Making 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)
Steps:
Combine sugar and water in a sauce pan.
Bring to a boil. This will help kill any bacteria or mold. Then remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
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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Hang up the feeder and enjoy your tiny feathered friends!
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.