My beardies diet/feeding schedule

[dragonscales]

Hello all, I’ve had my dragon for about a year now, she was probably 3 mo. when I got her, and am wondering what should her feeding schedule be? Meaning how often should she be fed live feeders and how often for fruits and veggies.

And at what age is she considered a juvenile and at what age is she considered an adult?thanks much

 

[Sadie]

Hello all, I’ve had my dragon for about a year now, she was probably 3 mo. when I got her, and am wondering what should her feeding schedule be? Meaning how often should she be fed live feeders and how often for fruits and veggies.

And at what age is she considered a juvenile and at what age is she considered an adult?thanks much

Juvies 6 months-- to a year- feeding insects after a year 2-3 times per week - if your using a T 5 calcium D 3 should be cut down to 2 times per week w/ calcium w/ out D 3 no phosphorus-one a week - you can alternate them if your dragon is eating good salads then the vitamins can be cut back too- use your discretion on the calciums- salads should be the main diet for a year old but worms and live insects should be offered- fruits occasionally

 

[Skybug]

My girl is about a year and 9 months, i cant get her to eat veggies so im heavily gut loading bugs, but i feed her once every morning, on average 2-4 hornworms, a 1” roach, some days she eats more some days less.

 

[dragonscales]

Juvies 6 months-- to a year- feeding insects after a year 2-3 times per week - if your using a T 5 calcium D 3 should be cut down to 2 times per week w/ calcium w/ out D 3 no phosphorus-one a week - you can alternate them if your dragon is eating good salads then the vitamins can be cut back too- use your discretion on the calciums- salads should be the main diet for a year old but worms and live insects should be offered- fruits occasionally

Is it in their nature to eat less live feeders and more fruits and veggies?thanks

 

[Sadie]

Is it in their nature to eat less live feeders and more fruits and veggies?thanks

No but if he is that is wonderful -- feed all the veggies he wants but limit fruits

 

[PearlJ]

Hello all, I’ve had my dragon for about a year now, she was probably 3 mo. when I got her, and am wondering what should her feeding schedule be? Meaning how often should she be fed live feeders and how often for fruits and veggies.

And at what age is she considered a juvenile and at what age is she considered an adult?thanks much

Bearded dragons are usually considered adults at around a year. At this point the feeding schedule should be flipped, so 80% greens/vegetables/fruit and 20% insects. I feed my beardie a salad Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, with insects on Wednesday and Saturday.