Question 1

What is the sugar to water ratio for hummingbird food?

Accepted Answer

1 part white cane sugar to 4 parts water (4:1) — the ratio recommended by Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Question 2

How often should you change hummingbird nectar?

Accepted Answer

Every 2 days above 80°F, every 3 days at 70–80°F, every 4–5 days below 70°F. Discard cloudy nectar immediately.

Question 3

Do you have to boil the water for hummingbird food?

Accepted Answer

No. Sugar dissolves in room-temperature water with stirring.

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