Hummingbird Food Recipe

Hummingbird Food Recipe

1 part sugar

4 parts water

Bring the water to a boil and slowly add the sugar. Boil for a few minutes. Let cool. Pour the mixture into a clean hummingbird feeder. Store any excess nectar in the refrigerator.

Only white granulated sugar is safe to use in hummingbird feeders. A ratio of 1 cup sugar to 4 cups water is a common recipe. Boil and then cool this mixture before use to help deter the growth of bacteria and yeasts. Don't add artificial food dye as it may be harmful to the birds.

These feeders should be cleaned weekly with dish soap and hot water and rinsed well to prevent harmful bacteria build-up or soured sugar water. Also the nectar should be changed in the feeders every 5 to 7 days.