Hummingbirds primarily feed on nectar from native flowering plants, but supplementing their diet with a sugar-water feeder can provide additional sustenance during nesting season and migration. Here are some tips for making hummingbird food:
Ingredients:
- Refined white sugar
- Water
Directions:
- Mix 1 part sugar with 4 parts water (for example, 1 cup of sugar with 4 cups of water) until the sugar is dissolved.
- Do not add red dye.
- Fill your hummingbird feeders with the sugar water and place outside.
- Extra sugar water can be stored in a refrigerator.
- Change feeders every other day and thoroughly clean them each time to prevent harmful mold growth.
Its important to note that hummingbirds also eat insects and tiny spiders to supply protein and feed on tree sap. To attract hummingbirds to your feeder, plant red or orange tubular flowers nearby. Additionally, place your feeder in the shade away from windows and areas with a lot of activity, and if possible, near trees where hummingbirds can perch and chase away intruders at their feeding area.
