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How Long Should a Bird UV Light Be On Bird?

It’s best to leave the bird UV light on for 8 to 12 hours per day—this mimics a natural daylight cycle. (Just an FYI: UVB lighting is important for pet bird’s vitamin D3 synthesis and overall health.) Placement Tips Important Notes Recommendation (not affiliated): This is the exact model I use (this company is also…

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1–2 minutes

It’s best to leave the bird UV light on for 8 to 12 hours per day—this mimics a natural daylight cycle. (Just an FYI: UVB lighting is important for pet bird’s vitamin D3 synthesis and overall health.)

Placement Tips

  • Place the light 12 to 18 inches above the cage.
  • Ensure there’s no glass or plastic between the bulb and the bird (UVB doesn’t pass through those materials).
  • Birds should be able to move in and out of the light — don’t force them to sit under it all day.

Important Notes

  • Too much UVB can cause eye or skin irritation, so stick to the recommended range.
  • Replace UVB bulbs every 6 to 12 months even if they still emit visible light — UV output diminishes over time.

Recommendation (not affiliated):

This is the exact model I use (this company is also recommended by BirdNerdSophie, which I found out after I had purchased it, so that’s awesome):

PureSun Compact Reflector Kit

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