Love & Best Dishes: Hummingbird Feed Recipe | How to Make Hummingbird Nectar

Hummingbird Feed Recipe | How to Make Hummingbird Nectar - Paula shares how to make hummingbird food with sugar for an easy homemade hummingbird food recipe!
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[@PaulaDeen]

Do y'all get any hummingbirds in your yard? I sure I am hoping I will now!

[@lesliesmith719]

The Smithsonian Institute saying it is harmful for the birds.

[@BarbBColorReader]

YES, with a colorful feeder and PLAIN sugar/water mix. HEALTHIER without food coloring...dye hurts them

[@debraday9898]

Paula I am surprised at you. Everyone knows not to add red food coloring.

[@nikkilovesrocks]

Obviously Paula feeds people more than humming birds so calm down everyone! The red coloring has been an ingredient in bird food for those feeders for decades & some birdies do just fine with the red coloring. Some will become protective over the feeder & only allow certain birds to feed. The protective birds will stay around all season never showing signs of illness. It's better to use natural, obviously but it's gonna be ok!!! 🐦 🐥 ok chickadees it's all ok!

[@BarbBColorReader]

It is not ok. It can make them sick. Our newspaper just today said it's time to put the feeders out. Said, NO DYE, no commercial products. Even my newspaper reporting. And a world famous cook doesn't know this.

[@luciw9928]

The premade hummingbird food is not good for hummingbirds. You don’t have to use red food coloring to attract them. That is a beautiful hummingbird feeder with lots of beautiful colors on top. The “flowers” on the bottom of the feeder is what the hummingbirds are attracted to. Hummingbirds need lots of sugar. Have a fabulous day all!! 🥰❤️

[@amylitko2273]

No red food coloring, it is toxic to the hummingbirds. The ratio's 4:1 for recipe is perfect. I have found the feeders with the yellow flower cups where they suck the water from attracts them best. I have tons of nests and babies year after year. I also have a suction cup on my window that holds a hummingbird feeder so when we sit down to meals or a cup of coffee, they are right there to view and admire..Love to you an your family..

[@ellencraig2558]

Hummingbird nectar does NOT need food coloring in it. Some experts say it harms the tiny little birds. I’ve never used red coloring and they feed regularly at my feeder which is very similar to yours.❤️

[@pedestrianrights1257]

"does NOT need food coloring in it", CORRECT. Red #40 is actually a CARCINOGEN. Paula Deen is a f()()1, spreading disinformation that will harm these little birds. BTW, Anthony Bourdain mocked PD for her evil stupidity.

[@Will-ql5db]

"does NOT need food coloring in it", CORRECT. Red #40 is actually a CARCINOGEN. Paula Deen is a f()()1, spreading disinformation that will harm these little birds.

[@adalb137]

It's easy to remember a 4:1 ratio. I only make 1 cup of water with 1/4 cup of sugar and NO FOOD COLORING. It's also good to change out the food every few days as it can get moldy which is also bad for them.

[@Will-ql5db]

not just sugar, but WHITE sugar. PD is ignorant AF.

[@mytimeisnow8142]

Hi, Ms. Paula, for the last 10 years or so I’ve made my own hummingbird food. In fact, I just made some this morning and put it outside for the birds. Your recipe ratio for sugar and water is correct, 1/4 c. sugar per cup of water. As others have noted, please don’t use the red food coloring. It can be dangerous for the birds. Also, please dump and change out your leftover food every few days or so. The water will get slimy(murky), and more quickly during the hot summer months. Please also take apart and wash the feeder parts with each food change, as they can get slimy(dirty) as well. One final note, if possible please try to use filtered or spring water so as not to give the birds the chemicals from the tap water. Cold water can be used instead to dissolve the sugar, like when preparing Kool Aide, so you really don’t have to heat the water and let it cool before putting it outside in your feeders.

[@pirate1958]

"My Time", yes, I too have been taught to never use food coloring. Monitor the feeder. Fill it so far, so as not to waste the "water". On hotter days change the "water" maybe a little sooner. Have several feeders around your area, which I have found work great. Sometimes hummingbirds don't like to share

[@mytimeisnow8142]

“pirate1958” Hi!, I actually have 2 feeders spaced about 6 feet apart in an area outside my dining room window that is my designated bird feeder spot in my yard. And yes, you’re right, hummingbirds are very protective of their food and chase each other away from the feeders. I put only one cup of food in each feeder and the food is usually gone in a few days before the water gets cloudy. So I usually don’t end up wasting much, if any of it.

[@goldie6784]

Please don’t use the red food coloring. It hurts the baby hummingbirds.

