Message Number: YG9935 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Jen Phillips
Date: 2002-01-09 00:51:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Digest Number 543 (Photoperiods)

Hi there,

That's pretty much what we are trying to do. And from the things I've
read, it seems like some people think that it may help slim the chances of
adrenal problems. Of course, it is still a theory, but I figure it
certainly can't hurt. It's gotta be better than the amount of light they
were getting before. We used to have a regular light on in there for most
of the evening each day (we needed to see them somehow at night :-> ).

>Hi, Jen.
>You have it right - the point is not only to simulate (or use!) the
>real day period, but to vary it naturally throughout the year. That
>helps them know when to put on their summer coats vs. their winter
>coats, etc.

>I don't know about the rice. I haven't used a rice box, and would be
>worried about them eating it, too. Any comments?
>Roger
>Digger and Bear

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Happy Dookin'
Jen, Mike & the Ferrets
Loki, Fria, Jamocha, Vivi, & Duke
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