Hummingbird Nectar Recipe

Luis
by Luis
1. Combine one part plain white table sugar and four parts water.
2. Slowly heat the solution for 1-2 minutes to help the sugar dissolve and slow fermentation.
3. Allow the solution to cool completely before filling feeders.
For the safest, best nectar from your homemade recipe...


If your tap water contains heavy chemicals, strong tastes or odors, consider using bottled or purified water for purer nectar. Boiling the water before adding the sugar will help purify it, but double check the liquid amount after extended boiling to be sure you have not reduced the volume too far, which could make the sugar concentration much higher. Hummingbirds can enjoy the sweeter nectar, but it will ferment more quickly and may clog feeding ports as the sugar crystallizes.
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  • Debbie Cook Debbie Cook on Jun 17, 2016
    Love hummingbirds! I've found that giving the water a good 3 minute boil and then adding it to the sugar in a bowl, stirring well and letting it cool, prevents thickening.
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