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How to Make Hummingbird Nectar Without Boiling the Water (4 Steps)

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Skip to contentJoin our mailing list now! &gt;&gt;Bird Feeder Hub is reader-supported. When you click and buy we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you.Attracting and feeding hummingbirds in your own yard can be simple and fun. You can make your own hummingbird nectar without boiling the water in just a few minutes.These tiny birds beat their wings an average of 70 times a second, and their heart rate can reach as high as 1,260 beats per minute. In order to fuel their incredibly high metabolisms, they must consume half their body weight in sugar daily.This means feeding every 10-15 minutes! By having a hummingbird feeder in your yard, you can help provide these sweet little birds with the quality fuel they need.This DIY hummingbird food ratio is a 4:1 with four parts water to one part sugar. This concentration is the closest to the sucrose content of most natural flower nectar.*Use refined white sugar only. DO NOT use confectioners / powdered sugar, brown sugar, raw sugar, honey, organic sugar or artificial sweeteners. While these sugars may be healthier alternatives for people, this is not the case for hummingbirds. Natural / organic and raw sugars often do not undergo sufficient purification to remove molasses which is rich in iron, and iron is toxic to hummingbirds. Avoid sugars that appear even slightly brown in color or are labeled “organic”, “raw” or “natural”. You want to make sure you are always using pure white table sugar. Artificial sweeteners (Sweet &amp; Low, Splenda, etc) do not contain real sugar that is usable by the hummingbirds body. Honey can easily promote fungal overgrowth.Optional: Heat your water. We have stated that you can make this hummingbird nectar without boiling the water, however warm water helps the sugar dissolve more easily. The water does not need to be boiling hot, simply warm. You can microwave the water for a minute or just use the hottest tap water your faucet can produce.Using a clean container (I recommend a pitcher for easy pouring) mix the sugar and the water. &nbsp;Slowly add the sugar to the water while stirring with a large spoon.Once all the grains of sugar are fully dissolved, allow the solution to cool and then it is ready to be poured into the feeder.You can store any extra sugar water in the refrigerator for up to one week. Storing extra nectar will make refilling the feeder quick and easy.Note: never add red dye to your nectar. Red coloring is not necessary to attract the hummingbirds to the feeder, and may be unhealthy for the birds.Homemade hummingbird nectar should be changed between 1 – 6 days, according to average outside high temperatures. The hotter it is outside, the more frequently the nectar will need to be replaced. Not only will bacteria grow more rapidly in the hot weather, but sugar water ferments quickly in the heat to produce toxic alcohol.High temperatures &nbsp;– &nbsp;Change nectar after:92+ degrees F &nbsp;– &nbsp;change dailyIf the liquid appears cloudy, stringy or you see mold, wash the feeder and replace the nectar right away. Most importantly, feeders must be cleaned between refillings. The nectar should never just be “topped off”. Always fully empty out old nectar, wash the feeder, and refill with fresh nectar.Hummingbird feeders must be cleaned often in order to prevent bacteria growth. For this reason, it is important when choosing a hummingbird feeder that you consider how easy it will be to take apart and wash. Very decorative feeders may look attractive, but too many crevices or hard to reach places will make more work for you and more potential spots for unhealthy bacteria to hide.I personally recommend the Aspects Hummzinger Hummingbird Feeder. The top comes off the base with minimal effort and the saucer shape makes it incredibly quick and easy to wash.&nbsp;I have used this for many years myself and gifted it to others.If you live in a “high traffic” area and are feeding 20+ hummingbirds a day and need more capacity, the More Birds Delux Hummingbird Feeder would be a great choice. This can hold a whopping 30 ounces of nectar, and the wide mouth design will make cleaning much easier than a thin-necked bottle. I highly recommend a wide-mouth design for any bottle style feeder for ease of cleaning.Making your own hummingbird nectar without boiling the water is a simple and effective way to attract these fun birds to your yard. &nbsp;Hummingbirds are excellent at remembering exactly where they have found food before. They are equally as good at recognizing physical landmarks. Consequently, once a hummingbird findsHere’s a good video for making no-boil hummingbird nectar, refer to our chart above though when it comes to cleaning and changing out your nectar.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We also participate in other affiliate programs. If you click a link on our site then make a purchase we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Skip to contentJoin our mailing list now! &gt;&gt;Bird Feeder Hub is reader-supported. When you click and buy we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you.Attracting and feeding hummingbirds in your own yard can be simple and fun. You can make your own hummingbird nectar without boiling the water in just a few minutes.These tiny birds beat their wings an average of 70 times a second, and their heart rate can reach as high as 1,260 beats per minute. In order to fuel their incredibly high metabolisms, they must consume half their body weight in sugar daily.This means feeding every...

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