![]() ![]() That being said, water quality does have some importance here. However even if you boil the water the nectar is going to spoil quickly, there is no getting around that, and you won’t be saving more than a day most likely. It is true that boiling the water first will kill bacteria and mold spores present in the water, and this might mean the nectar can last outside a little longer before spoiling. You may also hear people boiling water to remove impurities. It will help the sugar dissolve quicker but it really doesn’t take long for sugar to dissolve in room temperature or cold water. I wrote a more detailed article about why to never add red dye to hummingbird nectar if you want to know more! clear hummingbird nectarĭo I need to boil the water to make hummingbird nectar?Īs we’ve stated in this recipe, no. ![]() Red coloring is not necessary to attract the hummingbirds to the feeder, and may be unhealthy for the birds. Storing extra nectar will make refilling the feeder quick and easy. You can store any extra sugar water in the refrigerator for up to one week.Once all the grains of sugar are fully dissolved, allow the solution to cool and then it is ready to be poured into the feeder.Slowly add the sugar to the water while stirring with a large spoon. Using a clean container (I recommend a pitcher for easy pouring) mix the sugar and the water.It is best to avoid using a coffee machine to heat water as caffeine is toxic to birds. You can microwave the water for a minute or just use the hottest tap water your faucet can produce. The water does not need to be boiling hot, simply warm. ![]() We have stated that you can make this hummingbird nectar without boiling the water, however warm water helps the sugar dissolve more easily. Directions for homemade hummingbird nectar – 4 steps ![]()
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