Making your own hummingbird nectar is both easy and cost effective. Plus, you don't have to worry about any additives or chemicals being passed on to your little animal friends.
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| Hummingbird enjoying some of my homemade hummingbird nectar. |
The ratio of sugar to water is 1:4. So, if you are making 1 cup of nectar (enough to fill one of the feeders I have in the photo above), you will need 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water.
You will want to use plain table sugar for this. Honey is supposedly dangerous and can make hummingbirds sick. Alternative sweeteners should be avoided, as well. Stick with white sugar!
In a pan, bring your water to a boil. Pour in the sugar and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Cool the nectar before filling your hummingbird feeders. Each time you refill your feeders, you will want to wash them with hot water and a little soap. That's all there is to it!
Sit back and enjoy the show!
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