The invention is directed to a lighting system for an avian house comprising a feeding or watering system and a source (30) of LED lighting that emits light having a color selected from the group consisting of white, blue, or green, wherein the LED lighting is attached to the feeding or watering system at a height which corresponds to eye level to of the avian species to be fed or watered. The invention is also directed to a method for attract an avian species to a feeding or watering system using an LED lighting system.