Hummingbird Food

Recipes for Hummingbirds:

What strength should humming bird sugar solution be?

The simple answer is one part granulated white sugar to 2,

3, 4 parts water. Experiment with your formula.

Heat the water to the point that the sugar fully disolves.

Boiling the water will kill yeasts and molds(which is good).

Let cool. Put in a clean feeder. Store the rest in a labeled

container and place in the fridge for future use.

Place feeder in a partially shaded area high enough to be

out of the way of walking heads but low enough that it is

easy to maintain.

Should you use Additives?

Red food coloring:

Red is a common attraction but it does little to improve the

end result. Just make sure that feeder has a red "lure" when

it is first placed outside. They will find it.

Honey:

Do not use commercial honey as it may cause fungal growths

in their throats.


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