>>I have a 5 week old Pastel that I hatched out & she refuses to eat. I tried live Hoppers & Fuzzies but she's afraid of them. 4 days ago I put a thawed fuzzie into her mouth. She does an alligator death roll & backs up until it's out of her mouth. We did this 3 times. I put her back so she wouldn't be too stressed. I was stressed too.
>>Her sister was stubborn too but she wrapped & ate when I put the thawed fuzzie in her mouth so I guess I'm doing it the right way. I hold her behind her head.
>>Any suggestions?? I want to try again today. Is she just not hungry?
>>Also I have a possible het. pied clutch due any day now. A few prayers would be appreciated, lol.
>>Thank you.......... Beth



hey Beth,try a smaller food item.So that she is more unable to rid herself of it.(As it will be lighter in weight,and barely any of it will not be inside of her mouth already.Which will make it more difficult for her to expell it.)..African soft fur fuzzies or mouse pinkys will do it.

Don't forget to hook the teeth really good as you release...good luck
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