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Pet ownership was once banned in China during the Communist heydays, but is fast becoming popular again as the country opens up and disposable income increases, though raising birds has been a popular pastime in China since imperial times.

Birds Need Light for Optimum Health

All bird owners know that their birds, like all animals, need fresh air, proper food and a constant supply of clean water in order to survive and thrive. But not everyone knows that, for optimum health, birds need light as well.

Although animals are dependent on light to some extent, birds are particularly sensitive to it. Birds deprived of sunlight may develop a variety of problems, including poor nutrient absorption, vitamin D deficiency, feather plucking, and disruption of mating and breeding patterns.

You might think that placing your bird's cage near a window or other light source would be enough to cure the problem. However, since some glass can act as a filter and reflects instead of transmitting certain portions of the spectrum, birds still suffers from light deficiency.

But that doesn't mean you should place your bird in direct sunlight without access to shade. This could cause your bird to overheat.