I got a beardie abot 3 weeks ago and s/he was about 2-3 weeks old and about 3" in length. S/he is now about 6-7". My real concern is I just started offering greens and s/he is now really interested in eating it. So, do I quit offereing crix, or just keep offering both?
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First Beardie
HBailey
Oct 14, 2007 06:17 PM
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PHLdyPayne
Oct 14, 2007 07:06 PM
Offer both. For a dragon that young, what I suggest is offer crickets at least twice a day (3-4 times till 2-4 months old) with finely chopped greens available all day. You can drop the crickets on the greens to encourage 'accidental' consumption of greens. Eventually they realize the greens are good to.
When she reaches about 4 months of age, she should be eating some greens. If not, you can always give the greens first, then later in the day, insects, though two insect feedings should be still offered at that age (up to about 6 months, then single insect feedings a day are fine..with greens always available).
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PHLdyPayne
kirokiro
Oct 15, 2007 02:42 AM
Congratulations on your new baby! and congrats that your baby dragon actually enjoys eating greens, some babies dun like their veg..like mine. I had to wait til she is gaping then I pop it in her mouth..LOL
