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Beardie does not like his calcium powder

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Question
My 18 month old beardie has decided will will not eat ANYTHING that has been dusted with calcium powder.  He is a very picky eater and prefers crickets to fruits and veggies (that are offered daily).  Is there any other way, other than calcium rich foods that he doesnt consume enough of to begin with, to get him the calcium he needs?  Temps are 95 - 110 depending on where he decides to hang out.  UV bulb is changed regularly.  Thank you for any advice you may have.

Answer
Daphne,
Do you use a fine powder or a coarse powder? If you use a more coarse powder you can get a fine grain calcium dust and mix it into pureed fruits or veggies (such as baby food fruits and veggies) or you can find liquid calcium and administer it orally. I have found the best way to get them to eat something they don't want to is to put very small quantities of it into their favorite food. I hope this helps and if you have any other questions feel free to ask.
JRFK