How To Feed Hummingbirds "When should I take down my hummingbird
feeder? How much sugar should I add to the water? Should I add
red dye to the water?" Hummingbirds are great fun to watch. Put
up a hummingbird feeder and see what happens! Make your own
"nectar" by adding 1 part white sugar to 4 parts of boiling
water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let the
mixture cool before filling the feeder. You can store extra
"nectar" in the refrigerator about as long as you can store a
pitcher of Kool-Aid. Do not add any coloring. Instead, use a
feeder with red plastic flowers to initially attract the
hummingbirds. Or plant flowers that attract hummingbirds. Bill
Thompson, in his book Bird Watching For Dummies suggests tying a
red ribbon around the feeder. After they learn where your feeder
is, it won't matter what color anything is! There are dozens of
styles and brands of hummingbird feeders. Ask the folks at your
local bird store to help you select one that is easy to clean
and that is the right size f