How to make Hummingbird Nectar

The Hummingbirds have migrated back to Massachusetts. I put my feeders out the end of April. I make my own Hummingbird sugar water.(Nectar) Its a very simple recipe. Also I put out oranges and grape jelly for the Orioles,Catbirds and Red-Bellied Woodpeckers.

Homemade Hummingbird Nectar ~ Sugar Water!

Enough for 2 Hummingbird feeders

2 cups water
Bring to a boil~ Take about 3 minutes in the microwave
After the water comes to a boil
add:
½ c Sugar
Use a wire whisk and stir until dissolved
I make mine in the morning
Let it cool off
Then fill the "Clean Feeders"
To Clean the Feeders:
I use Distilled White Vinegar
Fill the Feeders with some Vinegar and Hot Water
Use a bottle brush to clean the feeder
Rinse well
Clean feeders twice a week even if they are not empty.
Cut the recipe in half if they are not drinking it all.
Do not add red food coloring to the water.

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[onemayflower1]

Thanks so much. This is our first year putting out hummingbird feeders. Such fun! How do we keep the bees away from the feeder though?

[NaturesFairy]

@onemayflower1 Thank you for watching! The feeder in this video has bee guards which work good,, my feeders that dont have the bee guards always get bees on them! I have brought the feeders in the clean and all of a sudden a Yellow Jacket will come flying out!! I wish I knew a way to keep them away. The ant guard work great thou!!

[mygapgap]

How to make red nectar ?

[NaturesFairy]

@mygapgap I have read not to add any RED food coloring... its not good for the birds!!! Try tying Red Ribbons by ur feeders,, that help attract them to my yard,,, ! Thanks for watching!

[thecoolkidmo]

Thank you

[NaturesFairy]

@thecoolkidmo Your very welcome!! :) Thanks for watching my video!

[thecoolkidmo]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!

[NaturesFairy]

@cshebear777 Thanks so much for watching!! Sure is a lovely day today!! Hug Angel :)

[cshebear777]

Thanks for sharing!

[NaturesFairy]

@cubby1812 Ur very welcome!! :) Thanks for watching!