Nectar Recipe

Hummingbird Feeding

For most backyard feeders in temperate conditions, mix one part table sugar with four parts water by volume (1:4). This equals 1 cup (200 g) sugar to 4 cups (1 quart) or 0.25 ga...

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Wildlife Care

Sugar concentration affects energy intake, digestion, microbial growth, and organ workload. Too strong mixtures increase osmotic load on kidneys and liver, while very weak solut...

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