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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🌸 Sip the Sweet Life: Nectar that Brings Your Garden to Life!

BULK READY TO MIX - Large 32-ounce concentrate lets you prepare multiple feedings with ease—never run dry during peak season.
VIBRANT NATURAL HUE - Infused with hibiscus for a visually appealing, chemical-free red tint that hummingbirds love.
ALLERGEN FREE SAFE - Completely allergen-free formula ensures safe feeding for all hummingbird life stages.
FLOWER POWERED NECTAR - Authentic 100% sucrose blend mimics real floral nectar to attract hummingbirds effortlessly.
TOP RANKED WILD BIRD FOOD - Trusted by thousands with a 4.4-star rating and a top 30 rank in wild bird food category.

Perky-Pet 238 Hummingbird Nectar is a 32-ounce liquid concentrate made from 100% sucrose, designed to perfectly replicate natural flower nectar. Naturally colored with hibiscus, this allergen-free formula is safe for all hummingbird life stages and highly rated by bird enthusiasts. Ideal for professional gardeners and bird lovers aiming to create a vibrant, hummingbird-friendly environment.

Specifications

ASIN	B002VAIOTG
Additional Features	Liquid concentrate that requires mixing with water
Age Range Description	All Life Stages
Allergen Information	Allergen-Free
Animal Food Diet Type	Vegetarian
Animal Food Ingredient Claim	No Artificial Colors
Best Sellers Rank	#18,259 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #12 in Wild Bird Food
Brand Name	Perky-Pet
Breed Recommendation	Small Breeds
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (15,229)
Dog Breed Size	Small
Flavor	sweet
Global Trade Identification Number	00078978238008
Item Form	Liquid
Item Weight	32 Ounces
Manufacturer	Perky-Pet
Manufacturer Part Number	238
Model Number	100056728
Number of Items	1
Occasion	Birthday
Pet Type	Bird
Product Benefits	Attracts hummingbirds, easy to use
Recommended Uses For Product	Feeding hummingbirds
Special Ingredients	Sucrose
Specific Uses For Product	Feeding
Target Species	Bird
UPC	078978238008
Unit Count	32 Milliliters

Reviews

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Je n’ai pas eu de chance. Les colibris ne sont jamais venus.

16.10.2018

J**A

Hummingbirds love this stuff!!!

15.04.2026

L**J

Really handy, but haven't seen one humming bird since I filled it with this? Would routinely see a couple per day when i had it filled with a sugar and water solution. I'm going back to dyi liquid, and presume my birds will return, but if they do not, then i'll update this review to reflect that it was not this liquid.

25.07.2017

J**O

red color attracts the hummingbirds ? Birds seem to like the fluid, good value for money paid

1.04.2026

W**R

Works great

12.04.2026

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