He might. But when they are very little I worry about just leaving the food down thinking they'll eat. I worry they won't and then might get sick or hypoglycemic. Muffin would eat by herself, but Kacee wants you right there by her and sometimes she won't eat unless I start her eating by hand-feeding her. I know. I've spoiled her rotten, but that's ok. I wouldn't want to eat by myself, either.