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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Perky-Pet Hummingbird Nectar Concentrate, 32 oz Red Liquid Bird Food

Perky-Pet Hummingbird Nectar Concentrate, 32 oz Red Liquid Bird Food

Product ID: 3254886

Details

Age Range (Description)
All Life
Brand
Perky-Pet
Flavor
Red
Item Form
Liquid
Specific Uses For Product
Feeding

💧Concentrate makes 3x nectar volume

🔴Vibrant red nectar attracts hummers

🧪100% pure sucrose energy

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Description

🔴 Fuel their flight with nature’s nectar—watch your garden come alive!

PURE ENERGY BOOST - 100% sucrose formula delivers fast, natural energy hummingbirds crave
ALL STAGE FRIENDLY - Safe and nutritious for hummingbirds at every life stage, with no artificial additives
EFFORTLESS PREPARATION - No boiling or refrigeration needed—just mix with water and enjoy hassle-free feeding
IRRESISTIBLE ATTRACTION - Bold red color mimics real flowers, drawing hummingbirds to your feeder effortlessly
ECONOMICAL LONG LASTING - 32 oz concentrate yields up to 96 oz of nectar, maximizing value and minimizing waste

Perky-Pet Hummingbird Nectar Concentrate is a 32 oz bottle of 100% sucrose liquid designed to mimic natural flower nectar. Its vibrant red color attracts hummingbirds, while the concentrate easily mixes with water to create up to 96 oz of high-energy nectar. No boiling or refrigeration is required, making it a convenient, economical, and bird-friendly feeding solution for all life stages.

Specifications

ASIN	B002VAIOTG
Additional Features	Attracts hummingbirds, Easy to mix, Nutritious
Age Range (Description)	All Life Stages
Age Range Description	All Life Stages
Allergen Information	Allergen-Free
Animal Food Diet Type	Veterinary Diet
Animal Food Ingredient Claim	No Artificial Colors
Best Sellers Rank	#822 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #4 in Hummingbird Food
Brand	Perky-Pet
Brand Name	Perky-Pet
Breed Recommendation	Small Breeds
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 22,329 Reviews
Dog Breed Size	Small
Flavor	Red
Global Trade Identification Number	00078978238008
Included Components	Perky-Pet 238 Red Hummingbird Liquid Nectar 32 Oz Concentrate - Makes Up To 128 Fluid Ounces of Nectar
Item Form	Liquid
Item Type Name	Perky-Pet 238 Hummingbird Nectar, 32-Ounce Concentrate
Item Weight	2 pounds
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	Hummingbird
UPC	078978238008
Unit Count	32 Fluid Ounces
Warranty Description	Warranty

Reviews

K**N

Hummers like it

Hummers seem to like it and it's a good price

14.07.2026

T**E

Highly recommend!!!

My Hummers flock to it!! I start out the spring mixing it stronger and slack off the mixture once they start showing up. Lasts a long time for me!!!

7.06.2026

M**C

Got Our First Hummingbirds With This!

We went for this over making our own at home, since it lasts longer in the feeder usually. Easy to add to the feeder, and gives a good amount for the price. We were able to attract a good amount of hummingbirds to our balcony with this. They really seemed to like it - lots of repeat visitors.

20.04.2026

M**W

Perky pet nectar for hummingbirds

Worked out well for the hummingbirds. They liked it.

28.06.2026

D**R

Convenient Nectar for Beautiful Hummingbirds

This hummingbird nectar concentrate is easy to prepare and a convenient way to keep my feeder filled. The large 64 oz size lasts a long time and makes feeding hummingbirds simple. It mixes easily and helps attract beautiful hummingbirds to my outdoor space. I love being able to enjoy watching them visit my feeder regularly.

7.08.2026

J**N

Birds in my area don’t like this

I have this and ElectroNectar in my backyard and the birds seems to be attracted to ElectroNectar. The feeder with Perky-Pet is still full after a week.

18.06.2026

G**S

A los colibríes les encanta

🐦❤️ Excelente néctar para colibríes Me encanta este néctar concentrado de Perky-Pet. Es muy fácil de preparar, ya que solo hay que diluirlo según las instrucciones. A los colibríes les encanta y vienen con frecuencia a mi bebedero. Es práctico, rinde bastante y es una excelente opción para quienes disfrutan atraer estas pequeñas aves al jardín. 🌺🐦

10.08.2026

K**R

Little birdies love it

They must really like it since they keep after the feeders until they need refilling!!!

24.05.2026

�**.

Pas un oiseau en vue!

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

16.10.2018

L**E

Not suitable for butterfly

Bought it thinking it would work for butterflies, but no joy

6.06.2026

D**N

Delicious.

According to the hummingbirds they seem to be enjoying the nectar.

11.11.2022

K**R

Five Stars

works well

18.08.2017

C**T

Five Stars

five star menu

27.05.2016

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