https://community.qvc.com/t5/Home/Will-Red-Food-Coloring-Hurt-Hummingbirds/m-p/203204#M3835 <P>Hi...</P> <P>I have several Hummingbird Feeders and they all leak which<BR /> causes ants and bees..........<BR /> <BR /> I did see a feeder on QVC that has a stopper on the bottom that<BR /> will prevent the leaks......ITEM # M27588<BR /> <BR /> It comes in 3 Multi Colors...Red, Blue and Purple....<BR /> <BR /> Since I do not like the Red or Blue Multi Choices, I thought I would get<BR /> the Purple.......</P> <P>The only problem with the Purple is that it is REALLY ALMOST White, Clear.....<BR /> <BR /> The formula for Hummingbird Food is 1 part Sugar to 4 Parts Water....<BR /> (1/4 Cup Sugar to 1 Cup Water)<BR /> <BR /> I was thinking that I could add Red Food Coloring to the water as Hummingbirds<BR /> are attracted to Red and to make the Feeder more attractive.....<BR /> <BR /> Does anyone know if Red Food Coloring will hurt the Hummingbirds ?????<BR /> <BR /> I have seen ready-made Hummingbird Liquid Food that is Red<BR /> but I am not sure if the Red Color comes from Food Coloring...<BR /> <BR /> I DO NOT want to hurt the Birds !!!!!</P> <P>Thanks a Bunch !!!!! <IMG src="https://community.qvc.com/DesktopModules/ExactTarget/Controls/TextEditor/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/img/ohmy.gif" alt="{#emotions_dlg.ohmy}" /></P> Mon, 14 May 2012 11:16:47 GMT Kat 13 2012-05-14T11:16:47Z https://community.qvc.com/t5/Home/Will-Red-Food-Coloring-Hurt-Hummingbirds/m-p/203204#M3835 <P>Hi...</P> <P>I have several Hummingbird Feeders and they all leak which<BR /> causes ants and bees..........<BR /> <BR /> I did see a feeder on QVC that has a stopper on the bottom that<BR /> will prevent the leaks......ITEM # M27588<BR /> <BR /> It comes in 3 Multi Colors...Red, Blue and Purple....<BR /> <BR /> Since I do not like the Red or Blue Multi Choices, I thought I would get<BR /> the Purple.......</P> <P>The only problem with the Purple is that it is REALLY ALMOST White, Clear.....<BR /> <BR /> The formula for Hummingbird Food is 1 part Sugar to 4 Parts Water....<BR /> (1/4 Cup Sugar to 1 Cup Water)<BR /> <BR /> I was thinking that I could add Red Food Coloring to the water as Hummingbirds<BR /> are attracted to Red and to make the Feeder more attractive.....<BR /> <BR /> Does anyone know if Red Food Coloring will hurt the Hummingbirds ?????<BR /> <BR /> I have seen ready-made Hummingbird Liquid Food that is Red<BR /> but I am not sure if the Red Color comes from Food Coloring...<BR /> <BR /> I DO NOT want to hurt the Birds !!!!!</P> <P>Thanks a Bunch !!!!! <IMG src="https://community.qvc.com/DesktopModules/ExactTarget/Controls/TextEditor/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/img/ohmy.gif" alt="{#emotions_dlg.ohmy}" /></P> Mon, 14 May 2012 11:16:47 GMT https://community.qvc.com/t5/Home/Will-Red-Food-Coloring-Hurt-Hummingbirds/m-p/203204#M3835 Kat 13 2012-05-14T11:16:47Z