Can bearded dragons eat raw chicken?

Yes, they can. Some beardies will eat raw meat such as minced beef, lean turkey, or chicken breast.
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Can Beardies eat 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 a bearded dragon eat a piece of 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 bearded dragons eat raw eggs?

Some Dragon Keepers wonder if they have to cook the eggs before serving them. The truth is, bearded dragons should not eat raw eggs. Raw eggs are likely to carry bacteria which can make your beardie very ill, possibly fatally ill. Feeding your dragon raw eggs is not worth the risk of getting your dragon sick.
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Why can't bearded dragons eat meat?

Bearded Dragons do not eat meat in the wild, so it should not be fed in captivity. Meats and fish are too high in fat and phosphorous. Avocado, garlic, onion, and eggplant should all be avoided as they can be toxic even in small amounts.
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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 Beardies eat steak?

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 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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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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Do 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 bearded dragons eat beef or chicken?

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 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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What proteins can bearded dragons eat?

This will be your go-to protein source. Most likely, you'll end up choosing one of the big three. Crickets, dubia roaches, or black soldier fly larvae are by far the most common choices of primarty feeder insects for bearded dragons.
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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 raw chicken liver?

No way ever should this be used as a staple, nor should it be a 'fatty' part of the animal or cooked in its own juices. Never use salt. Things like liver, heart and kidney are very very rich, and I wouldn't recommend it at all.
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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 have popcorn?

Unfortunately, popcorn is not safe for bearded dragons to eat. It doesn't offer them much nutritional value, and the kernels can cause choking.
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Can Beardies eat strawberries?

Bearded dragons can eat strawberries, but only in moderation (as is the case with all fruits in their diet). On the bright side, strawberries—like apples—are considered one of the safer fruits for dragons, meaning you don't necessarily have to limit them to once a month.
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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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Can bearded dragons have fish?

No, they should not eat fish. Although it wouldn't kill them to eat a small amount of it, fish is not found in their natural environment and can carry harmful bacteria, germs, and even parasites that could infect your dragon.
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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 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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