My female just laid 22 eggs and she has lost about 80 grams. What would be the quickest way of fattening her up? Would it be silk worms? Can someone, with experience, help me out please? Thanks.
Matt
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How to fatten a female up, who has just laid eggs, the quickest way
fshrman
Mar 20, 2004 08:34 PM
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rujonesin
Mar 20, 2004 08:44 PM
I would load her up with good salads and get some pellets and soak them to soften them then top her salad. Let her eat as many gutloaded crickets as she will. This is a good time for a few extra treats like superworms. Not evryone does, but I give my females pinkies after they have laid. One or two small ones for 2-3 weeks following. Mine seem to gain back quickly withthis regimine.
dominicanthony
Mar 21, 2004 10:55 PM
Feed her a hopper. I used to breed bearded dragons and my females was a pig. Before, during, and after breeding season I would toss her a hopper about every 10 days. They will provide a lot of nutrients, but mainly the calcium from them is what your after. I wouldn't recommend feeding a bearded dragon hoppers at this rate unless it is a breeding female and she is preparing to lay or has just layed. After laying they are really drained and the extra calcium is very beneficial. Good luck!
