Making your own hummingbird nectar is easier and more cost
effective than buying powdered nectar mixes from the store. In
addition, store bought hummingbird nectars often contain red
dye, which isn't safe for hummingbirds. The following article
provides instructions for making your own hummingbird nectar,
which is a quick, simple process. To make the hummingbird
nectar, combine the water and sugar in a saucepan and bring the
mixture to a boil. Once it has started to boil, you should take
the pan off of the stove immediately and allow the mixture to
cool. If you boil the mixture for too long, water will evaporate
and the mixture will become too concentrated for hummingbird
consumption. It's important to maintain a mixture of four parts
water and one part white sugar, since this ratio closely
resembles the natural makeup of nectar found in flowers. If you
have multiple hummingbird feeders, you can double or triple this
recipe to save time; simply store the excess nectar in the
fridge until you're ready to use i