  
Hummingbird
Nectar Recipe
The proper
nectar mixture for hummingbirds is 1 (one) part white table sugar
to 4 (four) parts water.
Pour 4 cups of water into a pan and add 1 cup of white table
sugar. Stir the two ingredients and bring to a boil. (Boiling
helps slow fermentation). Once the liquid starts to boil, take
the mixture off the heat. If you leave it too long, you could
boil the water out of the mixture. Allow the sugar solution to
cool before filling your feeder. Extra nectar should be stored in
your refrigerator.
Do not use a sweeter mixture - this will cause
harm to the birds.
Do not substitute honey for sugar.
Do not add any dye or coloring to the mixture,
it is not necessary.
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