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I do wonder.did you READ the post in its entirety or just the recipe itself? As an award-winning blogger and writer, I can assure you my words were thoroughly researched before written. Hi, Pamela- I appreciate your comment although I feel you could have gotten your point across without the condescending tone. Then use a curved bottle brush or pipe cleaners to give them a good scrub down before allowing them to dry completely. What's the best way to go about cleaning hummingbird feeders?Ĭleaning hummingbird feeders is super simple! Give them a bath for an hour or so in a simple solution of 1 part white vinegar to 2 parts water.

Just make sure to keep the hummingbird nectar recipe from freezing. When do you bring in hummingbird feeders?īring hummingbird feeders back in sometime between October 1st and Thanksgiving, but if you live in a warmer climate (like I do here in South Carolina) you can even keep them out year-round. To catch the early birds, hummingbird feeders should be put out Mid-March. Plus, glass hummingbird feeders are prettier and attract more birds! When do you put out hummingbird feeders? I find the plastic ones are easier to mold and harder to clean. Hummingbird Feeders Do you use glass hummingbird feeders? Or plastic?Īll of my hummingbird feeders are glass. It makes enough to fill up two large hummingbird feeders halfway (or several smaller ones) and change them out over the course of two weeks.

This hummingbird nectar recipe is great because you can make one big batch and store it in a glass jar, or another air-tight container, for up to two weeks.

Don't just add nectar to what's already in there.

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When changing the hummingbird nectar, make sure to dump out the full contents of the feeder and give it a good rinsing with very hot water before refilling.I even had one bonk me on the head last year because I didn't have a feeder for them in my backyard!

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But, take it from me, your hummingbirds will let you know when it needs to be changed! My little guys flit and flicker and zip and zoom around my head, chittering and chattering when they want their nectar changed.

Change the hummingbird nectar a minimum of once per week, but twice a week, or every 4 or 5 days, is best.

Here are some tips to keep your hummingbirds coming back year after year!

Fill your feeders w/ your hummingbird nectar (using a small funnel b/c it's so much easier) and watch as your little birdies chirp and zip about in a fit of happiness and thanksgiving.

Bring the sugar and water to a simmer, stir until the sugar is dissolved, remove from the heat, allow to cool to room temperature.

DON'T USE RED DYE! There is no need to use any red food dyes in your homemade hummingbird nectar! The brightly colored glass and flowers on your hummingbird feeder will work to attract the hummingbirds much better than the harmful dye ever will.

Play around with the ratio and see what works best for your babies! On hot summer days, you can even try a 5:1 or 6:1 ratio. The standard ratio for a hummingbird nectar recipe is 4:1, but 3:1 works great although it may spoil a bit quicker. 3-4 cups of water: I've never used anything other than water straight from the tap, and my hummingbirds come back year after year, but any filtered water, spring water, or unchlorinated water will do just fine! As for the amount, the consensus says to use 3 cups of water during the winter months, and 4 cups of water during the spring and summer (and sometimes up to 5 or 6), but the ratio really all depends on your hummingbirds.Pure white cane sugar is what works best! The only other substitute that may be ok is beet sugar, but I've never tried it, so I can't vouch for how well it works. Other sugars may be loaded w/ iron or are a rookery for germs and bacteria, all of which can be detrimental to hummingbirds. Organic cane sugar, 'raw' cane sugar, brown sugar, honey, agave syrup, artificial sweeteners or any unrefined sugars that are brown in color should NOT be used in homemade hummingbird nectar. Pure white cane sugar: Pure white cane sugar is the most important ingredient when making homemade hummingbird nectar.

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Here is how to make hummingbird nectar in just a few quick steps:

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