How long before eating?

[Nahph1]

I had my first clutch hatch last week and was wondering how long it usually is before they should eating. Hatchling #1 starting eating no problem after its first poo, but #2 doesnt seem interested. Its also had its first shed and poo but doesnt want the mealies. She is now 8 days old. I try tweezer feeding, dropping them in front of her, I leave a couple in a shallow,clear, 1/2oz. cup. #1 is eating out of the dish on her own, probally 6-7 small mealies a day.
Is it time I try the slurry? How long before I should be worried(already am).
Dont really want to do crickets, all my geckos eat mealies.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

Usually after their first shed is when they start eating. My slurry will only delay their feeding response, so feeding them a few small crickets is actually a better idea to stimulate them. Also, try throwing a few small mealworms down in front of them, or inside their hide, so they can watch them wiggle. Once they start eating on their own, they'll find the mealworm bowl!

 

[Nahph1]

how small

How small of crickets should I try? Like pinhead or just small?:main_huh:
If she takes the crickets, will she want to switch back to mealies?

 

[johnnyboy4783]

small or medium. i notcied sometime the small are way too small

 

[Nahph1]

thanks

Thanks everyone, I'm gonna try the crickets tomorrow.

 

[Nahph1]

Finally

Finally she starting eating. I went out and bought some small crickets and she could of cared less! So I just left her a few mealies in the dish and when I stopped home from work 3 were gone! I'm so glad. Thanks everyone for your help.:main_thumbsup:

 

[Ccrashca069]

Thats awesome news. Keep us updates