You can make your own hummingbird nectar by following this recipe:
- Boil 4 parts water.
- Mix 1 part ordinary white granulated sugar.
- Stir and allow the mixture to cool.
- When the nectar is room temperature, fill your clean hummingbird feeder.
You can make your own oriole nectar by following this recipe:
- Boil 6 parts water.
- Mix 1 part ordinary white granulated sugar.
- Stir and allow the mixture to cool.
- When the nectar is room temperature, fill your clean oriole feeder.
Tips:
- Never use red dyes or food coloring, as they are not healthy for hummingbirds or orioles.
- Never use honey when making your nectar mix. Honey attracts bees and can grow black fungus that will cause a fatal liver and tongue disease in hummingbirds.
- Replace the nectar once every three to four days and clean the feeder thoroughly.
- Unused nectar can be refrigerated for up to two weeks.