Pairing female less then 1500g to get her on food

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Four weeks is nothing. They can go a year without food at that size assuming the animal is healthy.

Simply reduce the frequency of how often you offer. Only offer every 2-3 weeks.

As long as there's no drastic weight loss there's nothing to worry about.

Thanks for the reply. I know 4 weeks isn't a long time when it comes to these animals going off food. What im trying to ask is if its a good idea to pair her at 1350g in hopes that she starts pounding down some rats to put on the fat reserves for a clutch. Obviously we want to wait for the weight and body condition before pairing but this breeder said pairing before she hits that prime weight and body condition could help stimulate her feeding response and by the time she ovulates, she has the weight and body condition to lay.