[@lawrente]

Beautiful hummingbird feeder! I can never remember to change out the juice. It's supposed to be changed frequently to keep the juice from fermenting. I understand the red food coloring isn't recommended any longer. ❤ Hugs to your family and friends, especially Theresa and Eddie!

[@sandyleonard1605]

Those in the know say to not put in red food coloring. It’s harmful to the birds.

[@fooze50]

Than don't use it 🤷🏽

[@deborahasher176]

@@fooze50 the red food coloring causes the birds' livers to swell and it slowly kills them. Shame on Paula for endorsing food coloring.

[@pookyclown1111]

@@fooze50 don’t be mean. Even humans aren’t suppose to use Red dye.

[@annamariegotschall2874]

​@Pooky Clown let me put it to you this way. No matter what you drink or eat you're going to die regardless. That food dye story has been going around forever. Enough already.

[@pookyclown1111]

@@annamariegotschall2874 why come after me? I wasn’t the one who talked about it first?

[@vickiepatterson1748]

I just filled a hummingbird feeder that I got from the dollar store and I used a prepared packaged mix. They are no longer using the red die in the mix because they're finding it's not good for the birds. The package said it would probably take a couple of days for the hummingbirds to find the feeder but they came the first day!😁 There had been a hummingbird hanging around before I put up the feeder so he found the feeder immediately. And I guess he told his friends because more kept coming until we have a nice group hanging around! For the first time I saw a hummingbird perched perfectly still. We can hear them approaching from the helicopter sounds they make. And we now recognize their happy chirping sounds! ☺️ These little birds are so fascinating and fun to watch! 😘 The reason I got the hummingbird feeder is because they were already hanging around. It's such a pleasure to watch them and be able to feed them! 😚 With all the critters you have on your place, the hummingbirds will be a great addition Paula! 😋 Thanks for sharing this recipe so we can continue to feed the hummingbirds! 🥰

[@cynthiaharrell2144]

My dear Mother is smiling down at you Paula for feeding the Hummingbirds. She loved the song birds and butterflies. ❤🥲

[@confiture1271]

Thank you! Glad to see your videos always. So so glad you got a microphone! The sound quality is great

[@pinkbutterflies1679]

I have lots of dessert plants with flowers in front of my kitchen that attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

[@drobinson2678]

Don’t add food coloring!! It can kill them! Straight 4 cups of water to one cup of sugar!! The feeders are red colors that attracts them to the simple syrup!!

[@shannondavidson1886]

No red food coloring.

[@sheliamiller3185]

You don't put red food coloring in thre hummingbirds feeder it hurts them

[@Lovesoapy]

I get just as many hummers with the non food colored sweet water as with the colored 😊😊

[@andream7500]

Please do not use red food coloring in the sugar water. It kills the hummingbirds

[@dylanclark4976]

Good morning Mrs Paula Deen I love Hummy birds so cute !!

[@mrs.morris6783]

I use a hummingbird feeder with red glass or red plastic but don’t add the red food coloring. This way the liquid looks red which attracts the hummingbirds but without the harmful dye.

[@katherynshiflet5391]

Beautiful, for the hummingbirds

[@BarbBColorReader]

NO RED FOOD COLORING. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. The color and flower trim on feeder attracts them. We get LOTS of hummingbirds at our feeders with colorless food. PLEASE toss that food

[@mammaduck5560]

I love that tea kettle ! I’m searching everywhere for it ! Sold out 🙇‍♀️ I not giving up ! Love u always have !

[@kimmie-kat]

Important: Do NOT use the food coloring. It is BAD for the birds. They will use the feeder when the food is clear. Also you must change it every other day or so because it goes bad fast in hot weather.

[@CandyFriday]

PLEASE DO NOT ADD FOOD COLORING!!!

[@judywolff799]

Food coloring is not good for birds

[@fooze50]

Then don't use it 🤷🏽

[@pookyclown1111]

@@fooze50 stop!

[@wilmaburrgooch981]

My mother bless her heart fed the birds too.

[@valariewillis6000]

Her Fake Chicklet dentures kill me😂🎯👍

[@barbarajohnson83]

Very nice! The Hummingbirds will love you Paula!❤️

[@Jenufir]

My feeder is identical, except for flower colors. Be prepared for the hanger knob to snap off. The feeder is beautiful, but not logical. Giant heavy glass feeder even without liquid, with a tiny thin hanger knob. I used gorilla glue and put mine back together. Went back in the store to buy another one, and saw four more on the shelf with broken knobs. I then opted for the simple plastic ones. Smaller, cheaper to replace, and easier to clean every couple days.

[@deniseheins2133]

No food coloring! Just water and sugar are all that is needed.

