From:
Roger Vaughn
Date: 2002-01-09 10:18:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Re: Digest Number 543
(Photoperiods)
Yes, after reading all of this, I'm trying to figure out how to red-
light our house, too. We let ours have (mostly) free roam, so they are
in and out of rooms where we need to see! Most bulbs aren't a problem,
but I haven't figured out what to do with the halogens.... That, and
I'm pretty sure the neighbors are going to wonder about us.... ;-)
Roger
Digger and Bear
> 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
>
> =================================
> Happy Dookin'
> Jen, Mike & the Ferrets
> Loki, Fria, Jamocha, Vivi, & Duke
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