[birdky] Re: (Birdky) Hummingbird nectar recipe

At 11:36 AM 7/29/2005, Bonnie wrote: 
Can someone give me the recipe for hummingbird nectar? I'm remembering:

1/2c sugar to 1c water, bring to a boil, then take off heat and let cool, store in closed jar in refrigerator.

I need to know if that's correct? also how often to change it out and how long it keeps.

Thanks.

Bonnie Jacobs
Lexington, who has a female ruby throat in residence.

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Bonnie,

I use 1 part sugar to 4 parts water, but I don't boil it. Once it's in the hummingbird
feeder, it lasts anywhere from 4 days to a week, depending on the temperature
outdoors. I don't store any in the refrigerator, so I can't help you there.
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Jack L. Metcalfe
Stanford, KY
jlmetcalfe@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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