Storing sugar water for hummers...

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frajac1 Posted: 06-09-2012 5:05 PM

I make my own sugar and water nectar.  Can you store it in the frig for any length of time?  I found a container of it way in the back of the refrigerator (forgot it was there). I think I put it in there three weeks ago or more.  Can I still use it?

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Jackie from Virginia

 

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CatsBirds replied on 06-09-2012 5:20 PM

I keep mine in the fridge all the time........sometimes 2 or 3 weeks.........I usually only make 4 cups ahead that way it doesnt last that long...........

 

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frajac1 replied on 06-09-2012 5:29 PM

Thanks, Sharon!

My feeders need a refill and now I have some all ready to go!  

Jackie

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cove2700 replied on 06-09-2012 6:38 PM

I occasionally have some left from one year to the next.  Hummers don't seem to care.

 

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txhummers replied on 06-10-2012 9:00 AM

Hey Jackie

The standard recommendation among hummingbird banders is up to two weeks if it is in a sealed container.

Mark

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