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Hummingbird Feeder Recipe

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Hummingbirds may be some of the smallest birds in the world, but fluttering those tiny wings can be quite a workout. Flapping away at up to 90 beats per second burns up calories fast; to maintain their momentum, hummingbirds need to eat—a lot! To satisfy their speedy metabolisms, these busy birds consume half their body weight in bugs and nectar, feeding every 10-15 minutes and visiting 1,000-2,000 flowers per day.

You can help these hardworking foragers get the nutrients they need by providing them with their favorite post-workout meal—nectar. This hummingbird sweet treat can be made right at home with a few simple ingredients. By filling your feeder with this DIY delight, you can complement nectar-rich plants and watch these beautiful little birds feed and flitter all day.

hummingbird feeder recipe

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.

The Best Homemade Hummingbird Food

hummingbird feeder recipe

Attract beautiful hummingbirds to your backyard or garden with this simple homemade hummingbird food recipe!

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups very hot tap water
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar

Instruction:

  1. Boil your water on the stove for 1 minute.
  2. Remove the water from the stove and stir in the sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Allow the mixture to come to room temperature.
  4. Fill your humming bird feeder as directed on individual instructions.
  5. Store leftover sugar water in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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FAQ

Is a 3 to 1 ratio OK for hummingbirds?

Keep it simple and only feed hummingbirds the 4:1 water to plain white sugar solution.

Why do you have to boil sugar water for hummingbirds?

We always do boil the water to neutralize some impurities that might be in the water or sugar. Besides, sugar dissolves more easily in hot water. But as soon as the feeder is outdoors, contaminants will get into the water anyway, brought by hummingbirds, insects or just a breeze.

What is the best food for hummingbird feeders?

The best (and least expensive) solution for your feeder is a 1:4 solution of refined white sugar to tap water. That’s ¼ cup of sugar in 1 cup of water. Bring the solution to a boil, then let it cool before filling the feeder.

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Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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