alright. at our house, during the spring, we usually put up humming bird feeders... we were going to put them up today, but we came to find we didnt have any nectar mix.
NOW, i have heard that peoplecan make their own mix with sugar and water. but im not sure how much...
ive heard it was 3parts water, and 1 part sugar. is this right?
what do you use??
thanks!
2007-04-22 05:50:51 · 11 answers · asked by Jordan S 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Humming Bird Nectar Recipe:
1 Part granulated sugar (1 Cup)
4 Parts Water (4 Cups)
Bring water to rolling boil for one minute. Pour over sugar and mix until well dissolved. Allow to cool completely. Fill feeders with cooled mix. NO coloring is needed. It is recommended you NOT use food coloring.
2007-04-22 05:56:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have what is called a Spider that is right outside my window. I have 2 Humming bird feeders hanging on it plus one wild bird feeder and 4 hanging baskets with real flowers in them. I watch all the birds coming to eat there all the time while I am setting here at my computer. So far (knock on wood) have never had a problem with any of the birds that come here to eat.
2016-05-21 01:15:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 parts water, 1 part sugar (NOT honey).
Bring water to a boil and stir in sugar. Boil for 2 -3 minutes. Let cool before you pour into feeders. Unused nectar can be stored tightly covered in fridge for about a week.
2007-04-22 05:56:21 · answer #3 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Jordan. All these are very good answers. I must stress, do not use honey or any artificial sweeteners. Also, food coloring is not necessary. Be sure to clean your feeders with soap and water often. On another note, last year I bought "Ant Guards" from Petsmart. The ant guard really does work and I highly recommend! Good luck!
2007-04-22 06:06:26 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
3 parts water, to 1 part sugar. Boil the water, stir in the sugar, let cool. Do not put red dye in the mix.
2007-04-22 05:55:16 · answer #5 · answered by Joan H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes - that is the ratio I use. You can do a 4/1 ratio but they tend to like it sweeter this time of year as they migrate.
2007-04-22 05:55:51 · answer #6 · answered by arkiemom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use a half cup suger, and 1 cup water. mix until dissolved then add 2 drops of red food coloring and you're done. (the food coloring can actually be any color, I tried blue and they loved it)
2007-04-22 05:53:46 · answer #7 · answered by brubabe 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
cover the botom with suger about a half inch and then add water and mix together with a spoon
2007-04-22 05:55:19 · answer #8 · answered by Haleigh L 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We have used the mix you said.
2007-04-22 06:25:47 · answer #9 · answered by luckford2004 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 part sugar to three or four (both attract)
Do not use honey.
2007-04-22 05:57:10 · answer #10 · answered by Choqs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