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From: lrasmuss@dante.nmsu.edu (Linda Rasmussen)
Newsgroups: rec.birds
Subject: Re: Hummer Feeder Recommendations
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Date: 19 Apr 89 21:29:39 GMT
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   The best feeder I have found is the "Flying Saucer" type made by
a small company back east, Droll Yankees, Inc. (Foster, RI  02825).
They don't leak (even in wind), don't get bug problems, and are very
durable.  Many other types only last a season or two before coming
apart.  This is the type sold by all of the hummer hot spots in the
southwest: Ramsey Canyon, Madera Canyon, etc. (Ariz.)

   The most widely recommended sugar mixture is 4 parts water to
1 part sugar...NO food coloring.  Hummingbird feeders have red on
them to attract the birds; there is no need to add artificial color
to their food.  It can also be unhealthful.

    Also, one of the most hummer-attractive plants I have seen is a small,
vibrant pink flowering shrub, Salvia gregii.  It is good in hot, dry
weather, too.  Sometimes sold as Autumn Sage.

-- 
                                       ::  Linda Rasmussen
       lrasmuss@nmsu.edu               ::  New Mexico State University
 frontraz@nmsuvm1.bitnet               ::  Department 3-AT
                                       ::  Las Cruces, NM  88003












                                       ::  Linda Rasmussen
       lrasmuss@nmsu.edu               ::  New Mexico State University
 frontraz@nmsuvm1.bitnet               ::  Department 3-AT
                                       ::  Las Cruces, NM  88003