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I'm new here, but was hoping I could run some thing by y'all and get some thought and suggestions.
I brought home an adorable little guy last week. He ate right away, though some days more than others, at least tried some veggies, is easily coaxed to drink from a water dish... On all accounts he's perfect. They said he's about 7 weeks old. He's even calm enough that my 9 year old can hold him.
Here's where I'm concerned. Yesterday I brought home one of his siblings. I just had to have him. He's so pretty and sweet. Unlike his brother, he hasn't eaten, although he has drank some water from my finger. My concern is how calm he is. I expect he might be a bit stressed from the move and I know that can cause him to stop eating. Both boys pretty much just lay under the basking light. Neither are too motivated to move around. The one I brought home first, Griffin, has gotten where he'll only eat if I hand feed him. His brother just seems almost too calm. I'm starting to worry that what I initially saw as sweet and calm might be lethargy and illness.
Is it too soon to worry? Should I give him a week to settle in before I become concerned about his lack of appetite? Also, should I refrain from handling them the first week or so?
I brought home an adorable little guy last week. He ate right away, though some days more than others, at least tried some veggies, is easily coaxed to drink from a water dish... On all accounts he's perfect. They said he's about 7 weeks old. He's even calm enough that my 9 year old can hold him.
Here's where I'm concerned. Yesterday I brought home one of his siblings. I just had to have him. He's so pretty and sweet. Unlike his brother, he hasn't eaten, although he has drank some water from my finger. My concern is how calm he is. I expect he might be a bit stressed from the move and I know that can cause him to stop eating. Both boys pretty much just lay under the basking light. Neither are too motivated to move around. The one I brought home first, Griffin, has gotten where he'll only eat if I hand feed him. His brother just seems almost too calm. I'm starting to worry that what I initially saw as sweet and calm might be lethargy and illness.
Is it too soon to worry? Should I give him a week to settle in before I become concerned about his lack of appetite? Also, should I refrain from handling them the first week or so?