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_dave_ · Key Member Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 449 Location: Kent

hi guys

had a female lay on the 31st, well she is the best feeder i have, never misses a feed and is always out of the tub like a rocket to get the food. i obviously didnt feed her from ovulation onwards, and now she has laid i need to get some weight back on her as she looks a bit sorry for herself.

one of my other females fed the night of laying her eggs, but this one is refusing, ive left it a week and tried tonight and still no interest.

i know royals are fussy, ive got one who hasnt fed for 8 months now, she is worrying me but the others are all fine.

when should i start worrying about her not eating after laying, as obviously she needs some weight back on her.

thanks

Dave

Rad · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:23 pm Post subject:

did you give her a wash after laying and her little home Question

_dave_ · Key Member Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 449 Location: Kent

yeah i washed her down and put her in a new tub completely.

i didnt wash her with any product though just a damp towell which migh be a reason.... what would you suggest that i washed her with as i washed the other female with something i cant remember what (was a reptile based thing but i cant find that now)

Rad · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:38 pm Post subject:

i know some use a mild hand cleaner, just mind her eyes

in fact last year i used the one i have in the kitchen, it worked for me Wink

_dave_ · Key Member Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 449 Location: Kent

ok brilliant will try that.

as for my 8month non feeder i think live is the next option if she doesnt eat her mouse ive give her, or a drive in the car trick, but i think my subaru would vibrate her to death!