Hubby and I are talking about lighting again, at the moment we have the birds in what is supposed to be our dining room. We are going to build a bird room but in the meantime I would like to get lighting in there.
What kind do you all use? Hubby is an electrician so the installation isn't a problem I'm just not sure what type.

I use a 4' shop light fixture with reflective "wings" I mounted to the ceiling above their cages. Right where a ceiling fixture used to be and in all other apartments I install a ceiling fan.

Wendy - I just use the cage top F/S lights by Featherbrite - the ones at we have at the store. They are all on timers. I like the look of them, but I assume in your aviary ou will want to have just a couple. They also have the hanging fixtures which I believe cover a 15' area if you are looking for something aesthetically pleasing.

I have a 4 foot long hanging fixture with downward reflectors and an electronic ballast (very important). The tubes are Philips, but I'm away from my computer right now where I have the exact number saved. I'll post that along with a picture of the light later this evening.

Here is a picture of Ollie's light fixture. I've heard the exact thing can be ordered from Home Depot, either online, or by visiting the store- I can't remember which.



Here are the bulbs I use for it: F32T8/TL/950 PHILIPS
F32T8/950 (F32T8/TL950) PH 32W T8 48" 209056 PHILIPS 5000K LAMP 98 CRI

http://www.atlantalightbulbs.com/eca...LIPS&x=28&y=29

I use the same as Camille.

Camille, is there anything special about the bulbs you use?(sorry, didn't look into those bulbs).

At the Goodwill by my house, they had a bunch of 48" (If I can remember correctly) bulbs by some eagle something brand, they said that they were full spectrum. They were $15 a piece but I can get them for half that on the last saturday of the month, is that a good price? And would they be good?

I also use the same ones (IMO the best available) as Camille, Karen, Tara, Kelly, Joanie, Lunch-Meat-Monster and others.

I have this Featherbrite light.

Me too!!!!