The Quickest Check to Ensure Your Hummer Nectar is Fresh
There is one easy way to make sure your hummer nectar is fresh – That is, it must be perfectly clear!
If you are reading this post then you probably are already a hummingbird enthusiast. We created HummerNectar.com to help share as many tips and tricks to keep you engaged in the wild bird hobby.
Turns out hummingbirds are fun to watch. Fun to listen to and are easy to attract. You just need to put out fresh hummingbird nectar. That’s the easy part. So why do people give up on feeder these jewels of nature? What is it that makes creating hummingbird nectar a chore. The simple answer is… nectar spoils so quickly in the heat that making it every couple of days is a pain in the you know what.
That being said, there are products like the Sugar Shaker Nectar Maker (R) that make creating nectar simple, fast, and easy. Take the chore out of making nectar by using something like the Sugar Shaker.
But how do you know, when it is time to replace the nectar? The simple answer is, hummingbird nectar will begin showing visual instances of bacteria, mold, ant parts, & bee parts in the nectar. The simple answer is… As long as your nectar is perfectly clear, you are 99% sure it is good to go.
PS: The hummingbirds will also let you know. They may taste a spoiled nectar solution, but they will not sit there a drink from it. It’s really no different than flower that has turned bad, if another insect has despoiled the nectar the hummingbird may try it but it won’t stay.
So, the bottom line, stop making changing nectar a chore. Get something like a Sugar Shaker Nectar Maker or stir sugar in a pitcher of warm water. As soon as you see a cloud in the solution, or a bee floating in the nectar mix – CHANGE IT! The hummingbird nectar must be perfectly clear.
Credit: Video and Blog Post – Created by the staff at The Hummingbird Channel
