Can Bearded Dragons Eat Mustard Greens

Below is the nutrition label for mustard greens. We created this label from data supplied by the USDA and other reputable sources.

Mustard Greens Health Concerns

Mustard greens are a healthy staple for bearded dragons and have no major health concerns.

The only minor concern would be the level of oxalates in mustard greens is slightly high. Ideally you don't want your beardies meal to contain more than 10mg of oxalates. Mustard greens contain 7mg in a 100g serving and because of this we only recommend serving mustard greens no more than once per day.

Mustard Greens Health Benefits

Mustard greens provide many health benefits. They have the ideal 2:1 calcium to phosphorus ratio so they will provide your beardie with calcium needed for skeletal health. They are also rich in Vitamin A and have very little sugar.

Mustard greens are easy to prepare and are best served mixed with other foods your bearded dragon enjoys. Mustard greens have a pH of 9.5 which makes them very alkaline. This makes them a great choice to mix with foods which are normally too acidic to for bearded dragons like blueberries and tomatoes.

Due to the slightly high oxalate content in mustard greens you should limit the serving size to no more than 100g per day.

Preparation Instructions

Mustard greens can quickly be prepared by following a few steps.

Wash the mustard greens to remove any loose debris or chemicals the plant may have come in contact with during transportation or storage. You should only feed your beardie the leaves, so remove any stems or stalks from the mustard greens.

Bearded dragons should not eat anything larger than the distance between their eyes. So you should cut or dice the mustard greens into smaller pieces to make them easier for your beardie to eat.

Mustard greens can have a strong taste that some bearded dragons may not prefer. So mix in a few other foods your beardie enjoys to encourage eating.