not eating crickets

[sparky]

Hi ya everyone my 2 bd's they dont eat many crickets at all but they love fresh greens they run to it as i put the greens in everyday. i have tried putting crickets in without greens but that does not make any dif at all. is this ok as they are not eating many crickets? i do dust the greens before i put that in so they are getting the calsium
Thank you for your time

[ladyknite]

How old are they?  Have you tried alternate sources of protein?
How many is not many per week?

[sparky]

hi no i haven't what should i try? they only eat about 30 each a week they are about 5 months old

[perfectly_flawed]

At 5 months they should each be eating about 30 a day, so they're not getting nearly enough protein. Their environment often plays a part in their appetites. If you could answer some questions it will help us to narrow down the problem.

Are they housed together or separately?
What is the basking surface temp?
What type of thermometer are you using the measure that temp?
What is the brand and rating of the UVB light?
Is it a compact, tube, or mercury vapor light?
How close to it can the dragons get?
How old is the UVB light?
Is there plastic or glass between the UVB bulb and the dragons?

[myne]

Alternate sources of protein are

Roaches
Superworms (Not for small dragons however) unless you can get small supers
Silkworms
Horn worms
Pheonix worms
Butter worms
Wax worms (These are fattening and can be given as a treat)

[bluenose]

Hi

Not sure if its much help but my beardie wouldnt eat crickets at first as he wasnt used to them (previous owners had him on a bad diet) he now loves them. I was feeding him on hoppers and he loved hunting for them 

These dragons are as bad as having another child lol with all the worry and stress

xx