Making Hummingbird Nectar

Question

When making Hummingbird nectar is it necessary to boil the mixture if they eat it up within 24 hours?

Answer 1

Yes, the sugar dissolves better

Answer 2

Nope.  Just use regular tap water.  Remember, most of our drinking water is chlorinated.  I let my water for a few days before mixing my sugar in for hummers.  Only takes a couple days for the majority of the chlorine to evaporate out.

Answer 3

No need to boil at all

Step 1Mix 1/4 c. sugar and 1 c. water in a cup or jar.

Step 2Stir briskly with a spoon until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 3Pour the mixture into a clean hummingbird or oriole feeder.

Step 4Cover any unused nectar and refrigerate for up to five days.

Mixing nectar in a measuring cup allows easy pouring into feeders.



Change nectar in feeders every five to seven days - more often in warm weather.



Be sure all utensils are clean and dry before making nectar.



For larger feeders, simply increase water and sugar using a ratio of four parts water to one part sugar.



Artificial dyes, honey and sugar other than white table sugar should not be used in nectar feeders.



Avoid hanging feeders in direct sunlight, which will cause nectar to spoil more quickly.



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Answer 4

The only reason I boil mine is so the sugar dissolves faster.Make sure to clean the feeder and change the nectar at least once a week.