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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 food recipe sugar water ratio

Directions for making safe hummingbird food:

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.

The Best Homemade Hummingbird Food

hummingbird food recipe sugar water ratio

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.

How much sugar do I add to 2 cups of water for hummingbird food?

Hummingbird Food Sugar-Water Ratios

The standard sugar-to-water ratio for homemade hummingbird food is 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. That could mean combining 1 cup of sugar and 4 cups of water, ½ cup sugar and 2 cups water, or what we often make – just a ¼ cup sugar to 1 cup water.

Can you put too much sugar in sugar water for hummingbirds?

Nectar with more sugar is more difficult to digest, and it is possible that if hummingbirds are only drinking very sweet nectar, it could cause liver or kidney damage, especially as the birds will be ingesting less water at the same time.

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.

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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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