CaptainRatbag
Very Well-Known Member
So, my spotty had 13 viable hatchies, they are all in 1 litre tubs with paper towel a water bowl and plenty ov ventilation..... They were hatched a week ago and look healthy and move about.... most sleep alot, 3 go into strike-a-matic as soon as I take the lid off. Today I warmed up some pinky mice and offered them a feed.....a few actually struck and grabbed the pinky, but didnt continue to eat it? The others, just not interested it seems.
What is my best approach? Just wait and see? I know they can go for several months before food becomes critical. What do other spotty owners do to get thier hatchies eating? Someone suggested little pinkie sized slices of raw, warmed up chicken to start them off? The theory being that they get to work out what the gob is for..... after that they will know what to do with a pinky?
I did a search for feeding hatchies before posting this, if someone has a link to a relevant thread, that will be appreciated.
What is my best approach? Just wait and see? I know they can go for several months before food becomes critical. What do other spotty owners do to get thier hatchies eating? Someone suggested little pinkie sized slices of raw, warmed up chicken to start them off? The theory being that they get to work out what the gob is for..... after that they will know what to do with a pinky?
I did a search for feeding hatchies before posting this, if someone has a link to a relevant thread, that will be appreciated.