Zoo Med Avian Sun Compact Fluorescent Bird Lamp, 26-watt

Your indoor parrots and birds need these lamps replaced every year to make vitamin D that they would normally get from the sun. My middle age parrots were starting to have health issues. I read an article on their need for direct sunlight not just light coming through a window. Using these lamps for 6 hours per day takes care of this need. If you cannot remember to turn them on, it is best to put them on a timer so they are on and off at the same time every day. Follow the location and burn in instructions when you set them up. Put the future date for replacement on you calendar and replace every year. Your parrots and birds will enjoy better health.

In the northern states winter is long and there are a lot of gray days. The avian sun provides for more sunlight and makes my bird happy and healthy.

I keep the light on during his waking hours & his feathers are always bright & colorful!

cant recommend at this time rated at 3 didnt use at all- since Description is not accurate, it's not a lamp, would like to return I didn't realize it was just a bulb only-

As soon as I turned this on, my female lutino budgie looked all around the cage as if she just put on those colorblind sunglasses that humans can get. It was really cute. I knew the sun was good for birds but didn’t know that they are actually “colorblind” without it. They can see better, find and choose food easier, as well as choose mates and friends with more confidence. My male doesn’t show any change in behavior (he’s always a nut) but my female definitely does every time it’s on. Something to note: I was only able to use this for one week because it fell and a piece cracked off the end and it stopped working. It only fell about a foot and a half but make sure however you have it set up As soon as I turned this on, my female lutino budgie looked all around the cage as if she just put on those colorblind sunglasses that humans can get. It was really cute. I knew the sun was good for birds but didn’t know that they are actually “colorblind” without it. They can see better, find and choose food easier, as well as choose mates and friends with more confidence. My male doesn’t show any change in behavior (he’s always a nut) but my female definitely does every time it’s on. Something to note: I was only able to use this for one week because it fell and a piece cracked off the end and it stopped working. It only fell about a foot and a half but make sure however you have it set up that it’s very secure. Thankfully the birds were ok but when I buy a new one I will be putting it in an adjustable lamp instead of hanging from a hook. … more

On a timer for 8 hours a day. They need this when they are kept indoors and don’t have direct sunlight. Even f they are beside a window.

I plugged it in the first socket and after a second of light, it went out. Then I put it in two more and nothing.

My bird is a baby from a breeding pair from 30 years ago. She is getting old now and the light helps her especially in the winter. a timer is a good idea because they need 12 hrs of daylight and 12 hrs of darkness. It needs to be as close to the birds as possible with out letting them being able to chew on any part if the light or cord. hang it over there cage and they will bath in it when they need to. I use a light cover like a mechanic uses to work on cars ,so the rays reflect down on my bird. She can get away from it if she wants.

Could tell a real difference in my conure's behavior after installing this lamp-- much more active and happier. Bulbs last about a year-- not bad for the price.

CHEWY YOUR A ROCKSTAR. My Vet recommended this and my Parrot seem's to enjoy the lite.