To make hummingbird food (nectar), follow these simple steps: Ingredients:
- Refined white granulated sugar (pure white cane sugar is best)
- Water (preferably boiled or filtered)
Instructions:
- Mix 1 part sugar with 4 parts boiling water (for example, 1 cup sugar to 4 cups water)
- Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature before filling your hummingbird feeder
- Hang the feeder outside where hummingbirds can find it
- Change the nectar and clean the feeder every 2-3 days to prevent mold and harmful fungal growth
Important notes:
- Do not use honey, brown sugar, raw sugar, or artificial sweeteners, as these can harm hummingbirds
- Do not add red food coloring; it is unnecessary and potentially harmful. The red color of the feeder itself is enough to attract hummingbirds
- Boiling the water helps kill impurities and dissolves the sugar better
This simple recipe mimics the natural nectar hummingbirds feed on and provides them with the energy they need to sustain their high metabolism
