ORIOLE NECTAR

Steps:

• Boil water.
• Mix in ordinary white granulated sugar.
• Stir and allow the mixture to cool.
• When the nectar is room temperature, fill your clean oriole feeder.
• Tips: This is 6 parts water to 1 part sugar.
• Never use dyes or food coloring, as they are not healthy for hummingbirds or orioles.
• 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.
• Replace the nectar once every three to four days and clean the feeder thoroughly.
• Unused nectar can be refrigerated for up to two weeks.
• 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.