Okies in the BYC The Original

[Cuban Longtails]

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I've heard that too, especially with older birds.

 

[al6517]

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I've heard that too, especially with older birds.

Yes and the theory is that although any increase in Vitamin D through feed may not help unless accompanied by natural sunlight and heat from the sun on their backs. The natural heat on their backs is from what I have been told is critical in kicking in the fertility.

AL

 

[bethinoklahoma]

Happy Birthday Monty!!! Your a good Man !!
what auction tonight?
AND guess what I bought Yonna thats shipping Feb 1st?
(hint.... it cheerps)

 

[Cuban Longtails]

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I've heard that too, especially with older birds.

Yes and the theory is that although any increase in Vitamin D through feed may not help unless accompanied by natural sunlight and heat from the sun on their backs. The natural heat on their backs is from what I have been told is critical in kicking in the fertility.

AL

What about using those vitamin lights that are typically for reptiles and some avians in conjunction with white light heat lamps?

 

[Cuban Longtails]

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Um... Chicks?

 

[al6517]

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Yes and the theory is that although any increase in Vitamin D through feed may not help unless accompanied by natural sunlight and heat from the sun on their backs. The natural heat on their backs is from what I have been told is critical in kicking in the fertility.

AL

What about using those vitamin lights that are typically for reptiles and some avians in conjunction with white light heat lamps?

????????????????????? Elaborate please.............. sounds interesting.

AL

 

[bethinoklahoma]

vitamin lights... That's a great thought!!
Yes Chicks....

But guess the type.... ?
(hint... I fell in love with them at the show..)

 

[bethinoklahoma]

I need to go get Virginia....
AnnaBell has won the rights to keeping two chicks in her room.
Thoughts? Fish tank ?

 

[Sooner]

Something easier to clean than a fish tank. A clear plastic tote maybe that can be taken out & hosed out when needed.

Keep the light talk coming guys.

 

[Cuban Longtails]

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What about using those vitamin lights that are typically for reptiles and some avians in conjunction with white light heat lamps?

????????????????????? Elaborate please.............. sounds interesting.

AL

Just a thought, that using the UVB bulbs would stimulate the vitamin D synthesis and the regular heat lamps would provide the heat on their backs in the event that the UVB bulbs didn't give off enough heat (plus they are not cheap!).