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Red dye unnecessary for hummingbirds

Adding red dye to hummingbird feeders might seem attractive, but there are differing opinions as to whether it is a safe practice.

“Although I am not familiar with any rigorous testing that proves red dye is harmful to hummingbirds, common sense would suggest that if red dye is not needed in the mix — and it definitely is not — then one should not add it to the mix,” said Louisiana Department of Wi…

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