everything i have offered so far has been overnight. at least 24 hrs.
the one that is feeding took its 2nd meal last night.
thanks for the advice, and i will just try once a week till it works. really wish my step-mother still bred finches though, instead of the parakeets and cockatiel she does now.

Michael
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Michael

1.1 pastel boas
1.1 salmon boa
1.1 leucistic texas ratsnakes
3 alligator snappers