Hummingbird Food

Chef Joey Z.'s Note:

This is such an easy recipe. I don't add any food color to this as I've heard it's not good for the little birds. Also if you have trouble with ants you can now get a little item that has ant repellent in it that doesn't harm the birds. I have one on my hummer feeder.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 1

• 4 cups filtered water
• 1 cup regular white sugar

Directions:

1. Bring the water to a boil.
2. Take the water off the heat and add the sugar.
3. Stir to dissolve completely.
4. Let the nectar cool.
5. Place in a clean hummingbird feeder and hang outside for the birds.
6. Note:
7. Check the bird feeder on occasion to see if any gray mold has formed inside the feeder, or, any ants have crawled inside to get at the sugar water.
8. If you see any take the feeder down and throw the bird food away. It's not good for the birds to drink this. Chances are they won't drink it anyway.
9. Clean the hummingbird feeder by rinsing with warm water. Then, put a few drops of bleach into the water inside the feeder and clean with a bottle brush.
10. Once clean, rinse with fresh water and let dry.
11. Fill up with new food and place outside.
12. The birds will love you for it!

Reviews

[Wish I Could Cook]

I'm so glad you posted this here. I never remember the ratio. And I'm also glad you left out the red dye. All the experts say that the red on the feeder is what attracts the hummers not the red in the liquid. In fact, some experts say the dye can be harmful. thanks!

[Julie F]

The hummingbirds come to my feeder much more frequently with this recipe than they did when I used a store bought mix. I was afraid "my birds' wouldn't find the clear food. Not to worry - they love it, and I do too! Thanks for sharing this simple recipe. The hummingbirds thank you too!

[Chef #1166993]

Made this today & hung up my hummer feeder & had two customers before the day was over! Hope the word gets out, drinks are sweet & reasonably priced after all! :) This recipe actually inspired me to go out & get my humming bird feeder, thank you for posting!