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HUMMINGBIRD NECTAR RECIPE We love hummingbirds and love to watch them allround the day, in particular after a long day, relaxing in our backyard nature retreat. We have 4 feeders that are strategically located allround our gardens. The red, hummingbird nectar feeders ( red attracts hummingbirds) are placed in areas that are naturally specified “territories” ( as you know, hummingbirds are very territorial) which helps cut down on the fighting. Our recipe is derived from the old ordinary recipe, but please be conscious that a lot of exploration has gone into making sure that we are supplying the most beneficial source of hummingbird feed replacement. Our recipe starts with cane sugar. As you know, there are two roots of sugar: cane sugar and beet sugar, of which 70% of the world’s supply comes from cane sugar. Both are chemically “sucrose” and fall into the carbohydrate family. Carbohydrates are effortlessly digested and provide the prompt “energy boost” that hummingbirds need to Sorry! Back to the topic…the second constituent our hummingbird feed recipe is water. Ever thought regarding the type of water you use for your hummingbird food? We have. The hummingbird’s source water comes from the naturally occurring water origins available: dew, rain water and deposits of rain water, persons provided (bird baths), and ultimately that provided in the hummingbird’s diet. We use our tap water which is supplied from our well. The water’s chemical composition is in general hard ( holds calcium and magnesium) but has a TDS ( Total Dissolved Solids) Now, if you’re a city dweller, you may have chlorine or flouride added to your water. I’d commend boiling that water to flash off the chlorine or flouride, 5 minutes of Next ingredient ….RED COLORING….No way! Lets look at it from a hummingbird’s perspective. They like red and are attracted to the color due to genetics and environmental stimuli … flowers. If your hummingbird feeder is Naturally occurring nectar is clear and odorless ( Hummingbirds are not attracted by scent). So why buy these colored or scented mixes? The red coloring (Red #40) has been banned in countries due to it is mutagenic properties ( may cause cancer). Why would you want to introduce chemicals into the hummingbird’s diet that are alien to their digestive system? Several experienced, licensed wildlife rehabilitators have reported seeing disturbing harm in hummers that were known to use dyed syrup, including tumors of the bill and liver. Here is our researched hummingbird feed recipe: 1 share cane sugar/ 4 constituents water ( no chlorine or fluoride) Fill one-third of the container and be sure to change the mixture twice a week. You will need to clean your feeder each few days, with hot water and a mild (10%) bleach solution Hope you enjoyed the article! George Steiner
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful. 14 of 14 people found the following review helpful. I do have a couple positives things to say about the feeder. I like the capacity and the copper plate on the base. The capacity is small, but I like that because it helps me keep the food fresh. I love that the plate is actually copper, and not plated or coated with anything, so it actually changes color instead of rusting like so many other feeders on the market do. If they were to fix the problem with the painted bottle, they would have a good product worth the price. Until then, I would not recommend this to my friends. 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. |
Color Won’t Last
It is not “ruby red colored glass,” it’s clear, with ruby red paint- that easily flakes.