DIY Hummingbird Food

I love having a garden full of birds, always have. Hummingbirds feel especially magical to me. Today, I'm going to share how easy it is to make your own DIY Hummingbird Food.

Hummingbird food is four parts water to one part sugar. I usually make a smaller batch for my feeder. The sugary nectar can mold which makes the birds sick and can also attract ants, so I always change out my hummingbird food every few days and make a fresh batch. I usually do 2 cups of water and 1/2 cup sugar.

Hummingbird Food Ingredients:

Tap water (boiled) - 2 cups

White granulated sugar - 1/2 cup

Small pot and whisk

hummingbird feeder

I've seen conflicting information about boiling it first, but our local Desert Museum staff once told me it's best to boil it first, so I do.

Directions:

1. In the small pot bring your water just to a boil.

2. Remove from the heat and whisk in the sugar. Let cool on the stove to room temperature.

3. Once cooled, pour into hummingbird feeder and enjoy bird watching!

   
   

   Tip -- You do not need red food dye to attract hummingbirds.

I love these purple hummingbirds that visit our yard! I took this photo of this pretty one in our backyard.

If you're an avid hummingbird lover, this Birdfy Hummingbird Feeder with Camera is a great addition to your backyard. You can take pictures and videos of the hummingbirds that visit your yard.

If you're looking for gifts for gardeners, check out this Gifts for Mom - Gardener post.