The proper nectar mixture for hummingbirds is 1 (one) part white table sugar to 4 (four) parts water. Pour 4 cups of water into a pan and add 1 cup of white table sugar. Stir the two ingredients and bring to a boil. (Boiling helps slow fermentation). Once the liquid starts to boil, take the mixture off the heat. If you leave it too long, you could boil the water out of the mixture. Allow the sugar solution to cool before filling your feeder. Extra nectar should be stored in your refrigerator. Do not use a sweeter mixture - this will cause harm to the birds. Do not substitute honey for sugar. Do not add any dye or coloring to the mixture, it is not necessary.

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