How often should a Bearded Dragon eat while Burmentating?

[livialeigh]

Whoops.. I meant brumating.. I'd only heard the word and had no idea how to spell it! This is the first time I've gone through this.. my girl was a breeder this year with someone else.. she hasn't eaten in almost two weeks. I do take her out one or twice a week to bathe her because she's likes to drink and poop in the bath (eh, keeps the cage clean!).

Thanks

Olivia

[waldo]

If she is in a deep sleep then she won't need to eat. If they sleep with food in their tummy it could rot and make them sick. If she is waking up once a week or so and basking for a day then you can offer her a little bit of greens.

[livialeigh]

Humm.. yeah she's definately in a deep sleep. She's very lethargic unless I put her in the bath, then she thinks it's life or death to get out... for a while. I've read they brumate for 10-12 weeks... is it possible she'll go this whole time without eating? She's acting like she could.. lol. Her lights are on from 9am to 4pm (seven hours).. down from 9am-9pm (twelve hours)
Thanks for the help.

Olivia

[waldo]

They can easily go the whole time without eating, as long as she isn't loosing weight then don't worry about her.
With my adult, once he is in a deep sleep (not opening his eyes at all) I wrap him in a towel and turn all the lights off, I leave him like this for 2-3 weeks then slowly wake him up for a bath. He usually is back asleep the next day.
In the past 2 months he has eaten 2 adult dubia roaches and maybe 1/4 cup of greens.

[livialeigh]

Okay, thanks so much for your help!!

Olivia