How to switch beardies from live to dry food?

[perfectpythons]

I recently purchased some flukers dry adult bearded dragon food and my spoiled rotten beardies wont touch it. Does anybody have a way to make the switch. Thank you

[mr.spooky]

isn't that just like a "little extra thing"? im pretty sure they still need their greens, and bugs... i could be wrong.
spooky

[Xotik]

I recently purchased some flukers dry adult bearded dragon food and my spoiled rotten beardies wont touch it. Does anybody have a way to make the switch. Thank you

I've been trying to get mine to eat some PERIOD, and shes such a princess, she won't touch it.

isn't that just like a "little extra thing"? im pretty sure they still need their greens, and bugs... i could be wrong.
spooky

Also - Yes, they still need greens and bugs - they cannot survive on pre-packaged red pellets alone. I've found that the beardie food works better as a cricket food. I've seen her eat crickets that were walking around with one on their head, but that's it.

[Foschi Exotic Serpents]

Are you talking about the stuff that comes in a big jar that you soak in warm water? The stuff that's got a dehydrated mix of greens, veggies, dandelions, worms, and grasshoppers in it?

Because if that's what you're talking about, that stuff is actually really good for dragons and most will switch to it right away because it's colorful and has many textures. Plus it's still a variety of most of the same things you'd give them fresh anyway. My dragon loves that stuff. Soak it, sprinkle some calcium on it, and there ya go.

As for the dry processed pelleted diet.. That stuffs not as good and you'll have a heck of a time getting any dragon that wasn't raised on it to even touch it. It doesn't even look like food to a dragon. Plus it's processed. Like chicken mcnuggets. Ew.

[babyknees]

Are you talking about the stuff that comes in a big jar that you soak in warm water? The stuff that's got a dehydrated mix of greens, veggies, dandelions, worms, and grasshoppers in it?

Because if that's what you're talking about, that stuff is actually really good for dragons and most will switch to it right away because it's colorful and has many textures. Plus it's still a variety of most of the same things you'd give them fresh anyway. My dragon loves that stuff. Soak it, sprinkle some calcium on it, and there ya go.

Foschi, is this what you're describing? I'd be interested in trying it if it's actually good.

I was given some of this stuff and like someone else has said the only use for it is cricket food.

[KatStoverReptiles]

I have a juvi beardie I'm just trying to get to eat beans. He LOOOOOVES his greens and crickets...just not so much on the beans. Darn spoiled brat! haha!

[Foschi Exotic Serpents]

Foschi, is this what you're describing? I'd be interested in trying it if it's actually good.

I was given some of this stuff and like someone else has said the only use for it is cricket food.

Yes that stuff. You can buy it in a big jar too. I think it's a waste of money to buy the individual cups. Once in awhile I buy the large jar. Then I use a custard dish and just put a scoop in it for my dragon. You soak it in warm water to rehydrate it. Then drain the water off and it's good to go. It's great to have during the colder months when your dragons are only eating on and off during brumation. For me, its a waste to buy fresh collards, kale, or any other greens when my dragon is eating about half what he'd normally eat in the summer months.

The dried mix is also great for a treat if your not one to add a variety of things to your dragons diet regularly because it's already in there.

Now that I think about it, I think that mix already has added calcium in it. I believe I read that on the label.

I give it to mine occasionally but mostly during the colder months. It's more economical and still just as healthy.

[perfectpythons]

It's the dry processed pellets and it looks like I just lost $8. Oh well that's life. Thank you all though

[Annageckos]

I won't feed my dogs processed food, let alone my dragon. I also don't by the dehydrated stuff. I can do that myself with my dehydrator. End up with the same thing, only a lot cheaper and I know exactly what I put in it.

[Jabberwocky Dragons]

It's the dry processed pellets and it looks like I just lost $8. Oh well that's life. Thank you all though

There's nothing wrong with the pellets. They should never be given as a primary food source but are a fine supplement. Our dragons primarily eat fresh veggies and a variety of live prey but are often given the pellets to snack on. They are loaded with nutrients and vitamins and many knowledgeable breeders happily give them.