Can bearded dragon eat chicken?

The short answer is no. Chicken is not exactly a safe food for your beardie. A very small piece or two might be fine every few months, but if your bearded dragon eats a lot of chicken, he may become ill or die.
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Can I give my bearded dragon raw chicken?

Raw chicken is just as dangerous for the bearded dragon as it is for humans. The risk of food poisoning from salmonella, E. coli, or bacterial contamination is just as high. Avoid feeding your beardie raw chicken – it just isn't worth the risk.
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Can bearded dragons eat meat?

Your Bearded Dragon's diet should replicate what he or she would eat in the wild. It should include meat, vegetables, fruit, greens and weeds. However, as your Beardie gets older, you'll need to reduce the amount of meat they're eating, as they won't be getting as much exercise as their cousins.
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Can Beardies eat cooked meat?

While bearded dragons can eat cooked, lean meat like steak, chicken, and turkey, only feed it to your beardie unseasoned and as an emergency protein source if, for some reason, you are unable to get their live feeders.
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Can bearded dragons eat chicken eggs?

Do bearded dragons eat eggs? (To be clear, we're talking about chicken eggs here.) The answer is simple: Bearded dragons can safely eat up to half an egg every other week or so. This is primarily because eggs are rich in protein, which your beardie should already be getting from feeder insects.
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Can bearded dragons eat tuna?

Bearded dragons should not eat fish.

That means cooked, raw, feeders, all of it.
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Can bearded dragons eat pork?

Yes, they can. Some beardies will eat raw meat such as minced beef, lean turkey, or chicken breast. However, whether they should or not is up for debate; they can eat small amounts of meat in the wild, but they also get more exercise in general in the wild.
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Can bearded dragons eat KFC?

The short answer is no.

Chicken is not exactly a safe food for your beardie.
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Can my bearded dragon eat peanut butter?

Bearded dragons cannot eat peanut butter as it is too high in protein added sugars and fats. Rather than taking a chance, avoid peanut butter completely to ensure your dragon remains healthy.
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What human food can Beardies eat?

The following list of insects, vegetables and fruits are good choices to include in your bearded dragon's diet: Dubia roaches, earthworms, crickets and superworms. Apples, blueberries, peaches, strawberries and watermelon. Cabbage, carrots, collard greens, kale, pumpkin and sweet potato.
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Can bearded dragons have cheese?

No. Bearded dragons can't digest cheese, or any kind of dairy product at all. Bearded dragons, along with most other lizards, but not all, are lactose intolerant, just like humans can be, so avoid giving cheese and other dairy products to your bearded dragon.
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Can bearded dragons eat rice?

No. Bearded dragons cannot eat rice. In fact, none of the grains would be a good choice for your bearded dragon diet as they cannot digest them. Both raw and cooked rice will make your beardie sick.
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Can bearded dragons eat fish?

Short answer: NO. Bearded dragons rarely eat fish when in the wild. So, it's not a good idea to include fish in any of their diets. These include raw fish, canned fish, feeder fish, cooked, or any other fish types.
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Can bearded dragons eat bananas?

Let's find out: Can bearded dragons eat bananas? The short answer: yes, they can, but only once or twice a month. The long answer will explain why bearded dragons can eat bananas only once or twice a month.
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Can you feed a bearded dragon chips?

Since bearded dragons will eat bedding made of small particles, you should not use sand (including biodegradable calcium-based sands), wood chips, or gravel. Good choices include newspaper, paper towels, or reptile carpet.
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Can bearded dragons eat goldfish?

Short answer? No, bearded dragons can't eat actual goldfish.
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Can bearded dragons eat watermelon?

Typically bearded dragons can eat a few small pieces of watermelon once a month or less frequently. When they do eat watermelon, they'll receive a few key vitamins and minerals: Vitamin C and beta carotene, which strengthen the dragon's immune system, vision, reproduction, and growth.
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Can bearded dragons eat tomatoes?

So you may be wondering if you can share this veggie-like fruit with your reptile friend. Can bearded dragons eat tomatoes? As is the case for many fruits, the answer is qualified. Yes, bearded dragons can safely eat tomatoes...but only a small amount served once a month.
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Can bearded dragons eat mice?

Bearded Dragons are omnivores in the wild!

However feeding whole pinky mice and not ones that have been cut into pieces can also be a very healthy addition to a bearded dragons diet as they do naturally eat whole prey in the wild.
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Can bearded dragons eat pinkies?

Yes, depending on the age of the dragon. Pinkies are newborn mice. They are tiny and have not yet developed any claws, or teeth. This makes the mouse easily digested by adult bearded dragons; baby dragons should not have pinkies since they are too large, and they can lead to impaction.
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Can bearded dragons eat grapes?

Although bearded dragons can eat grapes whole, many owners prefer to cut them up into smaller pieces to make it easier for their dragons to eat and to eliminate any possibility of choking. Cutting up the grapes also ensures that there are no seeds, since even the occasional seedless grape actually does have a seed.
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Can bearded dragons eat cucumbers?

Bearded dragons can have cucumbers every other week or so.

96% water, making it a great source of hydration especially if your bearded dragon is dehydrated. Fiber, which prevents constipation. Vitamin C, which fortifies your dragon's immune system, vision, reproduction, and growth.
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Can bearded dragons eat rabbit?

Can bearded dragons eat rabbits? Much like mice, it is technically possible for bearded dragons to eat rabbit meat. Obviously, it would be impossible for a tiny bearded dragon to consume an entire live rabbit! However, our 50/50 Omnivore Blend is designed for bearded dragons and contains rabbit meat for protein.
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Can bearded dragons eat pineapple?

Pineapple is an undeniably healthy and refreshing fruit for us people and our bearded dragons, although we can eat it on a daily basis while bearded dragons can safely eat pineapple once or twice a month.
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