Originally Posted by earlylace

Here it is, cheap and easy! 1 part sugar (1cup) 4 parts water (4 cups),,mix ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to boil, stirring occasionally, Or, mixutre can be microwaved in a glass measuring cup/ ALLOW NECTAR TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE POURING IT INTO THE GLASS CONTAINER! NO need to use any toxic red dye. Replace nectar every few days during the feeding season. TIP: fill half full, that way you don't have to waste nectar when changing it. But to sure to check your feeders everyday in case the hummers were extra hungry! Lace