Feeding issues

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"As she's probably distressed after being force-fed I'd leave her a week or 10 days before trying again . Are you warming the mouse /rat up before offering to the Royal ? Some will strike at it and others will only eat if you leave it in with them and leave them in peace for a few hours or even overnight . You can also try chicks or Multis as other options ."

Assuming you are talking about chickens, day old chicks are too big for a 68g hatchling. The ones I get average 35g in size. I'm not aware of any types of chicks being sold as food that would fit in a 68g hatchling BP.

Live hopper mice are almost always the answer in this situation. Right size, right amount of movement, right smell.