So glad you little guy is eating! You are doing a great job with him.
Having to drop feed isn't a big deal IMO, as long as they are eating. I have new little guy I have had for 2 weeks, and he ate his first meal with me last night. I had to drop feed, but he ate. My normal female who has always snapped up whatever I gave her decided she wanted to be drop fed too. I think her issue is a new enclosure. More space has made her a little less secure.