Getting hatchlings to feed

[sho220]

I hatched a clutch of 6 bps on 7/12 and am having trouble getting them to feed. I only have access to F/T rats so I need them to go for F/T fuzzies. One of them has taken a fuzzy, but the rest have consistently refused. Some will strike but then let go of the rat. Any tips on getting them to eat? I really do not want to resort to force feeding but I am getting worried. I have noticed that heat really seems to be important for getting them to notice the rat, so I am trying to keep the rats very warm as I feed them.

Piss poor planning hatching a clutch without access to live feeders. Getting them started on f/t anything is tough, rats even tougher. Find live hopper mice.