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Homemade Hummingbird Food Recipe

We love to make our own Hummingbird feeder food. The pic is proof it works!
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 2 days
Cost 1

Equipment

  • 1 Hummingbird Feeder

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 cups tap water

Instructions

  • For the hummingbird nectar recipe, the ratio is straightforward: four parts water to one part sugar. This ratio closely mimics the concentration of natural flower nectar. 
    Two young girls following a hummingbird food recipe and mixing ingredients in a kitchen.
  • Pour the water into a pot and bring it to a boil. Add the sugar gradually, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves completely.
    A pan on a stove with steam coming out of it, preparing a delicious recipe for hummingbird food.
  • Once the sugar is dissolved, remove the mixture from heat and let it cool down. It is crucial to wait until the nectar is completely cooled before filling your hummingbird feeder.
    A recipe for hummingbird food includes a pink bowl being filled with water in a sink.