A Homemade Liter Bottle for a Hummingbird Feeder

Hummingbirds are among the smallest birds in the world. They can fly backwards, hover in mid-air and flap their wings up to 90 times per second. Hummingbirds, like bees, enjoy eating nectar. You may see them hovering around your flower garden in hopes of finding something to eat, preferably from a red flower. Help them with their hunt for food by creating a homemade hummingbird feeder to place in your garden.

Things You'll Need

  • Clear 2 liter bottle
  • Dish soap
  • Sugar
  • Sauce pan
  • Stove
  • Scissors
  • Tacky glue
  • Red silk flowers
  • String or twine
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Instructions

    • 1

      Mix ½ cup sugar and 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Allow the mixture to heat to a boil. When it reaches the boiling point, remove it from the heat and set it aside. This is the hummingbird nectar and it will need to cool completely before you can dispense it.

    • 2

      Wash your plastic bottle thoroughly with soap and water. Remove any labels that are attached to the bottle so that it is completely clear. Allow the bottle to dry completely.

    • 3

      Use the scissors to make 3 holes that are 1 inch in diameter each. The holes should be cut 4 inches from the bottom of the bottle and be spaced evenly apart. This is what the hummingbirds will use to drink their nectar.

    • 4

      Separate the red silk flowers from their stems; these will be used to attract the hummingbirds to the bottle of nectar. Use the glue to apply the red flowers near the cut-out holes.

    • 5

      Determine how much twine you will need to hang your feeder. The best place to hang your feeder will be in an area surrounded by other flowers. You can hang your feeder from a shepherd's hook, tree branch, or another support of your choice.

    • 6

      Pour the cooled nectar into the bottle very carefully. Pour slowly and steadily to avoid splashing it out through the side holes. Only fill to the hole line to avoid a spill.

    • 7

      Place the cap back on the bottle and wrap the twine around the bottle and tie it. Hang the finished hummingbird feeder and get ready to enjoy watching your new outdoor pets.