[wisb] Re: Hummer need for complete nutrition in Wi. winter?
- From: Tuftedtitmouse2@xxxxxxx
- To: 2shrinks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:17:20 -0500 (EST)
Hello Tina,
Many zoos use "Nektar-Plus" to feed captive hummers. This product has
protein and other nutrients added. This can be fed in a standard hummer
feeder and would be a replacement for the sugar-water you are probably feeding
now.
Here is a link to the product on a reputable online retailer's site:
_http://www.squirrelsandmore.com/product/599/nektar-plus.htm_
(http://www.squirrelsandmore.com/product/599/nektar-plus.htm)
We are using the product right now to over-winter an injured Ruby-throated
Hummingbird in our wildlife hospital in Milwaukee.
Regards,
Scott Diehl
Richfield, Washington Co.; and Manager, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at
the WI Humane Society
In a message dated 11/19/2011 12:18:07 P.M. Central Standard Time,
2shrinks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
I wonder what a hummer in captivity is fed to make up for the insects that
provide a balanced diet. Insects probably.
What if the Mequon Broad-Billed H. never leaves?
I was curious if a bird nutrition specialist would be considering adding
something to her diet. What would that be?
Dried bugs added to nectar as if from a real flower with resident insects?
I've been thinking.
Tina Keppel
Mequon, Ozaukee
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