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How can I make a hummingbird feeder with household items?

admin — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 19:58:09 +0000

I want to be able to create a feeder that I can feed the hummingbirds in my yard with, some of the ones that i have bought leak.

Lots of good sites with info on how to do that.

Remember do NOT use red food coloring, or honey in your necter mixes.

http://rubyglen.com/crafts/hummingbird.htm

http://www.birds-n-garden.com/hummingbirds_crafts.html

http://www.motherearthnews.com/libr … _Own_Hummingbird_Feeders___For_Free_

http://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/site/how_to/how_to_index.aspx#hummers

http://www.yankeegardener.com/hummingbird_feeders.html

What animal would drink hummingbird feeder dry?

admin — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:00:12 +0000

I am in NE PA and have always put out the red nectar for hummingbirds. Two nights in a row, feeder was bone dry in the morning; no leakage.
What local wildlife might do this?

At nights Bats, usually when a hummingbird feeder is full when night time comes, and empty by morning, one has to wonder what animal was in the hummingbird feeder at night? The answer is usually bats.

OTHERS DURING DAY AND SOMETIMES AT NIGHT
Ants: Ants in a hummingbird feeder is a big problem. The ants will come in to steal the nectar from the feeder while bringing with them disease and contamination.

Bees: Hummingbird feeders and bees. What a dilemma. The hummingbirds really do not like to share the feeders with bees. Bees do not like sharing a feeder with hummingbirds.

Wasps, Hornets, Yellow Jackets, and Other Flying Insects: Keeping wasps, hornets, yellow jackets and other flying insects away from hummingbird feeders is very important. These insects are very aggressive and have been reported to go as far as to aggressively chase and sting hummingbirds.

Squirrels and Other Animals: Squirrels, Raccoons, Bears. How do you keep them out of hummingbird feeders? This is an age old question and we have a few answers that may be helpful.

Orioles and Other Birds: There are other birds, like orioles, that love nectar just as much as hummingbirds. Orioles are notorious hummingbird feeder raiders.

http://www.worldofhummingbirds.com/uninvited.php

Is honey made from hummingbird feeder nectar good or does it make the honey red if it has food coloring?

admin — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:31:09 +0000

The honey bees have horded all of the nectar in the hummingbird feeder. Most of the hive raided about 1 quart of nectar today. Will this affect their honey? Will manufactured nectar cause the honey to taste or turn out different from honey made strictly from flower pollen?

It’s hard to say exactly, but I think nectar manufactured for hummingbirds may be different than flower nectar (different sugar used – sucrose vs glucose), therefore, the concentrated nectar, honey, will have a different composition and so may taste different. It’s impossible to say without knowing the sugar used in the hummingbird nectar. Also, the red coloring which attracts the hummingbirds would not disappear as the water is evaporated as the honey is formed, so it will remain in the honey produced.
I’m not saying there will be anything wrong with the honey, just that it will not be EXACTLY the same as honey from flower nectar because of the different sugar used and the coloring. Niether will ‘hurt’ the honey or the bees though.
The red coloring is added because hummingbirds are mostly attracted to the color red.

what do you put in a hummingbird feeder?

admin — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:56:08 +0000

We just bought a hummingbird feeder and are wondering if sugar water and food coloring is OK. The instructions said to buy a proprietary liquid that cost $$$. What would the ratio of sugar to water be?

Mix 4 parts water to 1 part table sugar in a pan. Do not use red food colouring. It is unnecessary and can harm the little hummers even in low concentrations because they eat so much nectar. If your feeder isn’t red, tie a red ribbon on it. Do not add anything else.
Bring to a boil then remove from the heat. Stir it while it is heating until all of the sugar is dissolved. Don’t boil it for long because that will change the ratio as water is boiled off. The reason for boiling is not to make syrup, but to drive out the chlorine in the water and to kill mold and yeast spores that might be in the sugar. This will help make the nectar last longer both in the feeder and in your refrigerator.

Can I use brown sugar in a hummingbird feeder?

admin — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:28:09 +0000

My wife and daughters outlawed white sugar at home. I used it mainly when preparing the liquid for a hummingbird feeder. I won’t use artificial sugar for the birds, but how is brown sugar for hummingbirds?

I wouldn’t do it because molasses isn’t normally found in a humming bird’s natural diet. Brown sugar is normally just white sugar with molasses added to it, at least mine is.

Should a hummingbird feeder have a perch?

admin — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 15:03:28 +0000

Should a hummingbird feeder have a perch? I’m looking for a hand-blown glass hummingbird feeder for my mom for Mother’s Day, and the one I think she will like the most has a perch in front of the flower… I have never seen a hummingbird feeder with a perch before. I’ve just seen them hover in front of the flower! Will they use this feeder, or should I choose a different one?

Thanks!

Ive always used a humming bird feeder with a perch.It seems nicer for them because they get a rest while drinking and save that energy for going places.Did u know that 1 drop = 15 minutes of flight.Change the water every day or it will ferment and possibly get the birds sick.One thing about a perch feeder that u might not want is if you live where there are oriols they will drink the suger water too and keep the the humming birds from drinking while they are there.

Ant Moats

admin — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 05:58:27 +0000

Ant Moats, The Easy Way To Protect Your Feeder From Ants

Your hummingbird feeding experience can be a hassle-free one, with the use of ant moats. Using ant moats along with your hummingbird feeders is still the best way to safeguard your Hummingbird and Oriole feeder from ants as well as other crawling insect pests.

