Sun Lamps or Uv Lamps

[Lovin'Birbs]

Hey Y'all,

Does anyone have any good suggestions as to what may be a good Uv or sun lamp for parakeets. I fear my flock isnt getting enough sunlight and with the winter coming, I want them to be able to have more direct light. Right now, theyre becoming more sluggish than they were in the summer.

[Casper's 2nd best friend]

Full spectrum light bulbs seem to be far cheaper from lighting suppliers than pet stuff suppliers :th_wink:

[Quakerella]

I agree, a full spectrum light bulb will do what you want it to. Just be aware of the amount of "daylight hours" hours you subject your birds to. Unless you are breeding I wouldn't leave the light on for more than a 10 -12 hours day. There are many benefits to full spectrum lighting including Vitamin D, which a bird can not get through a window. I would suggest you stay away from a shatterproof or a safety coated, as these are believed to be coated with PTFE (teflon).