![]() ![]() These compacts can also be used in the Arcadia bird lamp holder and reflector, which can be attached to the cages of smaller birds, such as finches and non-chewing parakeets.įor larger species we have to be little more inventive. I suggest that the compact style lamps are used over the top of the cage in either an anglepoise floor lamp or a pendant/reflector hanging down from the ceiling. The downside is that they are very difficult to reflect properly. Self-ballasted, energy efficient lamps simply screw into any E27 lamp fitting. There are numerous ways of fitting these lamps, but one of the easiest and safest ways to provide lighting for a small parrot or parakeet is to use a compact fluorescent lamp. Protect your birds by fitting the lamp above the perch. A bright light source hitting the bird side on can cause eye irritation, which can lead to infection. It is essential that all light sources are placed above the bird. A bird lamp fitted 1m (3ft) above an enclosure would be of very little use to a captive bird as the percentage of UVB available at perch level would be minimal. It is vital to fit lamps correctly as UV cannot travel far and the further the light is from the bird the weaker the exposure will be. I have seen some bird lamps that have a high UVA content which is useful, but only produce half of one per cent UVB, which is not enough for birds to utilise. We advise that a lamp fitted correctly near the bird should emit 12 per cent UVA and 2.4 per cent UVB. It is important that UVA and UVB are provided in the correct ratios. They have a very high CRI (colour rendition index), and in simple terms these lamps allow keepers to see their birds in the best possible way, within the limitations of human vision. The term ‘full spectrum’ simply refers to the colour of the light the lamp produces.Ī standard ‘full spectrum’ and even some of the SAD lamps, produce a colour of light that is very close to natural daylight. This lamp has been designed to emit visible light at a colour, we call ‘full spectrum+ UV.’ Standard full spectrum lamps should not be confused with full spectrum+ UV lamps. The Arcadia bird lamp has been specifically designed to allow captive birds to use both UVA and UVB in the way that nature intended. ![]() In part III he explains how to get the most out of UV-lighting. In the first two parts of this series of articles John looked at the importance of UVA-light and how UVB-light can halt feather plucking and bad behaviour. ![]() John Courtney-Smith, a parrot and reptile enthusiast, has developed a great interest in specialist UV-lighting and the science behind the systems, working and advising at Arcadia, the lighting professionals. What is light and why it so important? Part 5.What is light and why it so important? Part 4.What is light and why it so important? Part 3.What is light and why it so important? Part 2.What is light and why it so important? Part 1. ![]()
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