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The Significance of Proper Lighting for Pet Birds

Pet birds often don’t receive adequate lighting during the day, which can greatly impact their behaviour and overall health. Proper cage lighting is a vital element that should be considered when setting up your bird’s enclosure. Hormones, mood, sleep cycles, feather vibrancy and structure, and reproduction can all be influenced by photoperiods.

Companion birds need to receive 10-12 hours of uninterrupted sleep in a dark environment, free of noise and visible light. If a bird is unable to get enough sleep or if it’s interrupted, the bird is more likely to exhibit undesirable behaviours such as feather plucking or aggression, which can lead to health issues. On the other hand, a shorter sleep cycle or one that involves more light is often used for breeding purposes.

While exposure to natural sunlight is ideal, it’s not always feasible to take your bird outside. Placing your bird near a window won’t work either, as the necessary wavelengths are lost through the glass. The best solution is to emulate natural sunlight conditions, including ultraviolet rays, using cage lighting.