HappyBird Blog: Smarter Lighting for Brighter Bird Lives

Should You Cover Your Bird’s Cage at Night?

Bird owners often wonder whether they should cover the cage at night. It’s a common practice, but is it necessary? The answer depends more on your lighting setup than on...

Should You Cover Your Bird’s Cage at Night?

Bird owners often wonder whether they should cover the cage at night. It’s a common practice, but is it necessary? The answer depends more on your lighting setup than on...

Why Reptile Lamps Aren’t Right for Birds - And ...

When shopping for lighting for your bird, it’s easy to come across reptile bulbs repackaged and sold as lights for birds. These products may look similar on the shelf, but...

Why Reptile Lamps Aren’t Right for Birds - And ...

When shopping for lighting for your bird, it’s easy to come across reptile bulbs repackaged and sold as lights for birds. These products may look similar on the shelf, but...

Why Cage Placement Affects Lighting More Than Y...

When setting up your bird’s cage, it’s easy to focus on toys, perches, or nearby activity. But there’s one factor that’s often overlooked — light exposure.Where you place your cage...

Why Cage Placement Affects Lighting More Than Y...

When setting up your bird’s cage, it’s easy to focus on toys, perches, or nearby activity. But there’s one factor that’s often overlooked — light exposure.Where you place your cage...

How Much Light Do Indoor Birds Really Need?

Light is more than just brightness — for birds, it shapes the entire day.In the wild, the sun dictates when birds are active, when they rest, and when they prepare...

How Much Light Do Indoor Birds Really Need?

Light is more than just brightness — for birds, it shapes the entire day.In the wild, the sun dictates when birds are active, when they rest, and when they prepare...

Can Lighting Affect Bird Behavior?

Birds are expressive — sometimes joyful, sometimes loud. And while yelling, squawking, and vocal outbursts are part of normal bird communication, many owners notice patterns:Birds that yell more at certain...

Can Lighting Affect Bird Behavior?

Birds are expressive — sometimes joyful, sometimes loud. And while yelling, squawking, and vocal outbursts are part of normal bird communication, many owners notice patterns:Birds that yell more at certain...

Signs Your Bird Might Not Be Comfortable with I...

Indoor lighting plays a larger role in a bird’s routine than many owners realize.Light isn’t just about seeing — it guides when birds wake, play, eat, and rest. But when...

Signs Your Bird Might Not Be Comfortable with I...

Indoor lighting plays a larger role in a bird’s routine than many owners realize.Light isn’t just about seeing — it guides when birds wake, play, eat, and rest. But when...