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I Am Trying to Find Fluorescent Tube Lighting for My 2 Amazons

Mitch Rezman
October 20, 2020
Amazons / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Birds & Lighting
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Marsha Asks:

Hi there – I’m trying to find fluorescent tube lighting for my two Amazons, as I understand the compact bulbs don’t carry quite the same punch.

What few I’ve found with high CRI (93+) and 5000K (Kelvin) are only available in packages, etc., so I’m wondering if LEDs rated at the same level are as beneficial, since workshop lamps, etc, of that sort, are easily available and much more easily installed.

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I Am Conflicted About Artificial Lights for Birds ~ Help

Mitch Rezman
October 20, 2020
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Cockatiels
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David K. is conflicted:

I am conflicted about what I read about artificial lights for birds.

I have cockatiels.

My avian vet says to be careful about such lighting which can damage a bird’s eyes (retina).

My vet has had first-hand experience with this.

I currently use ZooMed Avian sun lamps, overhead.

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How Do I Improve My Bird’s Lighting?

Mitch Rezman
October 8, 2020
Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Cockatoo
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Ling Writes:

Hi, I want to improve my Bird’s lighting, which is currently 2 screw-in compact full-spectrum bulbs.

I like the look and description of the Full Spectrum Economy Daylight Bulb with Clamp Light & Timer.

A couple of questions….can I hang it from the ceiling over her cage?

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How Much Lighting Will I Need for My New Bird Room?

Mitch Rezman
September 30, 2020
Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Cockatoo
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Stephanie M. needs to know:

Hi. I am building a new house with a bird room (for a 30+-year-old female Moluccan cockatoo) located in the middle of the house (where all the excitement happens).

It will have a drain and water for easy cleaning, plus doors for nighttime.

It will also have appropriate lighting.

I will need to install wet-protected light fixtures (easiest is typical shower recessed 6″ fixtures that take standard Edison base bulbs).

That’s my question…if the room is 10’2″W x 5’6″D x 8′ 4″H, how many lights do I need?

Thanks for any advice you can lend

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How Do I Stop My Budgies From Fighting?

Mitch Rezman
September 24, 2020
Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Budgies / Parakeets
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Original question from Quora

My 4-month-old budgie is biting the other one’s feet and both of them are fighting and pecking each other. What caused this?

What does this mean?

What can I do to stop this?

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Why is My Female Eclectus Hormonal but My Male Grey Not So Much?

Mitch Rezman
August 21, 2020
African grey / Bird Lighting / Birds & Lighting / Eclectus parrots
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Trish G asks:

Both are regularly seen by an Avian Diplomate Vet and are in great health, and they eat Harrisons, organic veggies (from the freezer section) and I hide sunflower seeds and pistachios all over their cage for them to hunt, which they do enthusiastically.

We take them camping and sailing with us (my husband is both patient and tolerant!).

Lucy usually lays eggs 1-2 times a year, fall and spring, and I let her sit on them at night for about 3 weeks because I found if I pull them she keeps laying more.

For the last month she’s been biting me quite hard (blood!) when I try to return her to her cage and random other times, and I’m not able to identify why.

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My GCC Likes to Sleep in a Covered Area ~ Is This Hormonal Behavior?

Mitch Rezman
August 21, 2020
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Birds & Lighting / Conures / Green Cheek Conure
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Christopher G. writes:

I have a question about bird behavior, and I thought it might find a home in the birdie brunch.

We have a four-year-old green cheek conure and a three-year-old Hahns macaw.

We keep them in travel/sleeping cages in our bedroom at night, with the doors unlatched so they can come out in the morning whenever they want.

Recently, at night, we have found our green cheek to have left her sleeping cage and nestled into a tight space between the two cages, underneath the towels that cover the cage.

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How Do I Stop My African Grey From Flying Into Walls?

Mitch Rezman
August 14, 2020
African grey / Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Flight
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From Reddit

I’ve had my African Grey for a bit over 2 weeks. He only started flying recently.

He’s a 5-month-old birb and I’m getting worried because when he flies he usually flies into a wall.

Our Response:

Flying into walls can be based on color.

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Which Lighting Fixtures Are Best for a Finch Cage?

Carrie F. writes:

I’ve had diamond doves and then later had lovebirds in the past.

I’ve been without birds for a while, but I’m now setting up a large double flight cage in preparation for getting 2 or 3 pairs of finches.

I have a hanging bird light fixture, but since this cage is so wide (about 5 feet wide), I need to hang 2 fixtures.

I can’t find another one like what I already have so I’m looking around at what’s available.

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I Have Questions About the 72 Hour Circadian Reset Technique

Mitch Rezman
July 31, 2020
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Birds & Lighting / Large macaws
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Bill P. asks:

I have questions about the 72-hour circadian reset technique.

1. During the day portion of the 72 hour period would there be a problem with taking the bird, Blue and Gold Macaw out of her cage for food, exercise, and to interact with the family.

2. Can you provide clinical references pertaining to this technique?

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I Am Trying to Find Fluorescent Tube Lighting for My 2 Amazons

I Am Conflicted About Artificial Lights for Birds ~ Help

How Do I Improve My Bird’s Lighting?

How Much Lighting Will I Need for My New Bird Room?

How Do I Stop My Budgies From Fighting?

Why is My Female Eclectus Hormonal but My Male Grey Not So Much?

My GCC Likes to Sleep in a Covered Area ~ Is This Hormonal Behavior?

How Do I Stop My African Grey From Flying Into Walls?

Which Lighting Fixtures Are Best for a Finch Cage?

I Have Questions About the 72 Hour Circadian Reset Technique

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$7 Ships Small

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Lowell, IN 46356 USA