How to Make Hummingbird Food With Organic Sugar

Hummingbirds have extremely fast metabolisms that they fuel with the sweet nectar found in flowers. Due to their small size and rapid movements, hummingbirds must eat almost constantly. Hummingbird feeders can be a great way to attract hummingbirds to a lawn or garden, and will help to supply them with a regular source of food. For those who dislike the idea of feeding hummingbirds premade, red dye-filled food mixtures, homemade hummingbird food made with organic sugar is a great alternative.

Things You'll Need

• Saucepan
• Organic cane sugar
• Spoon
• Bleach

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Fill a saucepan with 4 cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat.

   • 2

     Pour 1 cup of organic cane sugar slowly into the boiling water. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture appears clear.

   • 3

     Remove the hummingbird food from the heat and allow to cool completely before pouring it into your hummingbird feeder.

   • 4

     Store any excess organic hummingbird food in the refrigerator for up to one week.