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Mix together 1 cup boiling water with 1/4 cup white sugar until sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool completely before placing in a hummingbird feeder.
Nectar should be replaced a minimum of once a week and more often in the summer. Locate the feeder in a sunny spot if possible. Clean the feeder with a mild detergent and rinse thoroughly each time the nectar is replaced.