Crickets

[Gavinsherps]

Hello! New to the forum. Not too new to beardies. Just have a question. I recently changed feeder crickets to a bigger, fatter(and hungrier) bunch. The crickets are substantially bigger and my dragon is 1 1/2 year old. My beardie is now eating less veggies, a lot less.. I was wondering if the fat crickets could be curbing her appetite.

 

[ajandj]

Hi and welcome. They probably are. Make sure the crickets are no bigger than the space between his eyes. I would cut back on crickets until he starts eating his greens. Adults should be eating 80% veg/greens to 20% protein (cricket/worms)
What greens are you using?

 

[I_Love_George]

I agree with the above post...They do not need as much protein as adults compared to when they are still growing. I offer George live food a couple times a week. The rest of the time he is eating veggies and fruits.

 

[ajandj]

at the moment, Yoda is about 7-8 months old. He eats about 4-5 tablespoons of greens but he still eats alot of crickets. I'm not so worried because he is a good greens eater.he's only 104 grams in weight so he has a bit of growing to do