Quote Originally Posted by Pandora View Post
Yeah, I've tried just leaving the rat there for up to half an hour, he sniffs it and then wanders the cage like it's not there anymore looking for more food
I don't get it
I'd try leaving it in overnight.

If he won't eat, you could try raising the temps slightly to potentially increase feeding response.

If he still won't eat, just keep trying but it's probably no big deal. I suspect he'll start eating again when spring hits you