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5. The main reason for boiling water for hummingbirds is to clear the water...

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Sun Aug 24, 2025, 09:27 PM

Aug 24

Of impurities and the chlorine we use to protect ourselves.

They recommend a good boil of 1-2 minutes.

You're using the correct ratio. Stronger ratios dehydrate the birds.

Thanks for helping our flying jeweled friends.

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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