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Can You Help Me With Lighting for My Eclectus Parrot?

Catherine Tobsing
May 13, 2022
Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Eclectus parrots
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Victoria K. has an avian lighting question,

hi there, I purchased this hanging full spectrum light for my Eclectus a while ago and can’t seem to find the setup instructions (and don’t see them on your website).

Would it be possible for you to provide it to me?

Green Bean is in his cage 12-14 hours/day and is otherwise on a playstand most days unless I am away from home.

Is it ok for this light to be on for a full 12 hours (I am not often gone that long but just want to make sure because I think one of your articles mentions that retina damage can occur with more than 4-5 hours of UVA/UVB lighting in certain circumstances)?

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Is There a Good Way to Handle A Broody Older Macaw?

Mitch Rezman
May 6, 2022
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Lighting / Veterinarian Related
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Kim M. requests advice,

I have been reading your emails for quite some time. I finally need some advice.

I have a 28-year-old Blue and Gold McCaw. She has been fairly happy over the years. She was my son’s bird until he got married and didn’t take her with him. Now she has to deal with me and misses my son very much but now has resigned to the fact I have to be her person.

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What Suggestions Do You Have for My Territorial Timneh?

Catherine Tobsing
February 4, 2022
African grey / Bird Behavior / Bird Lighting / Hormonal issues in birds
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Tammy F. is worried about her bird’s territorial issues,

Yogi, my timneh African grey parrot has taken over our bedroom dresser and nightstand drawers. He learned to open them months ago, he loves getting in there and throwing everything out.

I let him have fun with it but now when my husband goes to get into the drawers Yogi does a dive bomb to his head. He does it to me also but I’m more aware of him and know he’s coming and divert him.

He does not want anyone in “his” drawers. He gets locked in his cage for this behavior sometimes but he knows when we are going to put him in his cage and he flys off.

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How Do I Handle My Molting Green Cheek Conure With Another Bird?

Mitch Rezman
October 9, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Bird Nutrition
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Lisa N writes,

Hey Catherine hope all is well I need your help again I thought by now I would be a better mommy 🙂

Our Reggie is molting big time she loves taking a bath every day I know it’s a rough time for birds but we also have a Pineapple conure and yes one is a boy and Reggie is the girl.

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Does My Parrotlet Need a Full Spectrum Light Source?

Mitch Rezman
September 29, 2021
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Parrotlet
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Chris S. reached out to ask,

Does a parrotlet need a full spectrum light source?

And if so does it need it all year round if living in eastern PA?

Dear Chris

Unless you are living along the equator, no, natural lighting is not going to replicate what tropical birds need to keep their hormones level.

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May I Use a Fluorescent Bulb Rather Than a Full Spectrum Bulb

Mitch Rezman
September 28, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting
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Sharon McA. asks,

May I use a fluorescent bulb rather than a full spectrum bulb atop my birdcage for my two Indian Ringnecks? Please advise. Thanks.

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Will Full-spectrum Lighting Damage My Bird’s Eyes?

Mitch Rezman
August 20, 2021
Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting
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Rob K. relates,

Mitch, I have read much and understood all of your points about lighting. My bird is a Congo African Grey.

My concern is that I have also read articles about the danger of eye damage such as cataracts from such closeness and intensity of the light.

At the equator, high noon footcandles range from 9-10,000 and cycle up and down moonlight to moonlight (.01 FC @ full moon) and between dawn & dusk (10 FC).

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Is an Infrared Heat Lamp Safe for Warming My Cockatiel?

Mary J asks about,

Infrared Heat Lap aka Spa Time for Kukla

After bathing my cockatiel doesn’t want to be dried in any fashion although she appears cold.

I’m concerned.

Accidentally I was using an infrared heat lamp for my knee one day, and Kukla absolutely loved staying in front of it.

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Why Is My African Grey Sheba Showing Signs of Making a Nest?

Janet M. seeks advice,

My African grey “Sheba” is showing signs of making a nest — any suggestions on how to stop her?

Thank you for any advice. Jan

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Will Bright Full Spectrum Lighting Cause My Bird to Go Blind?

Mitch Rezman
July 9, 2021
African grey / Bird Lighting / Birds & Lighting
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Rob K. has a “Light question”

Mitch, I have read much and understood all of your points about lighting.

My bird is a Congo African Grey.

My concern is that I have also read articles about the danger of eye damage such as cataracts from such closeness and intensity of the light. At the equator, high noon footcandles range from 9-10,000 and cycle up and down moonlight to moonlight (.01 FC @ full moon) and between dawn & dusk (10 FC).

I have a full spectrum bulb in my ceiling 5′ above his cage.

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Can You Help Me With Lighting for My Eclectus Parrot?

What Suggestions Do You Have for My Territorial Timneh?

How Do I Handle My Molting Green Cheek Conure With Another Bird?

Does My Parrotlet Need a Full Spectrum Light Source?

May I Use a Fluorescent Bulb Rather Than a Full Spectrum Bulb

Will Full-spectrum Lighting Damage My Bird’s Eyes?

Is an Infrared Heat Lamp Safe for Warming My Cockatiel?

Why Is My African Grey Sheba Showing Signs of Making a Nest?

Will Bright Full Spectrum Lighting Cause My Bird to Go Blind?

Since 1993Online in 2002

$49 Ships Free$7 Ships Small

Toll Free877 ~ 287 ~ 0810

618 E Commercial Ave,Lowell, IN 46356 USA

Since 1993
Online in 2002

$49 Ships Free
$7 Ships Small

Toll Free
877 ~ 287 ~ 0810

618 E Commercial Ave,
Lowell, IN 46356 USA