[@fooze50]

Love you Paula 😻 you look great and glad I found this channel

[@SamSam-kq6qb]

Not only do I make Hummingbird food, I also make a sugar solution for my orioles. 1/3 cup sugar to 2 cups of water, boiled for about 2 minutes, let it cool then serve in a special oriole feeder. However orioles will come to my Hummingbird feeders as well only their beaks are to big to fit into the ports.

[@sammyhakimvlogs5608]

This was a fun video from today Paula.

[@JPRN.]

You shouldn’t use food coloring in the nectar , the hummingbirds will be attracted regardless

[@rubyhorton9466]

DO NOT PUT ANY RED FOOD COLORING IN, IT MAKES THEM SICK !!!!!

[@deeb8733]

A safe alternative is beet powder/juice!!

[@tammybasden3600]

Thank you for saying this as it can harm hummingbirds and they do not need coloring at all.

[@cecilefranssen5757]

That’s right its bad for them I have a red base hummingbird feeders it works great every year they come to my window middle of may to let me know they’re back just love them ❤

[@cecilefranssen5757]

Paula D do your research before making a video 😮

[@deeb8733]

@@Lettuce-and-Tomatoes They are attracted to the color and the sugar, not the dye.

[@terrilee1566]

Any red food coloring or artificial coloring is unsuited for these little birds. That means no red soda, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, cake decorating gel, or anything else that contains synthetic red dyes. These products can be toxic to hummingbirds and should be avoided.Jul 11, 2022

[@fooze50]

You think over the counter isn't fake ?

[@jerrykeenan1848]

thanks

[@navaleah8663]

Use spring water, no food coloring, and clean every other day or you'll make them sick.

[@marysewitsky4823]

No red food color

[@siamese35]

No food coloring

[@deborahwilliams-rowley4281]

Good Morning Miss Paula I make my own food too I just don't add the food coloring read somewhere it's not good for the birds

[@wandasopchak6453]

Thank u.

[@robertcooney8831]

Good morning Paula 😊

[@mighty_01]

I'm looking forward to seeing the next video on the hummingbirds enjoying their fancy water!! Who Know's maybe They like good ole fashion sweet tea! :)

[@gretadoute1090]

The young man who care for the lady chicks should be in charges of the humming birds too

[@lukec.9819]

Red food coloring is not necessary for hummingbirds to be attracted to a feeder, and there is some evidence that it may be harmful to them. While there is no definitive proof that red food coloring is harmful to hummingbirds, many experts recommend avoiding it altogether. The main concern is that the food coloring may contain chemicals that are toxic to hummingbirds, such as Red Dye #40. In addition, some experts believe that the food coloring may disrupt the hummingbird's natural diet and cause them to become dependent on the sugar water in the feeder, which may not provide them with all of the nutrients they need. To be safe, it is best to avoid using red food coloring in your hummingbird feeder. Instead, you can attract hummingbirds by using a feeder that has red accents or is made from red plastic. You can also plant red flowers in your yard or garden to attract them naturally. And, of course, make sure to keep your feeder clean and filled with fresh sugar water.

[@scottmay1966]

NO FOOD COLORING EVER!!!

[@BeingTink]

Noooooooo don’t put the red food coloring, it causes problems with their digestive system and beaks. Just the sugar and water 1:4 ratio.

[@melissabibby7310]

👍

[@gailgaub3586]

No red dye!

[@jubie8565]

No red food coloring. Otherwise, your recipe is perfect!

[@KarenDub-qq1dx]

Never add red food coloring to the sugar water, that is SO BAD for hummingbirds. You need to remove this video and advise people never to put food coloring in nectar

[@Lvlighthouses]

I make my own and never have used the red food coloring. They will eat the clear hummingbird sugar water without the added coloring.

[@cleopatra4473]

I don't use any coloring, and the hummingbirds swarm our feeders..❤😊

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

Its hard for me to believe that processed white sugar can be good for animals when it isnt good for us. Birds get along fine getting real food and nectars from plants.

[@suzyq7885]

I skip the red food coloring cause didn't think it was good for the birds. I change often cause it gets sour if hot weather. I make food up n put in refrigerator .

[@darianroscoe1017]

You put red food coloring in the hummingbird feed liquid...in fact, it is better if you do not. Personally, I would suggest pulling this video down and replacing it with one WITHOUT the food coloring in it.

[@zrgrnys]

They like just plain sugar water. Ours drink it up. I've heard the red food coloring is not good for the hummingbirds.

[@toniowens1102]

I am glad to see that people know that red dye is BAD for hummingbirds! It damages their kidneys. For heavens sake retract this statement.

