How to Make Your Own Hummingbird Feeder Refills

It's nice to watch hummingbirds buzz around your yard, but refilling the feeder gets expensive. Make your own hummingbird refill nectar right at home for a fraction of the cost. It's quick to make and you know exactly what's in the mixture so you don't have to worry about harming the birds. Head to the kitchen and mix up a batch of nectar. Then sit back, relax and enjoy the view.

Things You'll Need

• Saucepan
• 1 cup white sugar
• Spoon

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Pour 4 cups of water into a medium saucepan. Put it on the stove over high heat. Heat the water until it comes to a rolling boil.

   • 2

     Pour 1 cup of white sugar into the boiling water. Stir it up well until the sugar dissolves.

   • 3

     Take the pan off the heat and set it aside for a few hours until the water reaches room temperature. Pour the mixture into a clean hummingbird feeder.