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can i use corn syrup for hummingbird food

i have 2 big bottle of corn syrup in place of sugar i make my owe food for them. can you help me i don't want to hurt my babys

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clu

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I would NEVER use corn syrip! It has additives such as vanilla in it! All bird magazines tell you 4 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar-Heat to boil-then cool and fill your feeder! I've done this for 25 years and the birds love it!

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Headless Man

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Instructions
Homemade Bird Nectar

1
Measure 4 cups of water and 1 cup of corn syrup.

2
Bring the water to a boil.

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3
Slowly stir in the cup of corn syrup until in completely dissolves.

4
Allow mixture to cool completely.

5
Pour mixture into a feeder and hang. Store unused portion in the refrigerator.

Read more: How to Feed Hummingbirds Corn Syrup | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5770505_feed-hummingbirds-corn-syrup.html#ixzz2P4LJJ0Cr