what part sugar to water and so so , thankyou good people
2007-04-26 11:53:11 · 6 answers · asked by plumber local union 102 3 in Pets ➔ Birds
4 parts water
1 part granulated sugar
Bring to a boil, let cool and put in a clean feeder.
Don't add red food color - it's not good for them. People think they need red to attract the birds, but you don't.
2007-04-26 12:00:54 · answer #1 · answered by Lynn K 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The right amount is 1 part sugar to every 4 parts water. It is not very good to have the food coloring. It you want to feed the hummingbirds from the feeder, that is already red (red is their "favorite" color)
2007-04-26 14:30:06 · answer #2 · answered by San P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom has always made hers one part sugar to 2 parts water. I would recommend buying a red hummingbird feeder and skip the food coloring. I don't think it will hurt them but I don't think it's good for them either. The color is what attracts them.
2007-04-26 12:01:53 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Mommyof3♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 part sugar to 4 of water. skip the food coloring, it isn't necessary. I boil my water first then mix in the sugar, pour it into a clean container and wait for it to cool. Refrigerate any leftover.
http://www.rubythroat.org/FeedingHintsMain.html
2007-04-26 11:57:50 · answer #4 · answered by copperhead 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
one part sugar to 4 parts water..
ive heard lately that the dye is bad.. but i honestly dont know for sure..
I do know they will drink it w/ out the food coloring. :)
2007-04-26 12:30:18 · answer #5 · answered by Racquel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't remember the ratio but I heard the red coloring will poison the birds
2007-04-26 11:57:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