How Many Times a Day Should I Feed My Bearded Dragon?
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- čas přidán 4. 06. 2020
- So how many times SHOULD a dragon be fed per day? With people telling us that pet stores have told them that they must feed their dragons anywhere from 1 to even 5 times per day, what is the truth? Here we answer this question and give practical advice for making sure your dragon gets proper amounts of nutrition.
Any insects that you feed your dragon will be far more nutritional when fed a proper insect diet.
One thing that we HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend is a good quality gut load. It is an insect food LOADED with protein, vitamins and minerals that are essential for a healthy dragon. Feed it to the insects right before offering them to the dragon to "gut load" the insects, and all that added nutrition will be passed along to your dragon. The brand that we ourselves use and recommend is this:
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I feed once a day unless I have something as a treat that they would like, such as fruit or a pinky. And I skip feeding one day a week to let them clear out.
This video is great, I can't even imagine what sad pathetic lives the two people must live that gave it a thumbs down. Must be a jealous competitor.
Maybe there bots? It’s most of the time bots disliking.
Love your channel thank you for so many pointers.
Great video and straight to the point! You are a Legend!
Absolutely LOVE this channel! Best information out there! Thank you! 🐉♥️
Thanks for this video I have a Bearded Dragon myself and this really helps out!
Our pleasure, we're glad to hear that!
Hi! I really like your channel. I may be getting a beardie soon and you've helped out thx!:)
Thank you for answering my question. It was very helpful.☺ have an awesome day 🐉
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I'm so glad you guys are around to give out good advice! 👍👍👍
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I love your page guys. Thank you for your expert advice!
Thanks for watching!
This is the best channel on CZcams for reptile help and advice.
Wow, thank you!
Lol! great vid, I was wondering about this this morning. thanks again!:).. P.s thank you for always replying to my comment's, you're like one of the few youtubers that ever do!.
Glad to help!
love all of your videos! :) so informative for new Dragon parents.
Yay so glad to hear that! Thank you! :)
Thank you these bearded dragon videos help a lot. Keep it up 👍
Thanks, will do!
Absolutely loved this video definitely assured me that what I’m doing is correct because I was beginning to get worried about him not wanting to eat everyday.
This video is exactly I wanted! thanks a lot! :D
Glad I could help!
Thanks for the video! I may be getting a beardie soon and this really helps!
Glad I could help!
This was super helpful thanks 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
My baby beardie LOVES yellow bell peppers! It's absolutely his favorite, so I dice his kale and carrot up rlly small with it so he can't grab one without the other 😂
Wow amazing! Thanks
Extremely beneficial I inherited a three year old bearded dragon recently and everyone has told me different things. I just want to make sure he has a good life with me and has the diet his Lil tummy requires. Thanks man :)
This is great! Thanx!
Hahaha the ending though! Loved it
This was great
OH MY GOODNESS THANK YOU!
Amazing! Thanks from Brazil!
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Keep it up
So nice of you
Thank u. Helps soo much. I wondered the same thing..
Glad to be of help! :)
Thanks I getting a bearded dragon today and you helped me out thanks 🙏
No problem!!
I know how many times, I just clicked for the adorable thumbnail 😭
We believe that gut loading insects is the best and most natural way to provide additional nutrition to your dragon. Top coating bugs is wasteful as most product falls right off of them. We also DO NOT recommend the use of "salad toppers", products that make claims to CURE diseases like MBD, Gout, and other unproven claims. One maker even described their own brand of salad topper as "fairly non toxic". Who wants to feed their beloved pet a product that is "fairly non toxic"?
If you MUST use a topping for dragons, we recommend bee pollen in small amounts. Bee pollen can be bought at most grocery and health food stores.
Quick question, I have 5 months old beardy, he’s 30cm and looks fat. Do we have to feed them everyday when theybare adult, cz mine looks really fat, even though didn’t eat that much.
@@nsamin1327 they are docile animals maybe try feeding them just the vegatables daily and the protiens 3 times a week for a month and see if it helps slim him/her down since they dont not get to burn off the nutrients they will gain more weight
This video helped alot because i questioned the idea of feeding an animal that weighs less than 1 lb 3 times a day so i will start feeding her veg. in the am and protiens in the after noon i have began doing the lighting cycle 12 hours a day just yesterday and fed her her protien this morning before i watched this video so now to begin the morning veg and afternoon protien so glad i found this youtube channel
Our humidity can get pretty high here sometimes too,. However the air is alot dryer directly under the light where they tend to stay most of the time, so we have never had but one respiratory infection in a dragon and that was several years ago.
You guys are amazing
Aw shucks :) Thanks so much!
