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Ratio of Sugar to Water When Making Humming Bird Food
Ratio of Sugar to Water When Making Humming Bird Food. The air seems thick with magic when a hummingbird hovers nearby, iridescent feathers gleaming in the light. According to the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife, the hummingbird is “plagued by loss of habitat.” However, you can make your own hummingbird food to provide these...
The air seems thick with magic when a hummingbird hovers nearby, iridescent feathers gleaming in the light. According to the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife, the hummingbird is "plagued by loss of habitat." However, you can make your own hummingbird food to provide these delicate and effervescent birds with needed sugar by mixing four parts water to one part sugar.
Hummingbird Feeding Needs
Hummingbirds need both protein (small insects) and energy (nectar, or hummingbird food) in order to survive. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, a hummingbird will consume "half its weight in sugar daily." Homemade hummingbird food and a well-placed feeder will go a long way in helping this species survive.
Hummingbird Food Recipe
An easy hummingbird food recipe is to first boil four cups of water for more than thirty seconds, then mix water with one cup pure cane sugar. Fill hummingbird feeder and refrigerate remaining food for up to two weeks. Refresh every four to five days.
To Avoid
Do not use honey or artificial sweeteners when making hummingbird food, and avoid food dyes. Do not microwave mixture. Do not allow feeder to become dirty or to form yeast. Soak in vinegar or warm sudsy water to clean, making sure to rinse well before returning it outside.
