Quote Originally Posted by kc261 View Post
I'm starting to get really frustrated with this little guy. He still hasn't eaten since we brought him home. He does still look healthy to my eyes, not thin or listless or anything like that, so I'm sure there is still time but it is getting harder not to worry about him.

We've tried to feed him 4 times, all 5 days apart.
7/21 - refused a live pinkie we left in deli cup with him for 1 hr
7/26 - refused a f/t pinkie we left in deli cup overnight
7/31 - refused a live pinkie we left in deli cup overnight
8/5 - refused a f/t pinkie we left in deli cup over night (I had intended to try live again but the local store was out of pinkies)

Any more suggestions or should I just keep trying every 5 days for a while? How long do we have until it starts to become a concern that he might starve himself?
As he is young this could be a big concern.
When you put him in the deli cup, (keep trying f/t until you can get live again) put it in a paper bag or make sure the enclosure and room is completely dark and quiet with no disturbances. Until you can get live, try a few tricks of the trade with the f/t. Dipping in chicken stock, making sure the mouse is warmed under a heat lamp for a bit, even braining if your up to it.

Good luck, and make sure it's dark!