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RE: Trans pecos will not eat

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Posted by: Dannyboy9 at Sun Mar 2 19:15:34 2008   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Dannyboy9 ]  
   

Do NOT force feed yet! Our sub-ocs sometimes drive us nutty but we've NEVER lost one from starvation. Actually, the only loss we've ever had was from a wc & I suspect heartworm.
Carry on another month into springtime. That amount of time could be the trigger. Also, offer a hide with moist sphagnum. Our guys really love them & I'm really thinking these hides are crucial.
What you're experiencing is not unusual. Some sub-ocs can be awfully finicky, some can be pigs. In our experience with them, it's just a matter of waiting them out. Eventually, they'll eat. Don't cram any forced food down them.
Just me thoughts.
Dan.

   

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