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Post by melcab on May 28, 2011 19:25:17 GMT -5
Quick question: What does this mean? Does it mean no light bulbs? So if you're playing with them after sunset you have to do it in the dark? lol
The room I plan on using eventually when I get my ferrets has windows on every wall. Is this what is meant by natural lighting? The windows don't have any window dressings at all, should I get curtains?
I guess this wasn't such a "quick question" after all lol
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2011 19:28:25 GMT -5
To me, natural lighting means no artificial forms of light (light bulbs etc), especially during times where there should be darkness. The ferret room here has a large window which provides them with the light during the day. I do my best to keep the lights off after the sun goes down. We have a couple night lights to guide us through the room.
I have blinds on the windows, but most of the time their open (unless it's a hot day) to let the sunshine in.
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Post by Sherry on May 28, 2011 19:51:37 GMT -5
Jackie's right. It means light only during the normal times of sunup to sundown. There's also a study somewhere about how amber lighting is better then our normal lights, which tend to the blue range.
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Post by sherik on May 28, 2011 20:20:30 GMT -5
I try to do the natural lighting thing. I have an amber bulb in the kitchen and a blue light in the living room for night time.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2011 2:17:50 GMT -5
Where can you get amber bulbs from? I'm thinking of putting one in my room light since that's the other place the ferrets are. So if you do haw them out playing after sun down should you just let them play in the dark then? Or with some night lights maybe or the blue lights mentioned ?
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2011 4:22:16 GMT -5
I think blue lights should be avoided, because they emulated natural light too much (which at night time would be an issue). Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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Post by melcab on May 29, 2011 6:12:54 GMT -5
Ok. When you say "amber" light is this a special light one can purchase? Or can you just look at the light from the bulb and if it has a yellow tinge rather than blue then it's ok? Luckily, in my future ferret room we have a dimmer switch! Yet another reason that room would be perfect.
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Post by Sherry on May 29, 2011 10:14:48 GMT -5
Actually, it's just amber coloured bulbs. Because of the colour, they cut out the blue range of the light spectrum. And yes, it's the blue spectrum to avoid at night if you can. It used to be believed that full spectrum light(as in light bulbs for plants) was best, but since that interferes in melatonin production, especially in the winter, just a simple amber coloured bulb is best.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2011 11:45:29 GMT -5
Full/natural spectrum lighting should be OK as long as it's used during the daylight hours only. Example: ferrets are kept in a basement room and they have access to full darkness (dark nest boxes) during the day. This should be OK. If you need to violate the light cycle, amber bulbs should be used during the "dark hours".
-jennifer
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Post by sherik on May 29, 2011 16:35:05 GMT -5
That is good to know. I always thought that blue lights were ok since they were still darker than regular bulbs. I've only been using the blue bulb for a couple of months, if I use it, sometimes I just light a candle so I can see where I am going. Usually only do this in the winter months as it is light til past 8 here already.
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Post by kristin on May 31, 2011 12:32:51 GMT -5
Where can you get amber bulbs from? I got mine at the grocery store. They also have them at Target or any hardware store. The ones I have look like flames. They're "decorative" bulbs, usually for chandeliers I think. 25 watts. Those bulbs are also *highly* flattering to humans, fyi. I used to use them in my house and my parties were famous for making everyone look beautiful.
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2011 12:50:26 GMT -5
Good to know Kristin! ;D
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2011 12:56:36 GMT -5
Thanks! And yes good to know about them being flattering
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2011 12:35:22 GMT -5
Very interesting information, I should try this out, good question Melcab
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Post by katt on Jun 16, 2011 13:21:36 GMT -5
Red reptile night-bulbs are very nice at night. No blue (make sure they are red and not purple-ish), and they provide nice light for human eyes. And it's cozy mood lighting...
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