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Old 06-10-2013, 12:06 PM   #1
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My horsfield was eating fine until I ran out of the mazuri I had. I have bought nutrazu but he is turning nose up at it at the moment.

I have increased baths , checked temps and have sent of a sample to test for worms.

He is still very active - but is there anything I else I could be doing to get him eating as it has been nearly a week now
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Old 06-10-2013, 12:31 PM   #2
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Horsfields can be really stubborn if you change their food, you could mix it in with some romaine lettuce as that always goes down a treat x
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Old 06-10-2013, 12:39 PM   #3
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Cheers, he has always been a bit picky but never refused! Will try it and see, surely he will eat when hungry, have only changed because had to and thought ye were the same thing
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Still refusing food, even cucumber! Have upped the baths and checked night temps! Awaiting worm results
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Still not eating! How long before I go to vets?
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Is he passing any poop since the sample you sent off for testing? I just wondered if he's getting a bit constipated, though the bathing should help with that.
Have you had the wormcount results yet?
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Old 11-10-2013, 08:29 PM   #7
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My pair just won't eat the nutrazu either Lynn. One of mine is very active and not eating but I think that's because I've brought it inside after being out all summer. It will eat a strawberry or tomato out my hand though.

When I first got my torts a few years back they went 7 weeks without eating hardly anything. Try hand feeding a tomato or strawberry
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Thanks Alan - not tto worried yet but if goes on much longer will get vet to do a health check.

Will try tomoato or strawberry - usually cucumber works but even that not =tempting so far
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