First you should let it settle in for atleast 5-7 days during this time do not handle it. Then switching it to f/t. I Put the frozen feeder in a zip bag and thaw it in hot water from the tap. Once thawed I use tongs to dangle the feeder by it's tail. I usually dangle it just outside the hide it's in and then move away and let it come out to it. Mine switched with no problems. You can twitch it alittle but I would refrain from hitting it on the noise with it. If it wants it, it will get it.