What to feed beardie

[motorcross11396]

Is it ok if all my beardie eats is collared greens and crickets?

 

[Embee]

Well, those are both great staples (if crickets are gutloaded). Are you saying this is all your beardie WANTS to eat, or is it that these are the only items you have to offer him? I wasn't quite clear on that.

Ideally, beardie would be getting a more varied diet to ensure thorough nutrition, although I know some beardies tend to be picky (like ours! :? ). It's good however, to continue to offer different types of food, both veggies and protein, and there is a wide variety of items to choose from. Here is a link to an excellent resource for feeding your dragon (do's and don'ts): http://www.beautifuldragons.503xtreme.com/Nutrition.html

Hope that helps a bit!

Em

 

[motorcross11396]

That's all I've been offering him. Sorry about the confusion.. Last night I gave him collared greens and strawberries and carrots an blueberries for his salad so hopefully I varied it enough

 

[Embee]

That's all I've been offering him. Sorry about the confusion.. Last night I gave him collared greens and strawberries and carrots an blueberries for his salad so hopefully I varied it enough

I gotcha, no problem... just wanted to make sure I understood your meaning. I'd say if your dragon will accept a good variety of foods, then by all means offer them. The list I linked can be a great help in choosing between good staples (every day foods), occasional feeders (once or twice a week, or very small amounts 2 -3 times per week), rare (once a month or less) and also those that should be avoided altogether.

The best,
Em

 

[motorcross11396]

Okay thanks for the advice... By the way... You sound like you know your beardies. Do you think that maybe you could help me with another question that has to do with him keeping one eye closed sometimes??

 

[Embee]

I responded in the other thread, as I saw that you were using the Zilla.

Our beardie experienced a very rough time with a Zilla bulb (as have many others). I make it a priority to respond anytime I see that someone is using them. *sigh*

Em