Homemade Hummingbird Liquid

Hummingbirds are amazing birds to watch. If you have a hummingbird feeder to attract these birds to your yard, don't bother purchasing nectar from the store. Not only is nectar costly, the hummingbirds may actually be deterred by some of the ingredients. Make your own hummingbird liquid for the feeder using common household ingredients. You will be surprised at how much the hummingbirds love the homemade nectar.

Things You'll Need

  • Medium saucepan
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • Spoon
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Instructions

    • 1

      Fill a medium saucepan with 4 cups of water. Place the pan on the stove, and bring the water to a boil.

    • 2

      Add 1 cup granulated white sugar to the pan. Stir constantly with a spoon until the sugar has dissolved completely.

    • 3

      Remove the pan from the heat. Allow it to cool for a few hours to room temperature.

    • 4

      Fill your hummingbird feeder with the homemade liquid nectar. Store any unused portion of the liquid in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to two weeks.