Lighting

[Doyle'sMommy]

I have lots of questions! But I have to ask because you guys know everything! What kind of lighting do you all have for your birds? How long do you leave the lights on during the day? And can you recommend a type of light or website to buy some from? Thanks!

[cfulhage]

Do a search on the board for "full spectrum lighting." This topic is coming up SOOOO often now that I'm getting burnt out on it!

[Conure & Macaw Mom]

This is a light that was posted a couple days ago. I went to the Home depot got 2 of them. For 2 fixtures (4 foot long), 4) T8 light bulbs, & 2 on/off timers, Total cost for everything, $86. Crystal

• Extra long 5 Ft. power cord
• Pull chain switch
• Includes heavy-duty lamp grid
• 7 In. wide reflector
• Operates in cold weather down to 0° F
• Instant-on electronic ballast
• High-quality steel construction
• Uses 2-48 In. 32 Watt T8 fluorescent tubes (not included)
• Energy star approved
• Hardware and chain included
• Fixture Dimensions: 48 In. L x 7 In.W x 3-3/4 In.

[Vega]

Those are the same lights I have. There were also ones with a 12in wide reflector, but the 7in are a few bucks cheaper. I'm still trying to find the proper bulbs though. I couldn't find a 4ft bulb with a CRI rating over 91. I'm still looking for a place that I can purchase just what I need (8) and not a case of 25---which I can't afford at the moment.

As for their current set up, my fids are in the dining room. I turn the ceiling lights on about 30 minutes after they are uncovered (about 7:30am) and they stay on until 9pm when it's night-night time. There's 3 60watt bulbs in the ceiling light.

[FeatherLover]

Originally Posted by Conure & Macaw Mom

This is a light that was posted a couple days ago. I went to the Home depot got 2 of them. For 2 fixtures (4 foot long), 4) T8 light bulbs, & 2 on/off timers, Total cost for everything, $86. Crystal

Rock on, Crystal. I'm glad you were able to find them (was I right on the price or what?).

Now hopefully you can get rid of those other ones...

[Conure & Macaw Mom]

Vega: Try Home Depot.Thats where I got the lights. You can buy them single, 2 pk or more if you want more. Crystal

Megan: You were right! Thanks. I have just got Bonita's put up & am working on the other one. When I turned her's on she looked at it like wooooow! She then look at me & said "Que paso Bonita" Which means whats goin on in spanish. It was so funny. She is now taking a bath. lol Crystal

[Vega]

Thanks Conure & Macaw Mom, unfortunately HD is where I looked the first time. Very frustrating to have to check every bulb there! Of course there were 2 teenagers working that never asked if I needed help. When I looked over the catch their attention--suddenly they had to go to other departments. Whatever.

I just asked my boss where he gets the bulbs for the garage. He said from a guy next door. Duh, never throught the ELECTRICIAN would know where I can find them I'll be speaking with him tomorrow.

[FeathersNFur8]

Crystal, what's the CRI on those?

[Conure & Macaw Mom]

Feathers: I don't mean to sound stupid but I'm not really sure what CRI is. This is whats it says on the package. 48 inch, 32 watts, T8/DX Philips Home Light, Daylight Deluxe. Light output: 2800 Lumens. Energy used: 32 watts. Life: 24,000 hours. Color rendering:85 Color Temp: 6500K I don't think any of this is what you asked but its all it says. Crystal

[FeatherLover]

Crystal, CRI is the Color Rendering Index.
(I just learned this today).