Name: Hummingbird Syrup for Feeders
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 6 min
Yield: 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 4 cups water; red food coloring

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Hummingbird Syrup for Feeders created by Sharon123

This is a cheap recipe for hummingbird feeders my step mother-in-law uses all the time and she says it works as well as the syrup you buy in stores.

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ingredients

1 cup sugar
4 cups water
red food coloring

directions

Mix the water and sugars together. Add a few drops of red food coloring to attrached the birds. Store in the fridge to keep until you need it.

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review by traderslostart

4/8/2013

Never ever put red food dye in this recipe. It is harmful to the birds and can cause the syrup to spoil quicker. Use 1 part sugar with 4 parts water and bring to a boil to kill any bacteria or mold present.

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photo by Sharon123

5/21/2010

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review by Sharon123

5/21/2010

Easy and the hummingbirds don't know the difference! Thank you! Made for New Kids on the Block game.

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review by GingerlyJ

5/2/2010

This really works and is 100 times cheaper than store-bought which is the same thing

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review by Pioneer Nana

4/27/2010

This is a great recipe for the hummingbird feeders.I've using this for about 20 years, the hummingbirds love it.

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