How do i make a humming bird feeder,is red the best color for the sweet water or are they colored blind?

Question

how would i make my own humming bird feeder,and is red the best color sweet water to use or are humming birds colored blind?what is the best time of year to put them out?

Answer 1

4 parts water to 1 part sugar and i boil the water first it helps dissolve the sugar dont add red food color they dont need it

Answer 2

Red is best, it attracts them the quickest.

Most birds have excellent color vision, and hummingbirds are right up there with the 'best' of them.

Answer 3

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