Help Please!

Post by **Lauren** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:55 pm

Hi chickies! Lil worried at the moment.

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? :roll:

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?

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

Peanut · Post by **Peanut** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 5:47 pm

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 · Post by **Mikaela** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 10:20 am

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.

Post by **Lauren** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 7:18 pm

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 · Post by **Elizabeth** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 4:26 pm

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.