If you are uncertain whether it is time to begin feeding starter food to your trout, watch for these behaviors below to determine if its feeding time:
WHEN TO KNOW TO FEED? When trout have absorbed their yolk sac, they no longer have a source of nutrition and will start to need food. They also are developing their swim bladders, as you may notice the trout have been hanging out at the bottom of the net, not swimming. When their swim bladders are developed, they will become buoyant and will start swimming around. Once these two things have happened (yolk sac gone, swimming behaviors) then your trout will be ready to start feeding.
HOW TO TEST IF YOUR TROUT ARE READY TO FEED: Sprinkle a tiny pinch of starter food in the basket, if they are not reacting, they are not ready. If they get more active but do not eat, they are reacting to smell (getting close.) Can you observe them feeding? Great! When it seems like all or most are feeding successfully, you can keep them in the basket for a few more days or drop the basket from the side of the tank and let them swim out.
HOW MUCH DO I FEED THE TROUT? Feed a few pinches at a time, multiple times a day.
