I have two HB feeders and use 4 parts water to 1 part sugar with no red coloring. Each feeder is 30 oz. and my hummies empty both feeders in 4 days. I have ground water with no chemicals but boil the water and then add sugar and clean the feeders often. Re: ants - I use wrought iron plant hangers and have had problems with ants. I spray the base of the hanger, near ground level, with a standard ant spray once a week. Works for me. ... View related article.
