Bearded dragons are omnivores and require a balanced diet of both plants and animals. Here are some guidelines for feeding a bearded dragon:

Insects:

• Feed gut-loaded insects (such as crickets or dubia roaches) once a day.
• Mealworms, superworms, and waxworms should be offered in only small amounts.
• Choose one feeder insect to be the regular, primary source of your dragon’s protein, and then supplement that with a variety of other insects for additional nutrients.
• Feed your dragon insects that are about the same size as the space between its eyes.

Vegetables:

• Vegetables should make up 25% of a young bearded dragon’s food and half of an adult’s.
• Offer a variety of dark green, leafy vegetables, although many colored veggies are safe too.
• 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.
• Remove any vegetables that have not been eaten so they do not go bad inside their habitat.

Fruits:

• Fruits may be offered once a week.
• Favorites include melons, berries, and citrus.

Supplements:

• Dust food with a calcium/Vitamin D3 powder: 4-5x a week (juveniles); 2-3x a week (adults) .
• Dust food with a multivitamin 1x a week.

It is important to avoid feeding bearded dragons certain foods, such as spinach, Swiss chard, and beet greens, as they contain oxalates that can bind calcium and other trace minerals, preventing their absorption. Additionally, fruits should be fed sparingly as they are generally mineral-poor.