[@gailgaub3586]

You will kill them with the food coloring! My hummers come to a clear sugar water, please don’t kill them and tell everyone it’s not healthy for them!

[@maryhannon3767]

Do not use food coloring

[@LindaCatlett]

They say not to use food coloring cause its not good for the birds. They find the feeder without the color of the water.

[@chrismcpherson1204]

Actually you shouldn't use food coloring in hummingbird food.

[@nancybrooks-hartz8807]

Please please do not put anymore food coloring in it! There sniffers,,lol , will find it !!!

[@bjohnson1149]

Oh, Paula, red food coloring will kill the hummingbirds. I know you don't want to do that. Please do your research before you post a video. This is really bad information to be putting out there for all who watch your show.

[@marysmith9361]

Do not use food coloring! It's toxic! The colors of the feeder will draw the birds.

[@heidid5275]

Hey One Eyed Paula!! I love that!!! So,....do you think you'll use the red food coloring???!!!!! LOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@phillipwalker3262]

i’m a palled by this gal and her recipe given to her. You never and I repeat never add red food coloring to hummingbird food as it causes harm to them. Shame on her for not investigating. Hope they take this video down.

[@debbynorton9678]

No, no, no, no food coloring!!

[@dimcleod3214]

Oh no!! Food coloring is toxic!!

[@BrittanyHunter-qc5et]

Your eyes look so pretty with those big red glasses on!

[@deborahasher176]

Paula should take down this video. Apparently she didn't do her research and she will be responsible for harming the birds.

[@fooze50]

Wow you people grow up

[@pookyclown1111]

@@fooze50 go away. Evidently you don’t know about red dye

[@BiscuitwHoneyandcrew]

Hummingbirds will come to your feeder WITHOUT red food coloring, just an fyi!

[@mlss1229]

Well actually red dye is debatable but if you’re making your own why bother?

[@marygray9002]

Never use red food coloring for hummingbird’s as it is toxic for them! Most feeders are red so you only need the sugar water!

[@Mntguy-nr9vl]

Waiting in the comments for people to talk about how dangerous the red color is for the birds. Lol

[@fooze50]

They are 😂

[@luciw9928]

If someone is going to use food coloring, it should be NATURAL food coloring. Red Dyes, especially Red Dye 40, IS DANGEROUS!!! I know 4 people who are allergic to it. My son breaks out in hives every time he would ingest Red Dye 40. It took us a long time to figure it out. The red coloring in the water is for HUMAN appeal. Hummingbirds could care less about the color of the water. They’re interested in the flowers around the bottom and all the delicious sugar.

[@fooze50]

@@luciw9928 I don't disagree but than just use natural . I mean does everything have to be said ? This world is nuts. In the old days we did recipes and stuff and if we didn't like something well we tweaked it . Seriously we are adults ! If you don't want to use regular red dye than don't.

[@pookyclown1111]

@@fooze50 Moe….you had to comment on everybody saying something about the red dye. So hear yourself first.

[@Bloodhoundfostermom]

For educational purposes.....YES, it has to be said !! because red food coloring/dye is causing humming birds horrible deaths ...for example .... their mouths swelling up ... they can't eat and die of starvation..,.onky use pure white sugar...no powdered sugar....no brown sugar...no honey....it causes problems for the humming birds too it's 100 percent necessary "to say it" yes, " it has to be said" when it killing innocent creatures and people don't realize it/ are ignorant to the damage they are causing by using the red dye and the wrong sugar now people ared educated on the subject and can use the information to make the right decision....either make their food properly so it doesnt kill the bird or dont put uo feeders....

[@Alice-vc3hj]

Red food coloring is not good for humming birds. They just need sugar and water. Absolutely no food coloring. I have plenty of hummingbirds

[@debrudig174]

NO FOOD DYE😢

[@charlesperez9976]

Oh Paula,how I adore you! Ooh you shook your booty,I enjoyed that! I did!🥰

[@fooze50]

If no one wants to add the red dye than don't. Simple. 🤦🏽

[@fooze50]

We are adults !!!!! Use whatever coloring agent you want be it red dye or natural. I know about allergies and issues with regular dye. But come on ! Paula was reading a recipe. We can change it up without being told to!!!! Sheesh

[@joyce9523]

SOME OF THESE COMMENTS 🤔LOVE YOU PAULA . A LITTLE FOOD COLOR WANT HURT THE BIRDS.

[@sharonhines9698]

I love Paula too. I love hummingbirds and all wildlife. Red dye is harmful to birds, not insulting Paula, just protecting wildlife.

[@joyce9523]

@@sharonhines9698 ❤️

[@agmin2098]

@@sharonhines9698 well said..