Red dye may not be good birds, nor is it necessary. Mix your own nectar 1/4 c cane sugar to 1 c of water. Is this true?

It's not good for anyone. I really wish people would actually look at the ingredients and stop saying the red is "from hibiscus flowers" when it says in their ingredients red #40, which is a toxic artificial dye. Those dyes are actually banned in other countries. Making your own sugar water is the best for the birds and a better deal.

Can somebody suggest why red dye is added to this? is there any valid reason to add something potentially toxic to this mix?

Absolutely not necessary and SO frustrating that people keep purchasing this garbage! For all the people suggesting the red comes from hibiscus, do some reading of the ingredient list and pay attention to red #40 being listed. Other countries ban the use of artificial colors because they are toxic to humans and animals. My own child is allergic to red #40 and I have seen the side effects cause so many problems before we figured it out. Most feeders have some red on them which attracts the birds just fine.. then mix your own food (four parts hot water, to one part sugar - ex. 1 cup water and 1/4 cup sugar) I wish people would educate themselves about these things and not just blindly purchase something out of "convenience" with no regard to the impact.

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology strongly recommends against using red dye in feeders. this goes on, stop using this color so i can buy?

I stopped using this product a while ago. Per Audubon Society, I make my own mixture of 3/4c water and 1/4C sugar. This mixture has attracted more hummingbirds to my feeder than ever before. Keeping the hummingbirds healthy and happy is my goal.

What small bird red on head, green featherd and yellow.stomach

I do not know. Best guess: yellow bellied sapsucker.

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Perky-Pet 238 Hummingbird Nectar, 32-Ounce Concentrate

Perky-Pet 238 Hummingbird Nectar, 32-Ounce Concentrate

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Perky-Pet
Flavour
Sweet
Age range (description)
All Life
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Seeds
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Feeding

🍯100% pure sucrose energy boost

💧Makes up to 1.25 gallons nectar

🧴32 oz concentrate bottle

Description

🐦 Nectar that turns your backyard into a hummingbird hotspot!

GENEROUS SUPPLY - One 32-ounce bottle yields up to 1.25 gallons of vibrant nectar—more visits, less hassle
EFFORTLESS MIXING - Simply add water for a perfect blend every time—no guesswork, just results
VIBRANT NATURAL - Colored naturally with hibiscus extracts to entice hummingbirds with authentic appeal
CLEAN CARE SMART - Recommended feeder cleaning twice weekly keeps your hummingbird hotspot fresh and safe
FLOWER POWERED ENERGY - 100% sucrose formula mimics natural nectar for irresistible hummingbird attraction

Perky-Pet 238 Hummingbird Nectar Concentrate is a 32-ounce bottle of 100% sucrose-based formula designed to replicate natural flower nectar. Easy to mix and naturally colored with hibiscus, it produces up to 1.25 gallons of high-energy nectar that attracts hummingbirds efficiently. Ideal for creating a vibrant, lively feeder environment with simple maintenance guidelines.

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Product Dimensions	12.7 x 15.24 x 22.86 cm; 907.18 g
Part number	238
Item display height	8.82 inches
Item display length	4.23 inches
Item display width	5.48 inches
Item display weight	907 g
Ingredients	Water, Sucrose, Citric Acid, Fruit and Vegetable Extracts for Color, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative)
Manufacturer	Perky Pet
Item model number	100056728
ASIN	B002VAIOTG

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