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3. Boil hummingbird mixture for one minute.

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Sun Aug 24, 2025, 07:50 PM

Aug 24

Boil one minute. Thanks for asking, and for using the correct ratio. Be sure to keep the feeder free of mold, but don't use bleach. Use a bottle brush and then a small brush for the holes, maybe soak in white vinegar if it's real bad.
I'm not assuming that you don't know this, just sharing general info.

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How much of a boil should be ok when boiling my hummer syrup?? [View all] a kennedy Aug 24 OP

Once it is boiling, that is good enough. Just turn it off and cover it while it cools. RockRaven Aug 24 #1

Whew, thanks, didn't really ever hear how long to boil, so I am doing it right. a kennedy Aug 24 #2

Boil hummingbird mixture for one minute. Picturelady Aug 24 #3

Separate SuzyandPuffpuff Aug 24 #4

The main reason for boiling water for hummingbirds is to clear the water... Enter stage left Aug 24 #5

Hummingbirds are migrating right now, Callalily Aug 25 #6