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Lauren · Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 10:55 pm Post subject: Help Please!

Hi chickies! Lil worried at the moment. Sad

2 days ago I brought my new baby home from the breeder. I was told he/she is weaned. But lil Yoda hasnt eaten yet! I tried hand feeding some mashed vegies and oats. Yoda took one bite and threw the rest all over me. Im not that bad of a cook am I? Rolling Eyes

He/she has some seed in the cage and water, its had a drink of water but hasnt touched any food. Is it still a lil stressed about the big move or should I keep persisting with hand feeding till it gets used to helping itself to seed and vegies? Sad

Its been 6 years since Ive handled a baby IRN.
Thanx
Lauren, Gilbert and Lil Yoda

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Peanut · Joined: 13 Nov 2006 Posts: 301 Location: Minnesota

Our IRN was the same way when we brought him home. I would try apples, grapes, kiwi, peanuts, sunflower seeds.... Thoses are some that my IRN just LOVES. I tried an apple, and he ate it right away. Just try a fruit and see what happens

Mikaela · Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 5:20 pm Post subject:

Give her time to adjust.

Perfectly normal. Though keep trying and have a staple (seed/pellet) around her all the time.

She'll come around, find it and one day dig in. And you'll smile.
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Lauren · Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 2:18 am Post subject:

Yoda is now eating apple and brocolli. Trying to pick them up with he/she's tallons. Aww. I just love it when they are in their learning stages! Wink

Elizabeth · Joined: 21 Nov 2006 Posts: 82 Location: Hobart

when i first bought home my ferret, i found she wasn't eating. so i returned her to the breeder for a few more weeks and then bought her home again.