We have been using this nectar recipe for years and we have had many hungry birds at our feeders. You will see the nectar turn cloudy when it starts to ferment. Sugar water mixture, it can quickly ferment in the heat and sun causingīacteria and mold.
NOTE: Since this hummingbird food recipe is a. Change the nectar every 3 to 5 days and more often in hot weather. Remember to clean your feeder regularly. Red dyes are not necessary and some may be unhealthy. Artificial sweeteners or sugars have no nutritional value. Do not use honey as this can cause a fatal infection to a hummingbird's tongue. You can store the unused homemade hummingbird nectar in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Use a larger 4 parts water to 1 part sugar mixture to make a bigger batch of nectar. You use it, you'll NEVER want to mix nectar again without it!" Here is a really handy pitcher that we use. Self-measuring Hummingbird Nectar Pitcher Cleaning Feeders: You must keep your feeders clean from bacteria which can be harmful to hummingbirds. Changing Nectar: You must be vigilant about changing the nectar regularly (every 3 to 5 days) to keep it from spoiling. Please Note: If you have decided to hang feeders, feeding hummingbirds is a commitment and there are 2 VERY IMPORTANT RULES you must follow: Very Important Rules for Success and Safety Step 6: Pour into clean hummingbird feeders. Step 4: Boil this mixture for 2 minutes to help prevent it from spoiling too rapidly. Step 3: Stir well until the sugar is dissolved. Step 2: Add 1 cup of white granulated sugar. 
Step 1: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.The Hummingbird Nectar Recipe is actually a "Hummingbird Food Formula" or a "sugar and water" ratio: 4:1 ratio, that is, 4 cups of water to 1 cup sugar.
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