Is it OK to substitute stevia for sugar in hummingbird nectar?
By amberwolfone@gmail.com from southern Ontario, Canada
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I would not do that! The sugar provides calories for energy, and stevia is popular with humans as it is so low calorie. Also, it may not be metabolized safely by the hummers. Stick with ordinary table sugar.
No! Stevia is a sweetener for couch potatoes who can't resist sweets; it has almost no calorie value for hummingbirds, who work and need energy. Even greener stevia is close to calorie-free.
I am a trainer and I exercise 2 hours a day. I do kick boxing and boot camps, crossfit and I also run. Stevia for me is a substitute for sugar because I am diabetic. Learn before you give your opinion
A simple no will suffice. Making broad generalizations about people who use stevia is immature.
No. What is this latest " let me feed some phony stuff to the hummers. I'd love to fool them"? Hummers need sugar water. Always have, always will. If they have flowers for nectar they prefer them.
Can you use light brown sugar?
I don't know for sure, but I'd say no. I know honey and other things besides sugar is not safe.
Hello, Yes, Red food coloring is harmful to the hummers. I worked for an avian Veterinarian and they said it would kill them.
No, it isn't. Sweeteners will kill birds. I asked at "Birds Unlimited" and they say only sugar. 4 parts water and 1 part sugar.
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