They really are! I trust them for bearded dragon information 💯
Really enjoy your videos keep up the good work and VERY good info u give, u guys (and girl🦎🐉🤡) take care
Thanks so much!! :)
Thank you this was very helpful
So glad, thanks for watching! :)
I have a question when you first get a baby bearded dragon do you leave it alone or can you give it attention right away 🤔 THANK YOU SO MUCH
Thank u so much I’ve been going through a hard time and was planning to get a baby bearded dragon as my emotional support pet but I do have an insanely busy schedule so sometimes I might only be able to feed him in the mornings but most of the time I might be able to feed him when I get home
Ok my boy love his veggie he will eat them before anything else !! And I write u on a different video asking about the light and food since my boy dose go out side but thank you guys!!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching...
hey great video, if you could clarify there diet for a baby bearded dragon it'd be much appreciated
Some reason my baby beardy likes to eat like at a restaurant. He takes a bite of salad, then roaches/bsfl, and sometimes goes back n fourth. Some days he'll a few bugs, then a bite of salad. Seemed like I adopted a pre-trained Petco beardy lol
Great video.. Here is my question. I've had my first bearded dragon for a year now.. She just went into brumation.. My questions are, should I leave her alone until she wakes up?
Should I still switch her uvb and basking spot lights on in the mornings? How long do they sleep for? And what happens to them physiologically when they brumate? And what steps should I take when she wakes up? My girl is in such a deep sleep. I checked up on her just to make sure she is OK.. She did not move, it seems she is in a very deep sleep. I checked that's she's still breathing but I find it fascinating! Would love if you do a detailed video on brumation... Thanks! 👍☺️
We have a video covering beardie brumation here: czcams.com/video/Ddy2lfM3o2c/video.html
Thanks for watching! :)
U need to bathe him when he wakes and still offer food a few times a week. A beardie a year old or less should never brumate however. Mine never have. I keep good temps and gr8 food. dubias & crickets and the best greens and veggies (Staple ones) dandelions, mustard, collard greens, yellow squash, snap peas, green beans and endives are everyday ones. (2-3 of each mixed in a low plate for him to reach it
Want your advice on feeding my adult beardies pinkies.... I am feeding my 7 beardies superworms and also veggies. Thank u God bless
I had a question! In a book I was reading, it said that they do not recommend mealworms due to them being high and phosphorus and can cause intestinal impacts. Do you have any info about this? I know you guys primarily use mealworms
Thank you, thank you!!! I just got my first BD about 3 weeks ago and have been freaking out ever since. I have read so much both before and after I got Kiwi and found tons of conflicting information. Firstly I was feeding him 5 times a day so thanks again 'cause it was a real pain in the ___. Twice a day is just fine by me. But he is a youngster, although about 8" now, so is 2 times sufficient for a juvenile? He eats very well both bugs and salad. But I have also been feeding mealworms which I now discover I shouldn't do. This is so confusing because I don't want to do anything that will harm the little sweetie.
@@ConfusedConfusionMan what should I use?
That end bit 😂😂😂
Got a bit tongue-tied, LOL
Just noticed that my juvenile bearded dragons tail is hard on the end? Jist never noticed it before
Awesome video!
I just got a baby bearded dragon 2 days ago and s/he has only eaten a couple (like 4) small crickets and s/he had a couple of pieces of collard greens. Is this probably because there stressed in their new environment? Any recommendations?
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Hi I was just wondering how much crickets should I feed my bearded dragon?
Hi, thanks for the video. Basically, I am going to work in the morning at 6am and reached home around 7pm every day, so based on your advice, I should place the vegetable in the morning, then feed them insects once I back home. Is that correct?
Sounds great!
Hey I'm in Greece and preparing to take a full adult bearded dragon I need tips for lights and worm when we close lights in winter what we do for our dragon to be warm.
Full adult dragon can be stay healthy with mealworms ?in my city is hard to find insects
And if so I can find my own some insects how many bug crickets they need or 🐌 how many of those (it's the ones with out their shell)
Should you put calcium powder on everything you feed them?
was up bro I follow u on CZcams and on here I'm a little worried bout my bearded dragon she hasn't ate in bout a week and all she does is sleep she is about 3 months and 21.5 grams is that about right it's different care from my uryomastx
We have a baby bearded and was wondering if we have to keep the heat lamp on 24/7? We were told by the pet store that it's to be kept on.
We always turn our lights off at night, even for the babies. This mimics the day and night cycle that they experience in the wild.
Hi! Do you have any videos on brumation? How to know its happeing...and they aren't just sick? How do you handle lighting during this time? What age do they start this? How long does it last? Should we still baith them? Will they still eat? This is our first year having one and she seems to be going through this. Vet says she is happy and healthy and it probably is brumation. Thanks!
