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Full-spectrum lighting is especially important if natural light is not available.

Often our birds are completely housed indoors and never see the sunlight. Even those by a window will not benefit from the sun because the window acts as a filter preventing the bird from absorbing the benefits of the sun such as Vitamin D3. Birds need exposure to UVA and UVB rays from direct sunlight (windows block necessary UV rays) or full-spectrum lighting to synthesize vitamin D necessary for bone health. Birds use sunlight by preening their feathers. The substance on the feathers will undergo a chemical reaction from the sunlight producing Vitamin D3 which the bird ingests with further preening of the feathers. The indoor bird does not have the benefit of this reaction. One alternative is to provide full spectrum lighting.

Unhealthy Light? Dr. Hildegarde Staninger, RIET-1 Industrial Toxicologist/IH and Doctor of Integrative Medicine, stated to a patient that 60 watt light bulbs are the best frequency in which to produce disease. Therefore, she strongly recommended against 60 watt lights in your environment for any reason.

Benefits for Birds: Bird owners already know the benefits of full-spectrum lighting - which also offers immense health benefits for us.

I would suggest starting out with the light in the same room but not lighted or next to the cage and gradually moving it closer to the cage over several days. When the bird appears comfortable with the light is can be placed within 18 inches of the cage and turned on. Ensure that the bird is unable to access the light or cord because most will chew given the opportunity. Also, the light should not be left on around the clock. Night time and darkness is also important to the bird's health and I recommend 12 hours of uninterrupted darkness each night. Some of the better light will simulate dawn and dusk with a slow brightening and dimming and can be placed on a timer for consistency.

Full-spectrum Lighting - for the health of your birds
Avian Sun Deluxe Floor Lamp - FLOOR LAMP Product Features Fully adjustable floor lamp provides your bird with UVA and UVB.
18" Slimline Bird Fluorescent Lighting Fixture W/avian Lamp Product Description Slimline Bird Fixture with 18" Avian Fluorescent Lamp UL Listed
Vita-Lite Full Spectrum Sun Light Simulating qty 4 Product Features full spectrum sun light simulating natural lighting can reduce eye strain, glare, fatigue ergonomic lighting people, pets, plants
OTT-LITE(R) TrueColor(TM) Arial 2-In-1 Floor Lamp Light converts from floor lamp to table lamp with clamp-on attachment included. Extends to 43.5'' The adjustable head rotates 360 degrees and provides double-jointed extension 27 watt OTT-LITE TrueColor tube is included and lasts for up to 10,000 hours Height adjusts from 50.25'' to 66'' weighing 21 lbs. This lamp is energy efficient with low heat and glare which helps reduce eyestrain
OTT-LITE(R) TrueColor(TM) 24W Craft Plus Floor Lamp Powerful, versatile floor lamp is ideal for large spaces. Approx. 16 lbs. Adjustable flex neck adjusts height from 46 to 66 Sturdy base, yet lightweight for portability to all your work areas Decorator grey finish looks great anywhere in the home Energy efficient 24W TrueColorTM bulb included - lasts up to 10,000 hrs
OTT-LITE 13 Watt 2 Pin Replacement Bulb Color Temperature: 5500-5900K CRI: 90-93 Fixture: OTL13TCG Average Life Hours: 10,000
Ott-Lite T13330 13 Watt VisionSaver Light Bulb 13-watt replacement bulb Lasts for 10,000 hours For Ott TrueColor and TrueColor FlexArm lamps Designed to replicate natural daylight for the indoors Conserves energy
24 Inch Ott Biolite Plant Grow Lights - Full Spectrum Natural Light Growing Lamp Lights - Tubes / Bulbs Fits Most Standard 24 Inch Fluorescent T12 Fixtures. Rated to Last 33,000 Hours.
Mini 13-Watt OttLite Plant Growing Light Table Top Growth Lamp Perfect for indoor hydroponics gardens 13 Watt Replaceable Bulb
OTT-LITE(R) Designer Series(TM) Rep. Bulb 13 Watts The OTT-LITE(R) 13W Bulb Designer Series(TM) bulb is specially formulated from a science-based blend of natural earth phosphors to be the closest thing to natural daylight. Low heat, low glare natural daylight illumination. Match colors easily and see tiny details with reduced eyestrain. Rated to last up to 10,000 hours. Bulb works for your 13W OTT-LITE Lexington bedside lamps!
Full Spectrum EasyEye Natural Light Floor Lamp 27Watt Comparable to Verilux or Ott Lite Floor Lamp that cost $100 or more Simulates natural lighting, Flicker free (25,000Hz frequency) Off-shelf 27W bulb included and is equivalent to an ordinary 150 watts bulb and lasts 5 times longer Bulb has an average life span of 10,000hrs Flexible goose neck and Swivel head
OTT-LITE 18 Watt 4 Pin Replacement Bulb Color Temperature: 5500-5900K CRI: 90-93 Fixture: OLFX18TC Average Life Hours: 10,000