. This is all the same batch of f/t rats so I'm wondering if it's a 'normal' rat smell or if a different batch will yeild a different result. Personally, I can't smell anything.....

that's right; i apologize for forgetting. that was the right course of action.

TBH ive seen weird preferences like you're describing, mainly with my picky two: Yellow and Spaghetti. Spaghetti let's me know if my rats are too "old" for her, but she'll sometimes eat them anyway if she's hungry enough. my others eat so i know they're not bad, but i guess she's a diva.

you very well might have a mouser. i really wish i had more insight to help but i don't. i hope others can help you once again.

EDIT going back to my old rats: i had a freezer mishap and had to replace my whole stock. Spaghetti was being a usual diva with the older rats i had before the fail. she didn't eat until i offered from my new stock. it does happen.