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Well , it is hard to say if it suits reptiles , it will suit to us The following info is from Vikipedia . Human health-related effects of UV radiation [edit] Beneficial effects [edit] Vitamin D The Earth's atmosphere blocks UV radiation from penetrating through the atmosphere by 98.7%. A positive effect of UVB exposure is that it induces the production of vitamin D in the skin. It has been estimated that tens of thousands of premature deaths occur in the United States annually from a range of cancers due to vitamin D deficiency.[7] Another effect of vitamin D deficiency is poor absorption of calcium which can lead to bone diseases. Some studies show most people get adequate Vitamin D through food and incidental exposure.[8] Many countries have fortified certain foods with Vitamin D to prevent deficiency. Eating fortified foods or taking a dietary supplement pill is usually preferred to UVB exposure, due to the increased risk of skin cancer from UV radiation.[8] [edit] Aesthetics Too little UVB radiation leads to a lack of Vitamin D. Too much UVB radiation leads to direct DNA damages and sunburn. An appropriate amount of UVB (which varies according to skin color) leads to a limited amount of direct DNA damage. This is recognized and repaired by the body. Then the melanin production is increased which leads to a long lasting tan. This tan occurs with a 2 day lag phase after irradiation, but it is much less harmful and long lasting than the one obtained from UVA. However some tanning lotions and sprays available in the market don't require UV exposure. [edit] Medical applications Ultraviolet radiation has other medical applications, in the treatment of skin conditions such as psoriasis and vitiligo. UVA radiation can be used in conjunction with psoralens (PUVA treatment). UVB radiation is rarely used in conjunction with psoralens. In cases of psoriasis and vitiligo, UV light with wavelength of 311 nm is most effective.[citation needed] [edit] Harmful effects An overexposure to UVB radiation can cause sunburn and some forms of skin cancer. In humans, prolonged exposure to solar UV radiation may result in acute and chronic health effects on the skin, eye, and immune system.[9] However the most deadly form - malignant melanoma - is mostly caused by the indirect DNA damage (free radicals and oxidative stress). This can be seen from the absence of a UV-signature mutation in 92% of all melanoma.[10] UVC rays are the highest energy, most dangerous type of ultraviolet light. Little attention has been given to UVC rays in the past since they are filtered out by the atmosphere. However, their use in equipment such as pond sterilization units may pose an exposure risk, if the lamp is switched on outside of its enclosed pond sterilization unit.

Hi Shannon , Thanks for your promnpt response . I hope I understand your question right (Sorry , if I judged it wrong , I can be thick smetimes when communicating in English), the budgies can get direct sunlight for a limited time if they choose to get as there are shade places that they can hide , mainly the end of the breeding cabinets and the aviary . I had not decided yet where to place this additional lightening but , I will keep their option about lightbathing .

Hi , While browsing the forum , I found good feedbacks about full spectrum lighting . My bird room receives direct sunlight only after 4 p.m. and I would like to support this with artificial lighting . I have had a quick search n the net and pointed the product below for reptiles to supply UV-A and UV-B for Vitamin D3 poductionwich is essential for calcium processing . Before purchasing , I would like to learn your ideas as this product is not dedicated to the budgerigars . [/size]Sera Terra UV Special[/size]</H1>6500 Kelvin Sun-warm daylight with an abundance of UV for reptiles Full spectrum daylight with 30% UV-A and 4% UV-B Essential for reptiles and other terrarium animals to synthesize vitamin D3 Aids in calcium assimilation to provide healthy skeleton growth and prevent shell-softening Improves the animals' natural colors Color representation~ -index: 95 Ra -properties: 1A (very good) Energy efficiency class: B

Hi Renee , I hope grinding the boiled and owened (I am not sure if I have done right to use owen as a verb , apologies in advance for possible mistakes about my English) egg shells in a slicer robot is adequate ? By the way , sorry for the typing mistake in the soft wood as it should be soft food :hi: Never the less , I am planning to place a piece of lime as their chewing material , I guess this is nothing to do with their crops .

Hi Linda , Thanks for your answer . My buddies get grained egg shells with the soft wood and I am also ordering Calcivet with some more products from Vetafarm recently but I am just exercising on additional ways . I have never looked the matter from your point and I was believeing they were crushing already dead corals , I do not remeber now where I get this , but will have a search . As a person maintained lots of corals , I would mean no harm and not purchase if they are killing the living to have me an easy maintenance of the PH and calcium levels in the aquarium water .

