KDWP says it’s not necessary to add red food coloring although you may if your feeder tube lacks this color. Hummingbird feeding is most successful in late summer and early fall, according to MDC.

Skip the honey, and stick to white sugar. Learn how to create an ideal hummingbird habitat. Skip Red Food Coloring in Hummingbird Sugar Water Though hummingbirds are attracted to red, clear sugar ...

Here’s how to make the best hummingbird food for these winged wonders. With their jewel-toned plumage and high-energy ...