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Sapphire Labs Naturally Fresh Hummingbird Nectar Powder, 21 oz
$20.00
Naturally Fresh Hummingbird Nectar Powder is a 21 oz bag of cane sugar nectar mix that stays fresh in your feeder up to 2 weeks, even in hot weather, for hummingbirds and orioles. Just add water: no boiling, no dye.
Key Features
- Stays fresh longer: up to 2 weeks in the feeder, even in hot weather.
- Nectar Defender: a micronutrient (copper) that slows spoilage.
- Easy mix: 1 scoop per cup of water for hummingbirds.
- For orioles too: 1 scoop per 1½ cups of water.
- No dye: clear nectar.
- Made in the USA: by Sapphire Labs.
Ingredients
- Pure cane sugar
- Micronutrient copper
Ingredients as listed on the bag.
Specifications
| Size | 21 oz bag |
| Mix for hummingbirds | 1 scoop per cup of water; 4 scoops per quart |
| Mix for orioles | 1 scoop per 1½ cups of water |
| Freshness | Up to 2 weeks in the feeder |
| Ingredients | Pure cane sugar, micronutrient copper |
| Brand | Sapphire Labs, Naturally Fresh (Made in the USA) |
Feeding Tips
- Clean your feeder at least every 2 weeks, and any time nectar looks cloudy.
- Put feeders out by late April, when hummingbirds return to eastern Nebraska.
- Keep extra mixed nectar in the refrigerator.
- No red dye is needed; the red on the feeder attracts hummingbirds.
FAQ
Do I need to boil water?
No. Stir the powder into water and fill your feeder.
How much does one scoop make?
One scoop makes 1 cup of hummingbird nectar; 4 scoops make a quart.
Can orioles use it?
Yes, mixed a bit weaker: 1 scoop per 1½ cups of water.
Powder or liquid?
Same formula. The liquid concentrate pours and mixes fast.
Tip: Pair it with our best-selling Dr. JB's 16 oz Hummingbird Feeder.
Best for these Birds
- Hummingbird- Oriole
