To make hummingbird feeders, you can purchase pre-made plastic flower stoppers to put in glass bottles.. The metal I used is from a coat hanger. Just cut and bend it with pliers to the desired shape. I read in several places that the hummingbirds will be territorial about their feeders and like a place to stand so added a perch. Time will tell if the hummingbirds actually use it or not.
Recipe for Hummingbird Nectar:
- Mix four parts sugar to one part water.
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then remove from heat.
- Cover and cool.
- Pour in feeder or store in the refrigerator.
Note: Do NOT use red dyes or any additives. Use only the regular white granulated sugar. There is no need to boil for an extended period of time. It drives off chlorine in the water and kills any mold or yeast spores in the sugar so the nectar will last longer.
