1. Combine the ingredients in a saucepan or bowl.

2. If you want to speed up the sugar dissolving time, heat the water in the saucepan, otherwise, just stir well in the bowl.

3. Make sure the sugar is completely dissolved.

4. You don't need to boil the sugar water unless you feel it has been exposed to bacteria or mold that may be present.

5. If heated, let it cool and fill your clean feeder.

6. Refrigerate any leftover sugar water.