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[Jamesg]

Now im not one to worry about my royals, when they eat, they eat, if they dont, no worries, just try again next week.

All are fine other then 1, who hasn't eaten in around 3 months. Ive tried all methods (other then live).

Should I resort to 1 assisted feeding (there appears to be a little weight loss), or should i give him a little more time?
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[mark]

whats he weigh at the moment ? how old etc

also have you tryed gerbils?

ive got a non feeder at the moment so far hes refused all shades of mouse ive just put him and a defrost mouse in a small tub and im gonna leave him over night and see if he takes it force feeding realy should be a very last resort but ive spoken to people whos had gone off food for 9 months
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[RoyalCrazy]

If you have tried ever thing then try gerbils.... It's very hard to get royals off gerbils so make sure it's your last resort

[Jamesg]

ok, ill give another week on mice or small rat and see if I have any luck.

Im not sure on age, due to me taking him off someone else who had no time for him. However, he has eaten at least twice since that was.
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[Jamesg]

Well you were right, I tried a large mouse - no luck, a small rat - no luck, I tried braining them, I tried everything.

Put her in a dark box with a gerbil, 2 seconds later the gerbils gone. Maybe Ill be lucky and it would have started her feeding response again.

Thanks all
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[mark]

thats it gerbils it is for me then
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[Stuart]

I think they meant "off" not on..lol

[mark]

i think your right stu lol im just awaiting the local shop to open then im gonna go grab some gerbs myself
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