#1. Do I REALLY just use regular table sugar and water to make hummingbird nectar?

Yes! It is that easy! And here’s why: Natural nectar found in flowers is mostly a sucrose solution. Luckily, white sugar is also made of sucrose, so when mixed with the appropriate amount of water, it closely resembles natural nectar in flowers. 1. RELATED: 25 Simple Tips for Attracting Hummingbirds To Your Yard (UPDATED GUIDE) Don’t try to get fancy and use honey, brown sugar, or an artificial sweetener in your recipe. These won’t work, nor will these ingredients be good for hummingbirds! In...

#2. Should I boil the water to make hummingbird nectar?

Whether you should boil the water when making your homemade nectar is a debated topic. Hummingbird enthusiasts that recommend boiling the water claim that boiling removes any impurities (bacteria, fungus) in the water and helps the nectar last longer. But nature is not a clean place and is full of bacteria. As soon as the first hummingbird sticks their tongue in the feeder, they have introduced bacteria, negating the point of boiling the water. Personally, I do not boil the water when I make...