Re: Hummingbird Help needed
- Subject: Re: Hummingbird Help needed
- From: P* B*
- Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 14:00:36 -0500
Carol, IMHO I don't think it's necessary to boil the water....for years I've
mixed it in a ratio of 4 parts water to 1 sugar and heat until the sugar
dissolves. The same as my mother had done. The Hummers have done just fine
with this method. :D
Peggy
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Subject: Hummingbird Help needed
> Help!
> Is there anyone who makes their own hummingbird nectar?
> Eleanor Lachman gave me her recipe of 3 parts water to 1 part sugar to
> attract them. Then she switched to 4 parts water to 1 part sugar once they
> had plenty of flower nectar to eat in her garden.
>
> My question is when heating it is there a set number of minutes to boil
the
> water? I can't put my hands on my bird books!! HELP!
> Thanks!
> cb
>
> Carol in CT z6/5
> AHS Eastern Region
>
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