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Thanks, Ulli.
Jane
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From: naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca
[mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca]On Behalf Of Ulli Hoeger
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 10:28 AM
To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca
Subject: RE: [NatureNS] More on hummers
Sugar syrup we feed to hummers is a imitation of nectar they would
otherwise gather from flowers, which by the way invest their resources into
it to attract pollinators.
Nectar is fuel for insects and hummers which keeps their engines running.
To get other nutrients (proteins, fat, vitamines ...) they have to add
insects, pollen and other plant material to their diet. Nothing we have to
worry about, they take care of that by themselves.
The only thing we have to worry about is to keep the feeders clean and the
sugar syrup from fermenting. And we should stick to the commonly used sugar
concentration, since less sugar wouldn't provide enough energy to burn and
to much sugar may cause other problems.
Junk food is more a problem for domestic animals, us included......
Ulli
David&Jane Schlosberg <dschlosb-g@ns.sympatico.ca> wrote:
Hi. I have a hummer question. I guess this has been discussed "ad
nauseum", but I'd appreciate it very much if someone would enlighten me.
Should we worry about feeding these birds "junk food"? The easy sugar
syrup, especially when fed all through the summer, could be a bit of an
addiction for them, no?
Jane Schlosberg
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