It is actually quite common for a male to go off of food for up to several months during the mating season.

If he is fasting because of this, just be patient and monitor his weight. While he might lose some weight during his mating fast, I wouldn't worry too much if his weight loss stays less than 15% of his normal body weight. Any more than that and you might want to consider other alternatives of getting him to eat.

Also, only offer him food once per 7-10 days if he's fasting. Introducing food every day will not entice him to eat and might even prove counterproductive turning him off of food for an even longer period.

Good luck!
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Troy Rexroth
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