The ant moats usually consist of a plastic cup about 3 inches in diameter that hangs above the feeder. The cup is filled with water and since the ants and other crawling insects can’t swim, the insects will not be able to reach your hummingbird nectar.

Ant moats may be built into the hummingbird feeders or you may be able to add one to solve your ant problems. These add on ant moats are inexpensive enough that you can afford to buy one for each of your feeders and totally eliminate your ant and crawling insect problems.

Lot of small birds, such as chickadees, also enjoy taking drinks from ant moats, so do not add insecticides or harmful chemicals to the water. Below is an example of the inexpensive add on types of ant moats.

Trap-It Hummingbird Feeder Ant Moats

Price: $4.90 Buy Now

Product Description

The first and still the best type of ant moats to protect your Hummingbird and Oriole feeder from ants and other crawling insects. All you have to do is insert the ant moats between the hanger and hummingbird feeder and fill the ant moats with water. the water will provide a barrier to crawling insects. The red color of the ant moats will aid in attracting hummingbirds.

If you would like a feeder with an ant moat built right into the feeder, check out the feeder below. This hummingbird feeder is also loaded with other features that make it the best hummingbird feeder you can buy.

Here is the best way to keep bees from your hummingbird feeder and to ant proof your hummingbird feeder….. buy the ant moats hummingbird feeder below:

Aspects 12oz Humzinger Ultra With Nectar Guard It’s only $28.18 and has an ant moat and several other great features that makes it well worth the price.

The Humzinger has patented Nectar guard tips which are flexible membranes attached to the feed ports that prohibit entry from flying insects, but allow Hummingbirds to feed as usual.

The Humzingers also have built in ant moats that will stop crawling insects from getting to the nectar. It also has raised flower ports that divert rain.

This mid-size nectar feeder has a 12 oz. capacity and can be hung or post mounted with hardware provided.

It has four feeding ports for hummingbirds and is made of unbreakable polycarbonate.

Cleaning hummingbird feeder: This hummingbird feeder will also come apart in the middle giving you full access to the inside and has no hidden surfaces that will be hard to clean. This would be my first choice in feeders. For ease of cleaning and protection from bees, wasps and ants, this feeder can’t be beat.

Order the Humzinger Ultra today and solve all of your feeder problems at the same time. Buy Now

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how to make a hummingbird feeder as I’m unable get it in indian market?

admin — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:57:50 +0000

how to make a hummingbird feeder as I’m unable get it in indian market?

Here is a link to how to make the feeder and what to put inside it as well. Have fun!

http://rubyglen.com/crafts/hummingbird.htm

What is the best kind of hummingbird feeder?

admin — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:28:07 +0000

I live in Dallas, Texas, and want a new hummingbird feeder. I was thinking of getting a glass one. Would getting a round bulb feeder be better or worse than a long, thin one?

Below is a link to where I got mine. It can hold 30 oz. (but I usually put half that amount) in a vertical glass jar which screws into a sturdy metal case with a plastic perch surrounding the base. It retails for almost $30 elsewhere, bit less than $13 at Amazon + shipping. I mix 1 part sugar, 3 parts water and NO red dye. It is the sturdiest feeder I have ever seen. I have been using it for 4 seasons.

Answer:

There are a lot of different styles of Hummingbird feeders to choose from and each year more and more different styles appear on the market. The fact is, that Hummingbirds can be attracted to any style of hummingbird feeder as long as the feeder contains fresh nectar.

So, the best feeder to use will be the feeder that is the easiest for you to use. A feeder that is easy to take apart and easy to clean, would be my first choice. Also, non-leaking hummingbird feeders that don’t attract insects are a good choice.

My favorite basin-type feeders are the Humzinger Ultras. They are also non-leaking hummingbird feeders.

Aspects 12oz Humzinger Ultra With Nectar Guard

It’s only $28.18 and has several features that makes it well worth the price.

The Humzinger has patented Nectar guard tips which are flexible membranes attached to the feed ports that prohibit entry from flying insects, but allow Hummingbirds to feed as usual. The Humzinger also has a built in ant moat that will stop crawling insects from getting to the nectar. It also has raised flower ports that divert rain.

How many cups of sugar and water should there be in a hummingbird feeder?

admin — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 06:12:29 +0000

I have a hummingbird feeder outside my window, and I want more humming birds

1 part sugar to 4 parts water. In other words, 1/4 cup of sugar to one full cup of water. Bring the water to a full, rolling boil, pour sugar in slowly and stir until sugar melts. Remove from burner and let cool *completely*

It is not necessary to add the red dye; in fact, the red dye is often not good for the hummingbirds. Red in your recipe for hummingbird nectar isn’t necessary to attract hummingbirds either, as long as your feeder has some red on it they will find it. You can easily add red to a feeder just by tying some strips of red ribbon to the feeder or some red silk flowers.

This mixture should be changed daily (if the temp is above 93), as it can easily grow mold spores, particularly if it’s in full sun.

If you are putting up more than one feeder, place them so that the hummingbirds cannot see one feeder from another feeder; this stops a lot of the competition.

Below is a chart that shows different temperature ranges and how they will effect how long your hummingbird nectar will stay fresh.

High temperatures …….Change nectar after

71-75 6 days

76-80 5 days

81-84 4 days

85-88 3 days

89-92 2 days

93+ change daily