Lighting for your macaw

[junglenutcracker]

Well, as the days get colder and dimmer where we live, I want to make sure that our Macaw gets the right kind of light.

I’d be interested in finding out what other members are using?

I bought a small “full spectrum” bulb but I find it is just too small to do the job.

Should I be installing 48” fluorescent - the daylight type (5000K +)?

Any feedback would be welcome.

 

[Puck]

Hm... You can come live with me in Honduras, LOL--the dang equatorial sun won't stop shining here!

 

[junglenutcracker]

Hm... You can come live with me in Honduras, LOL--the dang equatorial sun won't stop shining here!

Haha! Now, there’s an idea! Can my CAG tag along too?

 

[JerseyWendy]

Should I be installing 48” fluorescent - the daylight type (5000K +)?

Any feedback would be welcome.

That would most definitely brighten things up a whole lot.

I use 'Swag Lights' for my big macs, something like these:
Brite105 Featherbrite Full Spectrum Pagoda Swag Light - FULL SPECTRUM LIGHTING

And I just plopped the following light bulbs in there and am quite happy with them:
Shop SYLVANIA 13-Watt (75W Equivalent) 5,000K A19 LED Dimmable Daylight LED Bulb at Lowes.com

 

[Birdman666]

Winter's when it finally cools down enough to go outside around here...

It's too friggin' HOT most of the year. So mine use ordinary sunshine...