Does anyone know what the red color comes from? ive heard red dye is unhealthy for hummers.
1549299
I don't know but I can tell you that this didn't attract ANY HUMMING BIRDIES TO MY HOUSE!
1549300
You don't need to use this stuff. All you have to do is mix 4-cups of boiling water to one-cup of sugar and stir. Then refrigerate until it cools to room temp. The liquid does not need to be red in color. The hummers will come as long as the base and top of the feeder is red.
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The bottle says FD&C; Red #40 and specifically says that the dye is approved for consumption for humans and pets. I have always seen red nectar.
703548
The one I received is clear. Clear is better. I dont know if the picture I looked at before ordering mine was clear or red, but the on I received is definitely clear. You no NOT to put red food coloring in the mixture, right? No need to answer. Enjoy the hummers!
1714984
Reddish Mahogany color, stained. It won't wear well in time since I leave mine out for months in the weather. BUT, the hammock is great - much more comfortable than my previous rope one this replaced (when the wood bars rotted after several years of weather). Very tight, not saggy, did I say comfortable - very.
703552
the glass is clear, but don't put the red feeder liquid in these. read about it online, the dye is bad for the hummingbirds.
139178
Looks like they changed the formula. The ingredient list now says "Purple Carrot Extract (for color)" and there is no red dye listed.
835031
It is a red color but not a true red. Maybe more like barn red? I hope that helps.
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Thank you for your inquiry. Please visit the manufacturer at http://www.humminbird.com/ for more information.-Bright Solutions Shopping Network, LLC
1095057
The fabric is 100% Polyester. The top is quilted fabric and the side panels are more sheer. Some of the hummingbirds are tacked on, leaving the wings and tail free. After it was ironed, it looked great.
1904933
I have not had a problem with bees or wasps on these feeders, and I have on other types. I HAVE found ants on and inside the feeder though, but they don't seem to bother the hummers, and since it is emptied every other day and needs refilling, I keep the feeder cleaned and any ants are not there very long.
951024
you should contact Humminbird customer service. We have talked to them about a problem before and they are very helpful.
1158154
I don't believe you need to paint anything. Hummers are already attracted to the red feeder. The hummers have slowed down here in Northern Calif. due to the colder weather.
703551
The bottle is clear, and is plastic. I ordered some liquid for it, and it was red. You can use sugar water, and put a little food color in the water to help the birds see it better.
1621154
we have both of them out and there does not seem a preference as far as the birds are concerned. I, on the other hand, prefer the simple red one because the little flowers need to be removed and cleaned and that process is taking alot more time. On top of that, we don't have to fill it as often since we do have alot of hummers around.
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I ended up not using this product because what I received is not the food grade quality and therefore unsafe for use where cats live. I have had success with boric acid which I applied in the wall-to-floor edges with tape covering same for safe pet and human nhalation. The problem is not yet completely gone, so I also await a diatomaceous earth product that is food grade which will likely arrive tomorrow.
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They are. Some male hummers will chase female hummers for a courtship type of thing. Others will guard a feeder and chase other hummers. I have around 6-8 hummers that feed off the 3 feeders I have in my front then 3 or 4 that feed off the ones I have in my back. You won't just have one bird that feeds, you'll have activity all day as many birds will fight over a feeder. I have had times where there will be 2 or 3 birds feeding off the same feeder.
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We got it 2 years ago, so color might be different now. It is dark brown with a reddish cast I think. Will have to check when we get home.
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I bought a perky Pet brand hummingbird feeder that has a galvanized metal base recently. The hummers wouldn't use it . Seems sugar water and galvanized steel don't mix. I went back and read the reviews and everyone had the same issue. I am buying this to make my hummingbird feeder into a seed feeder.