Hi there, I am new to this website and new to owning a bearded dragon, and I just had a few questions about their diets. (I apologize if I sound somewhat *****ic. )
> Do juvenile beardies require their dry food to be dusted?
> If so, how often?
> What is the best live food to feed a juvenile? (I know that mealworms can be kind of harmful to them at a young age, but are crickets too big to feed them at this stage? Perhaps Phoenix worms? :| )
(I am also new to live-food, having never owned an animal that has required live-food.)
> What should be the dry food to veggies/insect ratio for a juvenile?
Thank-you for your time. Also, if you have any other advice for newbie beardie owners like me, I'd love to hear it!
(Also, is it okay to give him romaine lettuce? I read that while it is safe, it isn't high in nutrients, but Loki seems to love the stuff! He pays no attention to the diced carrots I offer, and soon I will try things such as kale and collard greens )
> Do juvenile beardies require their dry food to be dusted?
> If so, how often?
> What is the best live food to feed a juvenile? (I know that mealworms can be kind of harmful to them at a young age, but are crickets too big to feed them at this stage? Perhaps Phoenix worms? :| )
(I am also new to live-food, having never owned an animal that has required live-food.)
> What should be the dry food to veggies/insect ratio for a juvenile?
Thank-you for your time. Also, if you have any other advice for newbie beardie owners like me, I'd love to hear it!
(Also, is it okay to give him romaine lettuce? I read that while it is safe, it isn't high in nutrients, but Loki seems to love the stuff! He pays no attention to the diced carrots I offer, and soon I will try things such as kale and collard greens )