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Q. What is the proper sugar to water ratio for hummingbirds?

Another of our more common spring questions, the ration is 4 parts water to 1 part sugar. There are many people out there that will use 3 to 1 and even 2 to 1. According to the North American Hummingbird Society who has sponsored numerous studies on the topic, 4 to 1 is the best ratio for the birds. The issue in most cases is water. The stronger the sugar mix, the more water the hummingbirds have to take in to break it down. This means more time traveling to and from dependable water sources and wasted energy for the birds.

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