So the simple idea of getting our boys a Bearded Dragon as a pet has turned into a nightmare of sorts. The first attempt ended with a dead dragon in about a week, respiratory infection. We got a replacement from the breeder and we are right back where we started from. you can read the Saga up to this point here: Rocket's Tale.
So I am now force feeding the little guy and have a procedure down to get the mouth open, keep it open and insert a freshly killed and vitamin powdered cricket into his mouth. Once it is in his mouth instinct kicks in and he swallows it. This morning I fed him2 this way, it went well. The second took a while for him to get down, I could see those hind legs sticking out the corner of his mouth for a few minutes, but they were gone when I checked on him before leaving for work. He was sitting on his basking rock, head held high.
This little guy is tiny, he can sling to my thumb and perfectly fit there. How many of these crickets can I feed him in 1 sitting. I need him to get his energy back so he will start hunting on his own again.
So I am now force feeding the little guy and have a procedure down to get the mouth open, keep it open and insert a freshly killed and vitamin powdered cricket into his mouth. Once it is in his mouth instinct kicks in and he swallows it. This morning I fed him2 this way, it went well. The second took a while for him to get down, I could see those hind legs sticking out the corner of his mouth for a few minutes, but they were gone when I checked on him before leaving for work. He was sitting on his basking rock, head held high.
This little guy is tiny, he can sling to my thumb and perfectly fit there. How many of these crickets can I feed him in 1 sitting. I need him to get his energy back so he will start hunting on his own again.