Should I get a light?

kozykitty · Jan 10, 2016

My new BFA is in our family room and I'm concerned that she isn't getting enough natural light. We keep our shades drawn somewhat because we get the afternoon sun and in the warmer months the room gets quite hot. We've put a gazebo outside the french doors to keep some of the sun out. As such, I wonder if one of those lights that gives sunlight (but not heat) would be something worth getting to put next to her cage. They have one at Foster & Smith that has gotten good reviews. Thanks for any advice.

JerseyWendy · Jan 10, 2016

http://www.parrotforums.com/general-health-care/33330-full-spectrum-vs-daylight-lighting.html
http://www.parrotforums.com/conures/35008-full-spectrum-lighting.html
http://www.parrotforums.com/general-health-care/35383-lighting-information-birds.html

I have my birds under lights, but nothing special, just LED bulbs, 5,000k. They certainly appear happier, especially during dark and gloomy days.

Amanda_Bennett · Jan 10, 2016

I have a "Happy Light" I bought for myself when Joann Fabrics had them on sale and I also had a coupon (got a great deal on it) but since I live in Oregon and Summer is not very long and Winter seems to last for about 8 or 9 months I use it 20 or 30 minutes a day. Zilla loves to be on my shoulder so I'm not sure if it's the light or being on me, but she is happy! I'm sure it's not hurting her, I've talked with the vet about it. Zilla's vet only cautioned to not have it on for too long, and not have it too close. She also suggested it be either above or below Zilla's "eye" level so she doesn't damage her eyes looking directly into it.

kozykitty · Jan 10, 2016

Oh I love those Ott lights at Joanns! We have 3 of them in the house! I guess it's safe to leave them on all day? I would have to leave any light on while I'm at work!

Christinenc2000 · Jan 11, 2016

I just bought a light last week. Started using it Saturday full time. Stayed on all day. At one time BB sat on the top perch , stretched out both wings and let them drop a little. He just sat there for a full 5 minutes letting the light him.

I did buy a timer for mine but not hooked it up yet so turned the light on before I left home at 6 am . I will be back home about 5:30 so he will get a full day of it. Like you I could never find how much time they should spend under it.

Christinenc2000 · Jan 11, 2016

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006L49LHC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00"]Amazon.com: Zoo Med AvianSun Deluxe Floor Pet Lamp: Pet Supplies[/ame]

Here is the one I bought. Its to short for my cage but I have it on a table

kozykitty · Jan 11, 2016

Thanks! I think I'll get that one! The price is right and there's one day shipping!

Should I get a light?

kozykitty

Member

JerseyWendy

New member

Amanda_Bennett

New member

kozykitty

Member

Christinenc2000

New member

Christinenc2000

New member

kozykitty

Member

Day Cage for living room

The Great Escape - Almost

Most Reactions

Similar threads

Latest posts