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Subject: Re: Hummingbird feeder -- What mix do YOU use?
From: Setzler <christie@i-plus.net>
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Date: Sat, 07 Aug 99 13:57:53
Message-ID: <MOD$990807.11725@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
References: <MOD$990806.5484@rec.gardens.ecosystems> <MOD$990807.7384@rec.gardens.ecosystems>



Jason Gillespie wrote:

> In article <MOD$990806.5484@rec.gardens.ecosystems>, Nature Girl
> wrote:
>
> > Hi.
> > I've read/heard a lot of different ideas about what to put in hummingbird
> > feeders.
> > Anyone with very good insight about what is safe and best for the little
> > beauties?
> > Thanks.
> > Nature Girl
> > with a new feeder waiting to be filled. . .
>
> How nice that you are concerned for them! Mine have been very pleased
> with a 1/4 ratio (that is, one part sugar to four parts water). Some
> people say that's a little weak, but it seems to be alright. I'd
> certainly be interested to know if I'm not doing it correctly.
>
> Don't bother with the red food coloring. They don't need it, and one
> never knows what it might do to them.

That's the formula I use, thought I have heard of others that make it
stronger. Do NOT use red food coloring, it is not good for them, and they will
find it just as easily without.
I have also heard you should change the water every 3 days, and be careful
about molds.
susan