Humming Bird Food

Make your Own
Hummingbird Nectar

Humming birds feed on flower nectar and insects. If you make your own nectar, the correct solution that resembles plant nectar should be:

1 part sugar
4 parts water

Boil the water first, then add the sugar. The boiling water will ensure your hummingbird nectar stays fresh longer and retards fermentation. Add the sugar to the water after it has boiled. Don't boil the sugar and water together. Doing so will cause some of the water to evaporate and will create nectar that is too concentrated.

DO NOT USE:

Red food coloring or dye - as long as your feeder has red on it, this will attract the hummingbirds.

Artificial sweeteners which have no nutritional value.

Honey which ferments quickly and causes a deadly fungus.

Place your humming bird feeders in the shade and keep out of direct sun and wind. Be sure to clean your feeders regularly and replace the nectar every week. Clean your feeders with hot water or a 10% bleach solution. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry completely before refilling.

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