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YES.. Full spectrum lighting is a must.. Did you know that even if you put your Grey on the window sill of your home and the sun is shining directly on him he is not getting any benefits.. The problem is your windows filter out the beneficial light rays that aid in your Greys ability to process certain vitamins.. Research it if you don't believe me... Get One...

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Some people swear by them. I dont think its necessary provided you get your bird sufficient exposure to real, unfiltered sunlight a few times per week. Getting some window light every day is also good, but some direct sunlight is a must. Bottom line is that full spectrum lighting does not truly replicate sunlight anyways, there is no UV. It is UV-B that is specifically necessary in the production of Vitamin D. No substitute for the real thing.<br><br>Post edited by: dblhelix, at: 2007/06/28 02:06

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judygram wrote:

Do you have yours on a timer?

 

Yes Judy.. I do... and to Marks point.. Of course there is no substitute for the real thing.. but full spectrum lighting is the next best thing..<br><br>Post edited by: CeasarsDad, at: 2007/06/28 02:04

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Agreed CD, it is the next best thing. There certainly is data out there showing the benefits of full spectrum lighting on animal's hormone levels and other health benefits, in the absence of sufficient exposure to real sunlight. I still do not think its "necessary" provided you get regular exposure to the real thing. But it certainly should not hurt!

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dblhelix wrote:

Agreed CD, it is the next best thing. There certainly is data out there showing the benefits of full spectrum lighting on animal's hormone levels and other health benefits, in the absence of sufficient exposure to real sunlight. I still do not think its "necessary" provided you get regular exposure to the real thing. But it certainly should not hurt!

 

Yeah Mark... but who really knows how much is enough.. and why worry about it.. Get the light, see how nice your bird looks under it... and cover your bases.. ;)

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Sorry.. about the timer question.. Yes I have the timer.. It goes on at 7:30 am and stays on till about 5pm... Ceasar is never under the light for that time because he is out on his play tree most of the day.. but the light is on anyway... Makes the cage and his toys look good... :P

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This is the only photo I have on this computer.. Look at the shield I made for the wire.. VERY IMPORTANT

 

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Don't worry... if you need help with the shield I can tell you how to do it.. it's easy and cheap<br><br>Post edited by: CeasarsDad, at: 2007/06/28 02:36

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