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carlinraine · Friday 10th June 2011, 02:29

I was wondering what humming bird mix everyone uses?? and which works best, I remember my mom's hummingbird mix of 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to 3 to 4 tablespoons of raspberry powder juice (can't remember what brand but my mom said anyone would work??), has anyone tried this mixture?? I remember when I was small our house was buzzing with hummingbirds almost like a bee nest, people would always ask my mom for her mixture but she didn't share it, but I'm wondering if anyone else has tried this mixture and if it worked for them???

pauld45 · Friday 10th June 2011, 03:05

4 parts water and 1 part sugar. Nothing else! My house is buzzing like a bee's nest, too.

carlinraine · Friday 10th June 2011, 03:15

Thanks I was wondering what the differences were I'm trying to find out if there are hummingbird in the area I moved to and what mixture to use, i asked my mom because of all the hummingbirds that were around our house, she swore by this mixture because people around our house didn't have many compared to ours. i'm hoping there are hummingbirds here, they are such pretty birds :)

pauld45 · Friday 10th June 2011, 03:23

The migration map on hummingbirds.net does not have names on the Canadian part, but you can look. There are other migration maps for Canada.

Backyard Sanctuary · Friday 10th June 2011, 18:50

I use 4 parts tap water to 1 part table sugar (cane). No dyes of any kind as they may harm hummingbirds. Most if not all hummingbird experts will tell you 4:1 ratio and no dyes. Nature's nectar is clear not red. If you feel you need to add red to your clear feeder, tie on a red bow and take it down once the hummers have discovered the feeder. Perky Pets and its parent company have tricked generations into believing red dye is crucial to attracting hummingbirds - not so!

Sorry for the rant. I'll get off my soap box now.

Dana Dana · Sunday 12th June 2011, 16:13

Perhaps, since you are living in a place with a French name, you will get them visiting from Quebec where the RUby Throat hummingbirds do visit, I have read and see here: http://www.learner.org/jnorth/maps/h...pring2011.html

More Hummy lore here: http://www.network54.com/Forum/439743/ and you will love the pics our southern neighbours post!

I hope you do get some. I saw feeders in place around the Great Lakes, N. side, when I drove thru in '88.
Are there any feeders up in your neck of the woods?

Friday 10th June 2011, 02:29	#1
carlinraine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: fort quepelle Posts: 5	humming bird mix question I was wondering what humming bird mix everyone uses?? and which works best, I remember my mom's hummingbird mix of 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to 3 to 4 tablespoons of raspberry powder juice (can't remember what brand but my mom said anyone would work??), has anyone tried this mixture?? I remember when I was small our house was buzzing with hummingbirds almost like a bee nest, people would always ask my mom for her mixture but she didn't share it, but I'm wondering if anyone else has tried this mixture and if it worked for them???

Friday 10th June 2011, 18:50	#5
Backyard Sanctuary Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 158	I use 4 parts tap water to 1 part table sugar (cane). No dyes of any kind as they may harm hummingbirds. Most if not all hummingbird experts will tell you 4:1 ratio and no dyes. Nature's nectar is clear not red. If you feel you need to add red to your clear feeder, tie on a red bow and take it down once the hummers have discovered the feeder. Perky Pets and its parent company have tricked generations into believing red dye is crucial to attracting hummingbirds - not so! Sorry for the rant. I'll get off my soap box now.
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Friday 10th June 2011, 03:05	#2
pauld45 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: south arkansas Posts: 76	4 parts water and 1 part sugar. Nothing else! My house is buzzing like a bee's nest, too.

Friday 10th June 2011, 03:15	#3
carlinraine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: fort quepelle Posts: 5	Thanks I was wondering what the differences were I'm trying to find out if there are hummingbird in the area I moved to and what mixture to use, i asked my mom because of all the hummingbirds that were around our house, she swore by this mixture because people around our house didn't have many compared to ours. i'm hoping there are hummingbirds here, they are such pretty birds :)

Friday 10th June 2011, 03:23	#4
pauld45 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: south arkansas Posts: 76	The migration map on hummingbirds.net does not have names on the Canadian part, but you can look. There are other migration maps for Canada.

Sunday 12th June 2011, 16:13	#6
Dana Dana Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 88	Perhaps, since you are living in a place with a French name, you will get them visiting from Quebec where the RUby Throat hummingbirds do visit, I have read and see here: http://www.learner.org/jnorth/maps/h...pring2011.html More Hummy lore here: http://www.network54.com/Forum/439743/ and you will love the pics our southern neighbours post! I hope you do get some. I saw feeders in place around the Great Lakes, N. side, when I drove thru in '88. Are there any feeders up in your neck of the woods?

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