most newly-hatched geckos do not show interest in eating for at least the first few days, so do not panic if you don't find food missing immediately. i personally do not recommend that you try to hand-feed the newly-hatched geckos, as it is incredibly easy for a small gecko to breathe in some of the food. think about how things happen in nature - their parents would not bring them food. they will find the food on their own when they're ready! i encourage including live food in the diet starting at a week or two of age, as this will really jump-start their growth. other than the smaller size 