As a matter of fact, we do!
czcams.com/video/Ddy2lfM3o2c/video.html
Hope this helps! :)
I usually have to wake up at 5:00 a.m. to get ready for work so i prep before I leave and I feed it atleast 3 large dubia roaches when i get back around 5pm so I'm glad I'm on the right track. My question is 3 good enough for should I give it more?
Have had our small baby bearded dragon a few weeks now. It doesn’t seem to like eating bugs. It ate a few crickets first week and hasn’t touched them since. It ate a few meal worms but usually doesn’t care about them either. It will eat salads but picks around the meal worms in it. Tried wax worms doesn’t eat them after eating one. He did eat a big hornworm. How many bugs does a small baby eat every day normally?
And yes we have a 22” t5 uvb at proper distance. And his basking spot is 110 deg on a gradient log.
My 8 month old beardie eats everything lol I actually usually give his salad in the evening and insects in the morning. But he is such a glutton. How do I know he's not overeating? He eats everything offered and I swear he's never full Lol. I am told it means he's very comfortable in his environment if he isn't picky. (We did make sure to start a variety early on to prevent him for being picky).
What about juvenile bearded dragons? Do they require more insects than veggies ? Is it normal if they don’t eat as many crickets as most sites say a juvenile bearded dragon should in 10 minutes? Sorry for all the questions. I’m getting a lot of mixed information
my beardie gets food in the morning in his bowl, and i give him some apple slices throughout the day.
I have been planning on getting a bearded dragon for the first time so I have been doing research. I know in one of your older videos you said that you recommend a 55 gallon. Is it okay to get a 40 gallon? Thank you. Have a great day.
Yup 40 gallon is fine for a starter tank
I've got my 3 month old in a 20 gal tall. It's big enough for him FOR NOW. Really the only reason it's sufficient for even a young dragon is because I've given him multiple levels to mess around in. Gonna need a bigger tank soon tho.
How much should I feed my 2 month old bearded dragon a day when he's shedding?
Our bearded dragon is only about 6 weeks old.
(name: SIR DRACO IGNUS 🔥) I found out too late, that one should not sell or buy them that young. Now, we got lucky, our guy has no problems eating and seems to enjoy most veggies and fruits we offer. But *HOW MUCH* Food should they eat at each feeding??
How much food and worms should be given to a 6 inch dragon? What about bits of squash? The pet smart sold my daughter in law a kit that contained an assortment of foods. One was a bag of dehydrated veggies and insects. Is that safe to feed even after rehydrating it? The mix has carrots and what looks like squash. I will be able to provide fresh, chemical free dandelions during the growing season. Can I cut up stuff like squash and freeze it? Nobody in either house eats that stuff. Could a mixture of veggies be ground into a paste for Abel to eat? I am looking for cost effective, less waste, while providing the best for his beardie. My grandson is 12 years old and fell in love with reptiles 2 years ago. He started doing research and after 2 years was able to convince his parents to let him have a ball python. When he met his first beardie he said he wanted one and mom got the petsmart 40 gal kit and dragon. This boy has decided to pursue a career in herpetology. I might suggest reptile veterinarian to him. They seem few and far between.
hey man, I just got a juvenile bearded dragon, and I wonder is pak choy is safe for him? and how do I remove the dead skin from his nose? every time I want to remove it he’s just run away. anyone know how? thanks
How much meal worms do I feed my bearded
Is this the same for babies?
We have our first Beardie, have had her for about 2 weeks. She's a juvenile, 9.5 inches long. We have a 40g vivarium, hides, basking light, proper tube UVB, two digital thermometers, hydrometers and a gun thermometer for her basking spot. All of the readings are within spec. She eats a few bites of salad each day and will eat about five 1/2" crickets 3 times a day. She hangs out on her basking rock, and climbs a bit on the back of her enclosure (faux rock) - take her out and she will climb up and perch on a shoulder and/or snuggle into your neck. Internet searches say she should be eating anywhere between 15 and 40 crickets. three times a day and should be running all over the place instead of wanting to snuggle. Should we be concerned that there is something wrong or is this within the range of normal? Very worried, any advice appreciated!
How is your Beardie thus far?
How many crickets/mealworms/super worms etc. a day should I feel my baby bearded dragon?
my baby bearded isn’t eating as much and I heard mealworms hurt the digestive track is that true?? What should I do to help them eat more anything will help !! Thank you
Yeah it is true. Mealworms can be tough to digest due to their tough exoskeletons. However if you have a high enough basking spot, 110-120 for babies and 100-110 for adults they will be able to digest the food. If you dont have the right heat, your beardie will not be able to properly digest the food. I am currently feeding my baby beardie mealworms and he poops just about once a day.
Keep in mind, if your feeding your baby mealworms, make sure it is smaller than the space between his eyes. If it's too big then they can become impacted. This mainly goes for baby beardies, once their adults, they have no problem digesting much of anything.
