When it comes to creating a healthy and enriching environment for your pet bird, one of the most important elements often overlooked is lighting.
Full-spectrum lighting, which mimics the natural sunlight spectrum, plays a vital role in your bird’s well-being. Not only does it provide essential light for optimal health, but it also supports behavioral balance and natural cycles.
Molting. It’s that magical time of year when your bird transforms from a fluffy, fabulous creature into a feathery mess. It’s like their version of a bad hair day, but it lasts for weeks.
Birds are among the most fascinating creatures on Earth, not just for their vibrant plumage and melodious songs but also for their incredible cognitive abilities and highly attuned biological rhythms.
From intricate migration patterns to social behaviors that reflect complex mental processes, birds exhibit a remarkable sensitivity to time, both in their daily activities and across seasonal changes.
Dawn C. reported,
Hi. Finally my daughter used the light you directed and our radaR has stopped the hormonal stuff.
Why do parrots scream?
Parrots, known for their vibrant colors and ability to mimic human speech, also exhibit a behavior that can be perplexing and sometimes distressing to their owners: screaming.
Birds synthesize Vitamin D3 through their skin when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun.
Here’s how the process works despite their feathers:
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Good afternoon Catherine,
I’ve asked for your advice before my issue now is both my female conure (Reggie) and male conure (Pee Wee) aka Kiwi are both going through hormone season well.
Joanne Asks... While using light therapy to curb hormonal behavior what is the reason for covering the cage at night (i.e., placing the cage cover over the light fixture) since…
Hello,
I have the Zoo Med Labs Aviansun Deluxe Floor Lamp with Aviansun bulb for my parakeet which I use for an hour in the morning for vitamin D.