Hummingbird Food Wild Bird Nectar, Hummingbird Food for Outside Feeder, (3) 3-oz. Pre-Measured Packets

I've been feeding hummingbirds in my back yard for years. I always bought whatever powdered food the local hardware store carried, as I thought they were all the same, as long as they were red. I know some people have said the red coloring was bad for the birds, but the hummers in my yard wouldn't touch the sugar water solution I tried making myself per the directions I've seen in other reviews. It worried me that the red stuff wasn't ideal, but at least they would drink it, and it had to be better for them than nothing.I tried this brand out of curiosity, and because it says the coloring is from natural sources and was therefore more healthy. I could tell immediately when mixing it up that it was different than the artificially-colored mixtures, as the redness has a deeper, beet-colored hue that has a slightly peach-tinged foam when shaken. If you've ever tried to use plant-based dyes to color something, you know what I mean. So I was already feeling much better about providing a healthy alternative, but I was totally unprepared for how much they would like it. I used to get four or five birds in my yard, who would take turns feeding at my four feeders, one at a time (mine were quite territorial, apparently). Within three days of putting out this new food, suddenly I have a dozen or more hummers at the feeders, and for some reason most of them will feed simultaneously now (except for one guy who seems determined to monopolize one feeder for himself). At high feeding hours, morning and late afternoon, they positively swarm my feeders now! They're so much fun to watch, swooping round each other and practically lining up for their turns at the feeders - it's like an aerial ballet.This food costs a bit more than the standard red stuff, but it attracts so many more hummers it's totally worth it. And I love that it is more nutritious for the birds. You really must try it!Be sure you are careful to replace the food regularly. Having been used to the artificially colored food, I sometimes overfilled my feeders and the nectar was fine for quite a while. But because the coloring is from natural sources in this product, it doesn't stay fresh for as long. We were away for a bit over a week, and when we returned home I found the nectar in one of the feeders had thickened and become moldy. So I'm only filling my feeders with enough nectar to last the birds for three days or so, then starting over with a fresh supply. It's still worth it to give the birds healthy food!UPDATE July 2014: Like other reviewers, I became discouraged (and a little ticked off) at the increasing price of this food. I finally reached my limit and decided to try something else this year. The hummingbirds went on strike. We had one or two birds a day, and that was it. So I broke down and ordered one box, as a test. Within days they were back in droves. I don't know what it is about this stuff, but it's like crack to them. I suppose I'll just have to get a second job to pay for their habit.

This Audubon Park Hummingbird Nectar Powder is fantastic! It’s super easy to mix—just add water, and it’s ready to go. The hummingbirds love it and come around often. I also like that it doesn’t contain artificial dyes, which makes it safe for the birds. Affordable and works perfectly with my feeders. Highly recommend!

This hummingbird food is easy to make and the birds love it. I have tried a few different brands and they like this mix the most. When the liquid is empty the fly up to me to let me know.

The hummingbirds instantly began feeding as soon as I hung up the feeder, they love it...but this granular sugar-like product comes in strangely brittle clear pouches that cracked and leaked inside the exterior box during shipment. Worse, when trying to move a pouch out of the box to a mixing cup, twice now the pouch cracked open without warning and spilled the mix everywhere. Please use more flexible, higher-quality pouches and everyone will be happy!

Hummingbirds love this mixture.

It’s a good product, but it came shipped open two times so I’m gonna buy it from the store next time

I love to watch Hummingbirds and if you're a fan of these little guys this is the nectar to use. Every Spring after the coldest nights have passed, around April or May in my zone, I simply mix one pre-measured 3 ounce packet of food with 15 ounces of cold water and stir until desolved. I hang the feeder out that morning and almost always I have a little Hummer later that very same day, seriously.I've tested other brands and have gotten immediate results. Using the same feeder, I've switched brands and the birds can tell the difference.They don't come around as often and when they do I think they give me dirty looks.They really seem to prefer "Mills Bros". If I didn't believe it, when I go shopping I would just buy whatever brand the grocery store just two miles away has instead of ordering on line.I'm writing this review just before placing another order because I noticed the "Write A Review" on my account page and wanted to share my satisfaction with this product. I only have 3 birds on one feeder right now and they seem to be getting along pretty well. If they start guarding and fighting over the food I'll put up another feeder or even three. It's more trouble and expensive but it helps keep the peace and the less agressive won't have to go without.I hope that you find this information helpful. Please be kind to all animals, we're all they have. Thanks, Goodcat

Nice nectar mix when they arrive intact. Have had several bags arrive damaged, however. Seller has no return policy so buyer beware.