New boys not eating

[looneycartoonie]

I recently adopted 3 boys and just realized that they're not eating. I was having some issues with one of the boys being aggressive (he just started this) so I separated him. I don't know if that has anything to do with their lack of eating. Anyhow I've tried to give them treats and baby oatmeal as well as other items and they just ignore them. Should I be worried or is it maybe just the change of environment? I'm currently feeding my rats a mixture of Subee's as well as HT blocks. All of my other rats are eating it just fine (I did adopt more than just these 3), and I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how to get them to eat. BTW they are drinking fluids just fine.

[scout]

Generally, rats that are feeling insecure or frightened won't eat. Once they're feeling more comfortable, they'll eat. Do you have plenty of hiding places for them in their new cage? Cardboard boxes make great temporary hiding places. You can also put out more than one dish of food until they're feeling more comfortable. It's hard for a resident rat to "guard" more than one dish of food.

You can also try something more tempting, like peas, corn, bananas or other favorite fruits and vegetables to get them eating. Yogurt is usually a favorite, too.

I bet with a little time they'll come around. And they may be eating at a time when you're not around. As long as they're not turning into skin and bones, they'll be fine.

[looneycartoonie]

Thanks for the advice scout. Yeah they have plenty of space and places to hide. I have boxes, an igloo and hammocks to hide in. I was just worried that there was something terribly wrong since I've never had a problem with my rats eating. It does make sense that they would be frightened seeing as how one of them was constantly terrorizing them. I took out the aggressor so maybe that'll help. I'll try out the veggies especially the peas and see if that helps any. And there isn't any worry that they'll die of starvation anytime soon. They're so darn chubby.