Just wondering about using HoneyBHealthy for hummingbirds

[PeteS]

Hi folks,
As the thread starter says, I was wondering if HBH would be harmful to hummingbirds if you put some in their syrup to stop it from fermenting so soon?
Regards,
Pete

[cam]

I put it in my hummingbird feeders - just thin out my bee syrup. No problems noted and yes, it does make the syrup stay fresher longer.

[doak]

If you have the Humming Birds I have you shouldn't have to worry about fermentation.
We have to refill our feeders once every day this time of year. Shouldn't Ferment in a day.:)doak

[PeteS]

Doak,
I wish I had your problem, but we only get 1 or 2 regulars, so it's a concern for us.
Pete

[AllenF]

Give them time to find it.

[PeteS]

I've been feeding the hummers for the last 6 or 7 years the most we get is 2-3 hummers. Needless to say the syrup spoils before it's used up. So I thought if I used some HBH it might last longer, it's hard to tell when it goes bad. I just want to make sure the HBH won't hurt the hummers and it won't chase them away.

[AllenF]

Maybe it is just a new york thing.   I know we have a bunch of humming birds here in the south.

[doak]

Use the smallest feeder you can find. Don't make up your feed ahead of time. Just enough to let it cool if you heat it. Do not refrigerate. A Zinger holds 1 pint. 16 oz's. doak