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Hummingbird Feeder Tips Glass Hummingbird Feeders Hummingbirds are one of nature's most energetic creatures and they offer a great source of enjoyment for your outdoor living. Hummingbirds are the only bird that can fly backwards, and they can hover in air for long periods of time. Hummingbird feeders are an excellent way to attract these mesmerizing creatures to your yard, especially during seasons where flowers are not in high bloom. The nectar inside the feeders provides a great source of energy to these small birds while complementing the wild life and flowers that reside in your yard. Choosing a Feeder- Brightly colored feeders are best for attracting hummingbirds, red being the most attractive. Keep in mind that the feeder itself should be colored, not the actual nectar. Colored nectar may be harmful to hummingbirds, so please do not use any food coloring. Cat Risk - Cats are very attracted to hummingbird feeders. You should place your feeder out of reach from cats for the hummingbird's safety.  Ant Moat Avoiding Insects - Bees and ants may discover the sugar-water in your feeder, so you may want to consider adding an ant moat or bee guard if your hummingbird feeder does not already include it. If you find that your feeder is draining faster than normal, consider adding additional feeders or hanging larger ones; more feeders will nearly always attract more hummers. Hang your feeders outside your kitchen window or close to pollinating flowers, and avoid hanging them directly in the sunlight. Browse our selection of Hummingbird Feeders and start attracting Hummingbirds today! Making the nectar - Hummingbird feeders are easy to care for and easy to fill. To make your own nectar, just combine one part sugar and three parts tap or spring water, not distilled. Be sure to only use table sugar, and never any brown sugars, artificial sweeteners, honey, turbinado, etc. Honey and artificial sweeteners can be fatal to hummingbirds. If bees are a problem for your feeder, add a second feeder with a 1:5 ratio of sugar to water. The bees will choose the feeder with the most sugar and leave your hummingbirds alone at the feeder with less sugar. Generally the nectar will last 2-4 days in hot weather and 4-6 days in moderate weather. Change immediately if the nectar appears cloudy or begins to mold. Always clean your feeder between refills, and do not top off. Warm tap water mixed with a mild dishwashing detergent is sufficient for cleaning between feedings, although once a month the hummingbird feeder should be soaked in a diluted bleach solution and rinsed thoroughly. Attracting hummingbirds is relatively simple, and definitely rewarding and fascinating. Hummingbirds need water nearby, so you may want either a shallow bird bath or mister for the birds to fly through to bathe and drink. Hummingbirds eat insects and spiders for protein, and are drawn to flowers for nectar. It is helpful to plant nectar rich open-throated red, orange, yellow, or blue flowers to attract hummingbirds. Hummingbirds are often territorial, especially larger hummingbirds, so offering a few feeders is always wise. Hummingbirds eat twice their weight in nectar every day, so keep an eye on the level of nectar in your Hummingbird Feeders. |
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