Our baby dragons have always eaten meal worms from the first week of life. However it is important to feed the small ones. Feeding meal worms too large can be problematic. The goal is no larger than the space between their eyes.
How long should I keep the light off ? Since I’ve have mine I kept the light on day and knight
Lights shouldn't be on 24 hours. Check out our videos on bearded dragon lights.
czcams.com/video/T1zCnlV7TBA/video.html
What are some types of vegetables that is ok for Bearded Dragons to eat?
Collard greens, carrots sometimes, mustard greens. Im pretty sure you can feed that to them
But don’t feed them spinach.
Is butternut squash healthy as a staple? It's the only veggie my bearded baby will eat
Hmmm. I wouldn't feed him only one veggie, or only one insect...
Im new to owning beardeds and im having a problem with her humidity. During the day its a normal 35-40% but at night it shoots up to up to 70% sometimes. How can i fix this?
Throw the humidity doesnt even need it
Hi! Should I turn the light out at night for my bearded dragon because I have been keeping it on
yes
Okay, how can I get him to eat more? I’ve tried the tricks you mentioned about trying to feed him his vegetables in the morning and his protein with the worms in the afternoon but he doesn’t want to eat. I’ve even tried to give him fruit to see if he likes it.
@@josiebear9537 Try a different insect. Try dubias and since it's been awhile you may want to introduce superworms to your beardie.
My newest juvenile bearded dragon chooses greens over insects she's broken 🤣🤣
But how much salad/veggies do you feed them per feeding? Like a handful?
As much as they will eat and that varies with their size. No way a baby could eat a handful...
okay so i feed my 5-6-month-old beardie 3x a day is that enough
Will i be able to feed him/her once a day?
babies to 4mnths of age feed lots of protein 4-5 times a day small crickets/dubia roaches. They are growing & bones need protein., then as he gets bigger u can do medium crickets, never feed anything bigger than the space betewen his 2 eyes. at 7months or so he can do large criclets and dubia raoches are amazing in protein too. At 6mnths to a year u feed 3times per day (60 crickets or dubias) and 12mnths to 1.5 yrs 2 times a day 30-40 crilcets and after a year and a half once per day 20- 25 large crickets/dubias and u can add super worms at a year and a half. always also do the greens/veggies alwasy start them as babies or he will never eat them as an adult feed him a plate one hour after basking every morning and u can do a fresh one mid afternoon. Make ure u have the Reptisun 10.0 T5 for UVB and the zoomed clear basking bulb for heat. NO colored bulbs ever and no sand in the tank. Use paper towels, newspaper, or whtie teryy cloth towels as the subsrate or smooth shelf liner and place a terry cloth towrl on the cold side so they can poop on it away from food/water of course whcih should also be on the cold side.
I'd say about 2 times a day. Veggies first then next meal give buggy bois.
Google says I should feed my bearded dragon 2 hours after I turn on his heat lamp in the morning, but when I wake up, I have about 50 minutes before I leave for school. Is it OK to feed him as soon as I wake up? Or should I feed him 30 minutes after turning his light on?
30 min after lights come on is fine.
@@ColdBloodCreations ok thanks
I have a question. I want to buy a bearded Dragon but how much would it cost on food alone to feed it
Their main food is crickets which they cost 14 cents each
If you buy in bulk it gets cheaper. Just have a cricket aquarium. They'll also breed if you feed and water them regularly (just have a dirt container kept moist in there). You can order 1000 crickets for under 30$ in the USA and that lasts awhile. And then 3-5 on veggies a week I'd say. Mine like dandelion greens a lot. I also mix cabbage, sometimes carrots, celery and intermittent fruits in there some times. You can shop smart and cut down your costs. Mine aren't big fans of the turnip, mustard or collared greens. Tried em and they mainly just sat. About once a month I offer a piece of tomato and in the summer once a week I'd offer fruit. Cut up watermelon, strawberry, kiwi, blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, all kinds of different stuff. But staple for my household beardies (we have 2) is dandelion and cabbage.
Me that has a dragon who chooses veggies over insects👁👄👁
I see people feeding their dragons live mice is that ok
I suppose that given the opportunity dragons would eat mice in the wild. The issue would be if the mouse bit the dragon (if the mouse was live) you could have an injured dragon. Not sure that much protein would be good for an adult dragon, unless only rarely. We do offer F.T. peach fuzzy mice to females post egg laying to put weight back on them and boost their calcium intake.
You do not want to do this often. Liver issues and fatty issues are associated with high protein diets like that of mice. Our beardies eat greens all week and bug protein 3-4 times a week. Our feeders are gut loaded well and our oldest female is 480g and thats her diet.
Thx u I can’t trust google for shit