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Homemade Hummingbird Food Recipes


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June 2, 2016

Homemade Hummingbird FoodMaking your own hummingbird food is easy and much cheaper than buying the concentrate. Plus you can make it without the red dye, as it is generally unnecessary for attracting hummingbirds to your feeder.

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Supplies:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • sauce pan
  • stove
  • clean bottle (for storing leftovers)
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Steps:

  1. Combine sugar and water in a sauce pan.
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  3. Bring to a boil. This will help kill any bacteria or mold. Then remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
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  5. Fill your feeder with hummingbird food and store the leftover food in the refrigerator. Note: I recommend labeling your storage container to avoid confusion as to what it is. My son poured a huge glass of it, thinking it was cold water. :)
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  7. Hang up the feeder and enjoy your tiny feathered friends!
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April 18, 2011

What happens if you put too much sugar in the water to make the nectar? Can it harm the birds?

 
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August 21, 2010

With regards to the hummingbird feeders they say no red dye, do they mean red food coloring?

 
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May 15, 2010

If you are like we are, we have several hummingbird feeders around our yard. Yes, you can buy the hummingbird food, but this get costly and there is not much in the packages.

 
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May 26, 2006
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