Artificial Light

[Br. Fidelis Ebeyer]

Has anyone ever tried using artificial lights with rabbits? We have chickens and we’ve found that using a red light during the winter months helps supplement light and helps with egg production. I’ve heard that rabbits (especially breeding does) can suffer from hormonal issues from the lack of sunlight during winter. Speaking from experience I’ve definitely had issues with lactation and breeding from Nov- Feb. Some just don’t breed all winter but we really could use the meat.

I know they sell those phototherapy lights that mimic sunlight. I use one myself to keep away the winter blues
Any thoughts on how they would work for rabbits?

 

[RabbitsOfTheCreek]

My rabbits are in the basement so they get normal light throughout the day, I don't know if I've had very many problems with breeding in the Winter

 

[tambayo]

LED daylight lamp on 12 hour timer. They are stil happiest to be bred in february, but most will take when bred.

 

[Br. Fidelis Ebeyer]

LED daylight lamp on 12 hour timer. They are stil happiest to be bred in february, but most will take when bred.

So do you have the light on for 12 hours or do you shoot for a combined total or 12 hours between natural daylight and the supplemented artificial light? Do you just use a standard LED light bulb like what you’d use in the house?