Bearded dragons are omnivores, which means they eat both plants and animals. Their diet should be well-balanced and diverse. Here are some guidelines for feeding a bearded dragon:

Insects

• Feed gut-loaded insects (crickets or dubia roaches) once a day.
• Mealworms, superworms, and waxworms should be offered in small amounts.
• Choose one feeder insect to be the regular, primary source of your dragons protein, and then supplement that with a variety of other insects for additional nutrients.
• Feed your baby three times daily for ten to fifteen minutes per feeding. Don’t leave any uneaten insects in the cage after this time. Feed your adult once a day or every other day, depending on their appetite.

Vegetables

• Vegetables should make up 25% of a young bearded dragons food and half of an adults.
• Dark green, leafy vegetables are a healthy food for beardies and should make up a majority of the lizards vegetable content.
• Avoid light greens as they are often nutrient-poor and high in fiber.
• Vegetables can be offered cooked or raw, although raw is more natural and retains more nutrients.
• Thoroughly wash all fruits and vegetables. They should be finely chopped and mixed to ensure your bearded dragon eats a wide variety of food types and to discourage the selection of a single preferred food item.

Fruits

• Fruits may be offered once a week.
• Fruits are generally mineral-poor and should be fed sparingly as top dressing only.

Supplements

• Lightly sprinkle a Phosphorus-free calcium powder (calcium gluconate, lactate, or carbonate) on their food daily.
• Lightly sprinkle food with a calcium powder containing vitamin D3 two to three times per week.
• Dust food with a multivitamin 1x a week (juveniles); 2x a month (adults), or as directed by your veterinarian.

Its important to note that bearded dragons should not eat wild insects as they can have diseases or parasites that could hurt or kill your dragon. Also, make sure to remove any vegetables that...