Bearded dragons are omnivors, which means they eat both meat and vegetable matter. While beardies are young they tend to shy away from veggies and like the thrill of the hunt! Meaning they love to chase down crickets, mealworms, and roaches. As they start to mature adding the correct veggies and fruits to their diet will not only keep your bearded dragon healthy, but will also save you money. You can buy actual bearded dragon food from your local pet stores, which is usually served best moistened with water. Dont be suprised though if your beardie does not seem to like the store bought stuff. Most prefer the real, fresh fruits and veggies.
A young beardie will need a diet of 80% meat protiens and 20% veggies. As they mature this number will flip. A good meat source of protein for bearded dragon food is crickets. They are easily accessable from your local pet store and usually cost about 1.00 a dozen. They can also be orderd in bulk for about 15.00 per 1,000. As your beardie grows dont be afraid to feed the occasional mouse pinkie as most love them!
A good source of veggies and fruits for bearded dragon food are basic greens such as collard greens, mustard green, kale, carrots, squash, etc. They enjoy the occasional fruit for treats such as grapes, strawberries, bannanas, and apples.