1st Hatchling feeding - Ratio of eaters

[JD Constriction]

I've found that as well. I wondered if it didn't have to do with them being more jumpy and having a stronger odor with more fur?

Something I've tried this year with bigger hatchlings (75-100g) is rat crawlers/pups (something with lots of fur that's fairly mobile). And that's worked out really well in terms of taking a rat first try.

I actually haven't had to use mice at all yet this year *crosses fingers*

You will get a much better ratio with mouse hoppers, but most will eventually break down and take a rat pink/fuzzy.