![]() If you don’t spot hummingbirds right away – don’t fret. The whole family enjoyed watching it and we were glad he/she joined us for our meal. In fact, we had a hummingbird on our feeder throughout most of dinner last night – right on the dining room window. Once the hummingbirds find you – you’ll need to be filling them up about that often anyway! Lowes or Home Depot carry window hooks that allow you to put the feeders on your windows – which is a fantastic way to see a bird. Try to avoid spilling – or else you’ll be in the business of attracting ants.Ĭlean your feeders about twice a month to keep build-up at bay. Also placing the feeder near flowers and/or greenery – the birds like a quick escape into a tree or brush. I’ve found red feeders with clear nectar are very effective without adding extra colorings. If you have leftovers, keep in fridge for up to two weeks.ĭon’t add food coloring – it can be harmful. So you could do 2 cups water and 1/2 sugar, if you wanted or any quantity that follows the ratio. You want a ratio of four (4) parts water to one (1) part sugar. The birds love the nectar, it’s simple and frugal to make, and it is safe for the birds (unlike some of the red colored packaged stuff from the stores).īoil water, add sugar, stir until dissolved.ĭon’t boil too long – it will change the ratio of sugar to water. My friend gave me a homemade hummingbird nectar recipe many years back – and it works like a charm at beckoning these long-beaked beauties. ![]() They are such fast little buggers that you barely get more than a buzzing over your head as they fly to their next sweet spot. ![]() I love the satisfaction of spotting a hummingbird. Homemade Hummingbird Food (Nectar) Recipe I have this pinned to my Gardening Pinterest board here. Photo taken in my backyard! I have feeders everywhere.
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