The Hummingbird is seen by some as a messenger of love and joy. They symbolize energy, wonder & swift action. Not only that, but they are fun to watch!
Hummingbirds need to eat often. However, feeding them the wrong kind of sugar solutions can kill them (and their babies). Never use raw sugar, brown sugar, agave syrup, molasses or artificial sweeteners. The best Hummer food, as suggested by Audubon is as follows:
- One part sugar to four parts water. Stir until sugar is dissolved
- Measure examples:
One cup of sugar to four cups of water
3/4 cup of sugar to three cups of water
1/2 cup of sugar to two cups of water
Adding red food coloring is not necessary
- Bring solution to a boil
- Fill bird feeder just enough for a day or two
There are lots of great feeders out there and can be found at your local Agway store and large box stores like Home Depot and Lowes. But please remember, keep them clean by changing the sugar solution ofen. Placing feeders in the sun helps to attract more Hummers.
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