Hummingbird Nectar Recipe

Mix 1 cup of plain white granulated sugar with 4 cups of water.

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Heat gently until dissolved.

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Let the nectar cool, then fill your feeders halfway.

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Hang them outside for flittering hummingbirds to enjoy

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Skip boiling—fermentation happens once birds sip.

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Use purified water if tap water is chemical-heavy.

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Store unused nectar in the fridge between fillings.

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