So I brought the mice home and Monty completely lost his mind as soon as I walked in the door with them! STRONG feeding response. I think this guy was more hungry than I thought. I went ahead and offered him one a day earlier than I had planned and he nailed it instantly, though it's taking him a bit to swallow since he started from the back end.... How long before I can offer him the other? I was thinking I should wait until tomorrow, so that he can get the first one started on digestion, but if you guys think I should just give him a few (minutes? Hours?) I'm certainly game to try. The plan is to let him get these 2 mice down and try a rat next Saturday. If he takes the rat, I'll begin to switch him to F/T for his safety.
BTW, although he's never even hinted at nipping, I'm glad I had tongs..he was so excited I think I'd have pulled back only 4 fingers....
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