While hummingbirds consume a lot of nectar and have very high blood sugar levels, there are systems in place that help prevent hummingbirds from developing diabetes. Some of these include their energetic lifestyle, certain genes, organs and possibly red blood cell turnover rate.
Category: Hummingbirds
Hummingbird Nectar Calculator
Calculate how much sugar to add for hummingbird nectar by taking the amount of water and dividing it by 4. Or use this nectar calculator to do the math for you.
Beautiful Printable Booklet: Best Practices for Feeding Hummingbirds
Love hummingbirds? Who doesn’t? Let’s take care of them the right way by refreshing feeders before the nectar gets full of bacteria and fungi. Make nectar the right way, avoiding …