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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?
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

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

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.

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!

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.