Sunshine, which is converted to Vitamin D3 in the bodies of all
creatures, is responsible for the absorption of calcium. Therefore,
sunshine plays a huge role in the development and maintenance of bones,
teeth, beaks, hair, fur and feathers. It is an essential ingredient to
a healthy life. But did you know that a lack of it also causes
depression?
In parrots, deficiencies in vitamin A and calcium seem to be
predominantly noted . But lack of exposure to sunshine is also a vitamin
deficiency. There are an alarming amount of captive parrots that get NO
exposure to natural or full spectrum lighting.
My recent personal experience has left me wondering how many of our
parrots are suffering in the same way I was.
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By Birdtricks.com
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