Hummingbird Food: Nectar Recipes & Feeding Guides

Make safe hummingbird nectar with the 4:1 recipe, keep it fresh in any weather, plant the flowers hummingbirds love and learn what they eat in the wild.

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Illustration of clear hummingbird nectar stored in a covered jar in the refrigerator.

Freshness & Safety How to Store Hummingbird Nectar

Store homemade hummingbird nectar in a clean, covered container in the refrigerator and use it within about one week.

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Illustration of plain white sugar, clear water, and a clean red hummingbird feeder for making nectar.

Nectar Recipes How to Make Hummingbird Food: The 4:1 Nectar Ratio

Use the 4:1 ratio for homemade hummingbird food: plain white sugar dissolved in clean water, served clear and changed often.

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