[NatureNS] Regarding Hummingbird Sugar Water

Date: Sun, 30 May 2010 13:33:24 -0300
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Hi,  Where did you find grapfruit seed extract?
Patricia Dix

Bob Haimes wrote:
> Hi Gayle;
>  
> I was very interested in this concept. So much so that we went hunting 
> for Grapefruit seed extract.
> Found some ,but the only info we need is how large is the batch that 
> she is making up. As we have to mix
> batches of two cups at a time several times a day the amount is 
> necessary. We presently have 12 or more
> hummers around constantly. Please respond ASAP.
>  
> Thanks; Robert Haimes
>
> *From:* Gayle MacLean <mailto:duartess2003@yahoo.ca>
> *Sent:* Saturday, April 17, 2010 9:13 AM
> *To:* naturelist <mailto:naturens@chebucto.ns.ca>
> *Subject:* [NatureNS] Regarding Hummingbird Sugar Water
>
> Hi All,
>  
> My friend in East Chezzetcook who always has lots of hummingbirds 
> visiting every year said that she always has put a drop of grapefruit 
> seed extract into each batch of hummingbird sugar water that she 
> makes. She states it is a natural preservative, an anti-bacterial and 
> is anti-fungal. She also says that it allows it to stay fresher 
> longer. She also puts some in the water of her African Grey Parrot 
> too, to keep the 'nasty's' away. Anyway, she has been doing this for 
> years and says she hasn't lost a hummer yet.
> I've never read anywhere where this additive is suggested.
> Has anyone ever heard of this or does anyone else suggest this?
>  
> Thank you,
>  
> Gayle MacLean
> Dartmouth
>
>
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