Nectar Recipe for hummers
#1
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
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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Thank you for the recipe. I had it and lost it!
I don't like the store bought nectar as they also draw the bees, the mixture doesn't seem to. I have actually seen the bees drinking out of the feed holes.
Got to get mine out today, after I finish washing windows!
I do want to be able to see them afterall! :roll:
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I don't like the store bought nectar as they also draw the bees, the mixture doesn't seem to. I have actually seen the bees drinking out of the feed holes.
Got to get mine out today, after I finish washing windows!
I do want to be able to see them afterall! :roll:
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Location: Northern Indiana
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OK Dumb questions :oops:
1- how long do you boil the mixture for ?
2- do you store the extra in the refrigerator or can it stay on the counter ?
3- How long will the mixture stay "fresh" for ?
THANKS
1- how long do you boil the mixture for ?
2- do you store the extra in the refrigerator or can it stay on the counter ?
3- How long will the mixture stay "fresh" for ?
THANKS
#8
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
#10
Originally Posted by sharon b
OK Dumb questions :oops:
1- how long do you boil the mixture for ?
2- do you store the extra in the refrigerator or can it stay on the counter ?
3- How long will the mixture stay "fresh" for ?
THANKS
1- how long do you boil the mixture for ?
2- do you store the extra in the refrigerator or can it stay on the counter ?
3- How long will the mixture stay "fresh" for ?
THANKS
Enjoy!
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