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Post by anthony on Jan 9, 2006 7:17:18 GMT -8
Since about a week and a half ago, my Ig has refused hand feeding. He's eating really well, but he used to accept treats from my hand, which is a nice bonding thing, if not helpful for nutrition, but now he just closes his eyes when I hand him some food. After a while I give up.
I know I should show him who's boss. But what should I do? Stand there for hours until he eats it? Open his mouth somehow and put it in?
Please advise. I want him to eat most food himself but accept some food from me occasionally.
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Post by prism_wolf on Jan 9, 2006 7:27:19 GMT -8
When it comes to feeding...there's no need to force a hand feeding session. If he doesn't want it...well...he doesn't want it. It's just a faze and he may start back up again...  |
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Post by IguanaKing on Jan 9, 2006 10:14:53 GMT -8
My igs both do this sometimes too. It usually just means that they're not hungry at the moment. |
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Post by anthony on Jan 10, 2006 23:48:35 GMT -8
Iguanaking, but it NEVER eats off my hand anymore. He closes eyes when I put my hand near them. I guess they were a little scared now than before.
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Post by LotharsPeople on Jan 11, 2006 3:23:01 GMT -8
Tony,
My Ig, Lothar, used to eat from my hand constantly. Now I'm lucky if he'll accept it once a week.
I guess it's like a child growing up and not wanting to be kissed by a parent in public. "Hey dad, I'm old enough to feed myself."
I just have to get used to it. now when he closes his eyes, I pet him. He's so used to that now, he just about leans right off his shelf when he sees my hand coming. He has turned into quite the baby lately.
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