Hummingbird Nectar Recipe
This Hummingbird Nectar Recipe is a fantastic choice. It features a clear liquid and a very sweet ornithology inspired fuel.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of granulated white sugar for the energy.
- 4 cups of filtered water for the base liquid.
- Extra water to rinse the feeder very well today.
- No red food coloring or dyes are needed at all.
Instructions
Measure the White Sugar
- Pour one cup of plain granulated sugar into your saucepan. Do not use honey or brown sugar today.
Add the Filtered Water
- Add four cups of water to the pan. This creates the classic four-to-one ratio that birds love now.
Heat the Sugar Mix
- Place the pan over medium heat and stir slowly. Wait until the white sugar is very clear and dissolved.
Boil for One Minute
- Let the water reach a full boil for sixty seconds. This helps kill any bacteria in the liquid today.
Remove and Cool Fully
- Take the pan off the heat and let it sit. The nectar must be very cold before you put it outside.
Clean the Bird Feeder
- Wash your feeder with hot water and a brush. Make sure there is no old mold or sticky residue now.
Fill the Red Feeder
- Use a funnel to pour the cold nectar into the base. Tighten the lid so the sugar water does not leak.
Hang in a Shady Spot
- Place the feeder in a tree or on a hook today. Watch for the birds to find the sweet treat quickly.
Notes
- Always use refined white sugar for the birds' health.
- Do not add red dye because it can hurt the tiny birds today.
- Change the nectar every two days in the hot summer sun.
- Boil the water to keep the nectar fresh for a longer time.
- Clean the feeder every time you add more sweet liquid.
- Use a red feeder to attract the birds without using dye.
- Store the extra nectar in the fridge for up to one week.