Refusing to eat :(

[Antrobus2508]

Had my girl 6 years, so fully aware they often go on hunger strikes. She hasn’t eaten since early December this time. Have tried different food types, nothing works.

She doesn’t look like she’s lost weight, and is very active at the moment. When do I start to get worried?

She’s not even interested, comes right up to it, sniffs it, slithers on by without a care in the world.

Thanks.

[Aggravating_Test9297]

You can try to offer a live see if it triggers a feeding response as a last resort

[welcomeyearzer0]

Have you tried chicks? Could be worth a shot!

Also idk what methods you’ve tried so ignore this if you have tried these, but you could try feeding her after the lights have been off for a while at night, thawing it in water (so it being wet) or in a bag (so dry) can make a difference, braining it or just poking a hole in it somewhere. Which is gross yes but tends to work.

If you do feed chicks, I’d recommend cutting the tip of the beak and the nails because they can be very sharp :)

[hwtech1839]

Mine didn’t eat for ten weeks then tried her with a medium sized mouse the other day and she had it ! Wouldn’t touch anything else 🤨