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I purchased a 1.3 trio of het hogs with 1.2 adults - all eat fine. The yearling female will not eat - looks healthy, acts healthy, but never takes food. Been bout 6 weeks now. The person I purchased them from says she was a bit picky.

I have tried live rat pinks and f/t mouse hoppers. She has been housed in a 28qt box with hide, bedding is aspen. I moved her to a 6qt box for 3 weeks and she did not eat then either.

She stays right up against the front of the tubs for some reason. Back of tub is 88 and front is low to mid 70's. I have double and triple checked temps.

Please advise.

Thanks!

WJ Long

well I'll tell you what works really well for me. Present a F/T food item with tongs and tickle / rub the underside of her mouth and chin gently, then pull back slightly. Works well for me and worth a try.
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Try making her container 80-85 thru out the whole cage, so she doesn't have the option to get in the low 70s side. Do that for a a week then try again.

Dip the mouse in water and do what the other poster suggested - tickle the bottom side of her mouth with the mouse.... usually they will start drinking(from the wet mouse) and cant resist on going on and start swallowing (this has work good for me as well).

Although, I have stated this before, and I will this time to. If she has a good weight on her and don't lose much/any weight then your just going to have to be patient - let her eat when she is ready to - sometimes hogs are that way - especially this time of the year.

Good luck with her.

Best,
Derek