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herp_boi · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 11:49 am Post subject: food for baby bd

what veg can i feed to my baby bearded dragons.only taking crix at the mo any suggestions on what to feed them?
thanks in advance.

nick
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herp_boi · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 1:20 pm Post subject:

any one there?????? Laughing

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beardie barmy · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 1:54 pm Post subject:

i feed my beardies Italian salad the stuff in a packet that you get from asda they love it Very Happy

herp_boi · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:14 pm Post subject:

is it called Italian salad? how much should i feed a week, im feeding crix everyday dusted every day.is this ok?
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beardie barmy · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:37 pm Post subject:

yes it is called Italian salad amounts depends on how old your dragon is if it is a young dragon then its diet wants to be mainly crix and locusts with greens fed 2 times a week as they hit adult hood i feed them mainly greens with locusts and crix fed 3 times a week

herp_boi · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:39 pm Post subject:

ok i will buy some of that .i think the beardies are 10 weeks old.

thanks -nick-
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beardie barmy · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:46 pm Post subject:

well defiantly feed mostly crix and locusts beardies have a very high metabolism at that age they are burning up calories quick because there growing at a rapid rate they reach adult hood by about 18 months then you can alter your feeding program i fined that feeding them mostly protein after this age makes them fat and that's not good as they can get fatty liver disease

herp_boi · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:49 pm Post subject:

ok ill stick to locust crix waxworm ,ect are black crix ok?
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Nelson · Key Member Joined: 04 Oct 2005 Posts: 318

Use wax worms as a treat only. Black crickets are fine.

beardie barmy · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:54 pm Post subject:

yes they will be fine but don't leave any in the tank after lights out as they will bite your beardie and stress him out. lobster Roche's are another good feeder for beardies if you can get hold of them there full of goodness and soft bodied always be sure to gut load your feeder insects at least a day before feeding to your beardie Very Happy