You can offer them both food this Sunday if you'd like and if they eat, then in 48 hours start short handling sessions.


If they refuse, no handling for another week, and try again next Sunday. I try not to handle any of mine that are off feed until they are feeding again. Or at the very least, limit handling to times when I have to do cage maintenance.

Are your hides small and snug for your female (ie, small enough that she can "just" squeeze into them? If they are too large, she may not feel secure in them.