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Jan 15, 2020 - 01:08 PM
The rule for babies is to feed as many worms as your baby wants to eat within 10-15 minutes, two to three times a day. Active growth occurs during the first year of life and live feeders as a source of protein must not be restricted during this time. For the first year, the diet should be 80% protein and 20% greens.
Adult animals require much less protein (the diet should slowly become 20% protein and 80% greens) so the number of worms you feed will decrease. The total number of worms to feed will vary depending upon whether you serve crickets or other feeders along with Phoenix Worms and also your pet's appetite. Customers tell us they feed their adult dragons anywhere from 20 to 60 worms (or more) per feeding.
Phoenix Worms are the only calcium-rich feeder with the perfect balance of calcium and phosphorus, 1.5:1. This natural balance means that they can be a staple as your pet's diet. Breeders report that hatchlings that are fed Phoenix Worms right from the start are more than 30% larger than their clutch mates after just a few weeks. They also note higher activity levels and brighter colors for the babies that were fed Phoenix Worms. Phoenix worms are the gold standard of feeders, but many bearded dragons are slow to make the switch, especially if they are used to fast-moving feeders like crickets or dubia. However, it's very worth it to encourage them to make the switch since they are extremely high in calcium. PS: Phoenix Worms are also a natural weapon against coccidia. In addition to having a perfect balance of calcium and phosphorus, they provide high levels of natural lauric acid. Lauric acid is known for its excellent antimicrobial properties including potent activity against lipid-coated viruses, clostridium and pathogenic protozoa including coccidia. Lauric acid is a medium-chain saturated fatty acid found in Phoenix Worms as well as some vegetable oils and in dairy products. 53% of the fat in Phoenix Worms is beneficial lauric acid, a proven antimicrobial effective against coccidiosis.
Adult animals require much less protein (the diet should slowly become 20% protein and 80% greens) so the number of worms you feed will decrease. The total number of worms to feed will vary depending upon whether you serve crickets or other feeders along with Phoenix Worms and also your pet's appetite. Customers tell us they feed their adult dragons anywhere from 20 to 60 worms (or more) per feeding.
Phoenix Worms are the only calcium-rich feeder with the perfect balance of calcium and phosphorus, 1.5:1. This natural balance means that they can be a staple as your pet's diet. Breeders report that hatchlings that are fed Phoenix Worms right from the start are more than 30% larger than their clutch mates after just a few weeks. They also note higher activity levels and brighter colors for the babies that were fed Phoenix Worms. Phoenix worms are the gold standard of feeders, but many bearded dragons are slow to make the switch, especially if they are used to fast-moving feeders like crickets or dubia. However, it's very worth it to encourage them to make the switch since they are extremely high in calcium. PS: Phoenix Worms are also a natural weapon against coccidia. In addition to having a perfect balance of calcium and phosphorus, they provide high levels of natural lauric acid. Lauric acid is known for its excellent antimicrobial properties including potent activity against lipid-coated viruses, clostridium and pathogenic protozoa including coccidia. Lauric acid is a medium-chain saturated fatty acid found in Phoenix Worms as well as some vegetable oils and in dairy products. 53% of the fat in Phoenix Worms is beneficial lauric acid, a proven antimicrobial effective against coccidiosis.
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