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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.
The Best Homemade Hummingbird Food
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:
- Boil your water on the stove for 1 minute.
- Remove the water from the stove and stir in the sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Allow the mixture to come to room temperature.
- Fill your humming bird feeder as directed on individual instructions.
- Store leftover sugar water in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Homemade Hummingbird Food
A simple and inexpensive homemade hummingbird food that will bring those incredible birds back year after year!
Prep: 5min
Yield: 10-20 hummingbirds
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cup water
Instruction:
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil, remove from heat.
- Stir in 1 cup of sugar until it’s dissolved, let cool.
- Use a funnel to pour the cooled liquid into the hummingbird feeder.
- Place humminbird feeder outside.
- Refrigerate any leftover nectar in a sealed, air tight container.
FAST EASY Hummingbird Recipe Nectar feeding Hundreds of Birds Hummingbirds Feed in Feeders All Year
FAQ
Is a 3 to 1 ratio OK for hummingbirds?
Do you have to boil sugar water for hummingbirds?
Can you put too much sugar in sugar water for hummingbirds?
What is the best food for hummingbird feeders?
Why do you boil water for hummingbird food?
Can you feed hummingbirds anything other than sugar water?
Nectar-producing flowers are a rich and popular option, and colorful blooms will attract many birds. Other hummingbird foods include tree sap, fruit juices, pollen, and insects, including spiders.
