So I've had my two baby girls, Momo and Chu for about 4 weeks now!
I keep the cage well stocked with fresh hay but all they use it for is their nest box!
So I'm wondering if there's any way to encourage them to eat it? Or is it just a wait-and-see kinda scenario?
I've also noticed them eating more and drinking more as they get bigger, I kinda assumed this was normal, but I feel better if I check these things out!
When they're a bit older, limiting pellets will help but they're so young that I would just keep trying. Try different types of veggies and herbs. You can also try different types and brands of hay...the fresher, the better. See if maybe they'll eat flowers and grass from outside.
How old are they again? Is there a way they could see an adult eat? I think they'll try veggies eventually, might just take some patience. You could try drying some veggies, sometimes they prefer that.
It could be the hay type and they don't like that type and same goes for the veggies. I have some degus too and they like Timothy Hay and mine seems to like carrots, and puffed rice. And if you go to this website you find it very helpful I know I did.