Hi , I was jut brain storming about different ways to supply mineral stock to budgies . Apart from budgies , I am an aquarium hobbist by having seven tanks with cichlids from different lakes for the last 20 years . Tropheus species from lake Tangalika needs a moderately hard water to live on and crushed coral sand is recommended to keep the mineral levels (especially calcium) high , it is very cheap and natural , made from dead corals and can be found in different sizes , I have a 50 kg stock of 0-1 mm grains . Would you think will it be a good idea to add this to budgies daily served soft wood ? Sorry , if this question is very odd for an experienced budgie owner , but you may want to take my budgie hatchling degree written on the left just under my name into consideration and I usually look more smart when I am not thinking

Thanks all for all the replies . Twice a week I add 100 gr for 100 lt drinking water a vitamin blend named Bavitsol , rarely Form-Vit and during high temperatures Cool-E Below are their ingreedents , Bavitsol : (In 100 gr) 6.000.000 İÜ Vitamin A, 500.000 İÜ Vitamin D3, 5000 İÜ Vitamin E, 5 mcg Vitamin K3, 2000 mg Vitamin B1, 1000 mg Vitamin B2, 2500 mg Vitamin B6, 1000 mg Vitamin B12, 10.000 mg Vitamin C, 15.000 mg Niasin, 5000 mg Calcium Pantotenat, 2000 mg Folic acid, 20 mg Biotin, 1500 mg Lysin ve 1000 mg Metiyonin Form-Vit : (In 100 gram) 5.000.000 İÜ Vitamin A, 500.000 İÜ Vitamin D3, 3.000 İÜ Vitamin E, 15.000 mg Vitamin C, 2.000 mg Vitamin B1, 2.500 mg Vitamin B2, 1000 mg Vitamin B6, 5 mg Vitamin B12, 1000 mg Vitamin K3, 500 mg folic asid, 15.000 mg Niasin, 5.000 mg calcium pantotenat ve 20 mg Biotin Cool-E : (In 1.000 gr) 50.000 mg Vitamin C, 170.000 mg Sodium, 250.000 mg Chlor, 60.000 mg Potasium, 250.000 mg Lys ve 350.000 mg Glucose Normally for the calcium supply , I add crushed hard boiled egg shells to the softfood served daily and tried Calcidine before , the blend is with D2 instead of D3 which is not good . Do you think to use Calcivet twice a week with the egg shells added (only the ones used when preparing the soft food , not additionally) could cause an overdose ?

I regularly use Vanodin , it is hard to say good or bad as I had no chance to benchmark it with another product , but as far as I am concerned I had never faced with a bacterial problem .

Hi , I am new to the forum and not sure if I am sending this under the right heading , if not I would appreciate some help forthe correct location . It is always not well possible o find locally specific products that are dedicated to budgerigars and their breeders , after spending time in reading the forum , I have decided to obtain Vetafarm Calcivet via an Australian shop that offers international sales . As it will be more beneficial to get the vital produts (for a breeder) all together rather than ordering them one by one , I would like to learn your suggestions for such products . Thanks in advance .

Thanks for the warnings , I have re-placed her to the nursery .

Thanks for the quick response Dave , I will wash the neck with warm water , he is eating and pooing as usual .

Hi Liv , The parents were so protective even they were attacking my hand during the cleaning if I got close to the babies .

I have a pair just had their first clutch for the year and the last of their youngs was out of the nest a few days ago . Yesterday , I have found this last baby again in the nest , when I checked early in the morning I saw her sitting with mom and sharing the two eggs which probably have recently been laid , may be her grandparents babysitters ? This is the first time , I am facing this , is there anyone who have experienced the same ?

Hi Everybody , I would like to benefit from your experiences on taking care of wounds as I have done a mistake to carry two pairs in a box for a quick travel and in no more than ten minutes a male is attacked by the other pair's female on the neck , the bleeding has stopped in a short while and I have been watching the cock carefully for the last 24 hours , there seems no stress as he is very active and continously sending messages from his quarantine to his mate What precautions should I implement to prevent any infection risks , should I clean his neck ? If yes with what ? Thanks in advance for all your responses . PS : The mate of this cock has already punsihed me for the mistake , she bite my finger when I was tryin to relocate her from the box and have not opened her jaws even after I freed her into the cage .