Sapphire Labs Hummingbird Feeder Fresh Nectar Defender Naturally protects your nectar and feeder, keeping them fresh.Feeder Fresh Nectar Defender is an all-natural product that protects the freshness of hummingbird nectar and stops spoilage. It is bird-safe, and works using a micronutrient naturally consumed by hummingbirds in their diet of nectar and insects. Feeder Fresh ND will protect your nectar for up to 2 weeks, and hummingbirds will enjoy fresh nectar every time they visit your feeder. Simply add a small amount to your current nectar. One bottle lasts an entire season. Contains no artificial preservatives or dyes. Once you try Feeder Fresh ND, you will never want to feed hummingbirds without it. Patent pending. Directions: Add 1 Tablespoon per quart of nectar.
It works! I love seeing the hummingbirds feeding from my feeders and from my garden flowers. My feeders are in full sun, and because they are mainly glass, I could see mold developing inside the feeders. I found this product, and researched the ingredients in this âpreservativeâ, because I certainly didnât want to harm the hummers. The active ingredient is copper sulfate (CuSO4), which is used in many products. Copper is a necessary micronutrient for hummingbirds. The solution is a very pale blue, and…
Keeps My Hummers Happy I’ve used this product (previous one by different maker–but same mixture) for 2 years now. Bought this because the price was good and I didn’t need to run around to get a replacement. It works great in keeping the hummingbird food fresh for a longer period and the hummers don’t have any problems drinking it. I’ve timed things, and when it’s hot 90+ and high humidity here in the midwest, it lasts about 2 weeks vs the 1 week, then cloudy water I used to see. Thanks!
It does keep spoilage down beautifully, but what is the point of Hummers won’t … Hummingbirds REFUSE to drInk from feeder with it.As soon as I reverted back TO OLD copper sulfate FREE mix, they were right back drinking again…Did that twice with same results!… It does keep spoilage down beautifully,but what is the point of Hummers won’t drink. I won’t use it again. ð Good idea but nobody asked the birds!!