How to Make Your Own Hummingbird Nectar
Hummingbirds are beautiful wonders of nature. These tiny birds, found only in North, Central and South America, are adapted to many climates, but the largest number are found near the Equator. When they find a backyard hummingbird feeder you have set out, they will return to it again and again. Although packaged nectar mix is widely available at garden and home centers, it is less expensive to make your own hummingbird nectar.
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Instructions
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Pour 1 cup of water into a saucepan. Add 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Bring mixture to a boil and stir so all the sugar dissolves.
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Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely.
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Fill a cleaned hummingbird feeder with the cooled nectar.
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Store any remaining nectar in the refrigerator for up to three days.
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Tips & Warnings
DO NOT add red food color to the nectar. It could harm the birds, and is not necessary to attract them to the feeder.
Do not add red food color to the nectar. It could harm the birds, and is not necessary to attract them to the feeder.
Do not substitute honey for the sugar.
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Comments
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I love humming birds. They are so delicate. They are fun to watch. We found our humming bird feeder an will make our own nector and put it out today.
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why use red food coloring?
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Thanks for warning me about red food color. I was thinking about adding it, now I will not. What is the coloring used in commercial nectar and if it is dangerious to hummers, whay do they add it.
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wendyr
May 31, 2008
We make our hummingbird food the same way, and yes without food coloring too.
