bhella
Culinary Explorer
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share a simple recipe for making Hummingbird Nectar. It's perfect if you have a feeder in your garden and want to attract these beautiful little birds. It's super easy to make and only requires a couple of ingredients.
Would love to hear if anyone else has tips or variations on this!
I wanted to share a simple recipe for making Hummingbird Nectar. It's perfect if you have a feeder in your garden and want to attract these beautiful little birds. It's super easy to make and only requires a couple of ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of white granulated sugar
- 4 cups of water
Instructions:
- Boil the Water: Start by bringing the 4 cups of water to a boil. This helps to dissolve the sugar completely and ensures any impurities are killed off.
- Add the Sugar: Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 1 cup of sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. You want the mixture to be clear and not cloudy.
- Cool the Mixture: Let the nectar cool to room temperature. This is important because hot nectar can harm the hummingbirds.
- Fill the Feeder: Once the nectar is cool, pour it into your hummingbird feeder. Make sure the feeder is clean to prevent mold growth.
- Store the Extra: You can store any extra nectar in the refrigerator for up to a week. Just remember to bring it to room temperature before refilling the feeder.
- Avoid using red dye or food coloring. It's unnecessary and can be harmful to the birds.
- Clean your feeder regularly to keep it safe and hygienic for your feathered friends.
Would love to hear if anyone else has tips or variations on this!