Oriole Nectar

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Boil water.

2. 2

   Mix in ordinary white granulated sugar.

3. 3

   Stir and allow the mixture to cool.

4. 4

   When the nectar is room temperature, fill your clean oriole feeder.

5. 5

   Tips: This is 6 parts water to 1 part sugar.

6. 6

   Never use dyes or food coloring, as they are not healthy for hummingbirds or orioles.

7. 7

   Never use honey when making your nectar mix. Honey attracts bees and can grow black fungus that will cause a fatal liver and tongue disease in hummingbirds.

8. 8

   Replace the nectar once every three to four days and clean the feeder thoroughly.

9. 9

   Unused nectar can be refrigerated for up to two weeks.

10. 10

    You will need to clean your feeder every few days, with hot water and a mild (10%) bleach solution to inhibit mold. Rinse thoroughly before refilling with water syrup.