Is is OK to substitute brown sugar for white sugar in nectar?
By Bridgitte J
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Brown sugar contains molasses, whereas white sugar doesn't. I would stick with white sugar only.
Agree with MCW. I have herd of other people asking about substituting white cane sugar in hummingbird feeders and many people say don't do it. Someone asked about using sugar substitutes like Sweet and Low.
Substitutions of any kind kill. Good white sugar and water only. I use 4 to 1. I have a few that winter over so I use 3 to 1 for winter months. I shine a light on the feeder to keep it from freezing. I adore my hummers. Would never substitute and kill them.
Cane sugar cannot be bad for humming birds, as just white sugar can be obtained from sugar beets, one of the most highly sprayed insecticide crop. Cane sugar is white and should be used for humming birds.
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