Hummingbird Nectar Feeding Solution
Attract a flurry of beautiful hummingbirds to your garden with this simple and effective Hummingbird Nectar Feeding Solution. Made with just two ingredients—white granulated sugar and water—this homemade nectar mimics the natural sweetness of flower nectar, providing a healthy, dye-free food source for these tiny pollinators. Requiring only 10 minutes to prepare, the sugar dissolves easily in warm water, creating a clear solution that's safe and inviting for hummingbirds. With no need for boiling or artificial additives, this recipe is as eco-friendly as it is easy. Simply cool, pour into a clean feeder, and watch as these vibrant, energetic birds flock to enjoy! Perfect for anyone looking to support local wildlife, this DIY hummingbird nectar is a must for nature lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup White granulated sugar
- 4 cup Water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of white granulated sugar with 4 cups of water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and gently stir the mixture until the sugar has fully dissolved. Avoid boiling, as it is not necessary to sterilize the solution.
Once the sugar has completely dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the solution to cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, pour the nectar into a clean hummingbird feeder. Avoid adding red dye as it can be harmful to hummingbirds.
Hang the feeder in a shady outdoor spot where hummingbirds can safely access it.
Store any unused nectar in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
802 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.2 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 199.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 4 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
