Vote for BP.Net for the 2013 Forum of the Year! Click here for more info.

» Site Navigation

» Home
 > FAQ

» Online Users: 1,071

1 members and 1,070 guests
Most users ever online was 47,180, 07-16-2025 at 05:30 PM.

» Today's Birthdays

None

» Stats

Members: 75,945
Threads: 249,141
Posts: 2,572,339
Top Poster: JLC (31,651)
Welcome to our newest member, SONOMANOODLES
Results 1 to 7 of 7

Threaded View

  1. #3
    BPnet Lifer rlditmars's Avatar
    Join Date
    05-05-2012
    Posts
    2,964
    Thanks
    1,751
    Thanked 2,884 Times in 1,505 Posts

    Re: Okay, you silly hatchlings, it's time to eat! Advice?

    I would go a week between attempts to reduce the stress of having something put in front of them constantly and also they should grow hungrier each time. We had a few last year that wouldn't go for about six weeks before we started assist feeding. We first tried live rat crawlers for 3 weeks, then live mouse hoppers for 3 weeks. I think one of 4 started finally on the mouse hoppers. When we eventually sold her she was still only taking mice but at least she had been switched over to F/T. The rest we went on to asssist feed eating ate rat pups, and it took quite a few assit feeds before they finally started eating on their own.

    Everbody talks about their beautiful hatchlings and combos, but not so much about non eating hatchlings. It can be tough and not usually considered until it is put before you. As has already been said, have patience. They are a little more resilient then we give them credit for. Nature is a tough "B" so they are equipped for adversity. Best of luck
    Last edited by rlditmars; 06-27-2014 at 06:03 AM.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v4.2.1