Hummingbird feeders

[173abn]

I agree with BK ,I think they could outwit a cat pretty easy.Put the feeder in a clear area where a cat couldn't sneak up to it. russ

 

[slowpokethefarm]

Sounds like a plan! I guess I'll have to get a few feeders and some nectar. And follow the advice on how much to change it.

 

[BKBrown]

I just use sugar and water - they like it just as well as the expensive "nectar".

Sounds like a plan! I guess I'll have to get a few feeders and some nectar. And follow the advice on how much to change it.

 

[monica123]

I think I have about five humming bird feeders out and I only clean them out once they are empty. The biggest problem I have with them is ants, they seem to like the nectar

 

[stanley]

I only have 1, and I only clean it out after the hummingbirds do. It usually takes about a week of about 5 birds per feeder, for them to empty it out.

 

[BKBrown]

Raid has an "Earth Options" Natural insect control in a hand spray bottle. I put some on the area around the base of the hanger and on the pole the feeders are on - haven't seen any more ants - won't hurt the Hummers ! :thumbsup:Found it in Grocery store.

I think I have about five humming bird feeders out and I only clean them out once they are empty. The biggest problem I have with them is ants, they seem to like the nectar

 

[173abn]

for some reason I have zero problems with ants.one of my sisters have a problem with bees but the only critters that I have is the hummers. russ

 

[cren]

This is one thing I have yet to snag a shot of with my newest camera (Canon EOS Rebel). I have been out hiking lately and you would be surprised but down a bit on our old country road there is someones property and I think they almost harvest hummers. There are tons always in their land flying abouts.

 

[Madi]

I love hummingbirds, they are the only birds that survive my cats, I have six of the little buggars and they are hard on the rest of the birds around here.

 

[Berniep]

My mom has kept feeders out for 40 years and she has built up quite a population of hummers.
She goes through two quarts of feed per day during peak times.
I have a half dozen or so regulars at my two feeders and can make a quart go a week.
BTW I have done side by side test and switched back and forth on the feeders and they definitely like my home made nectar better than store bought. One cup of sugar to 4 cups water or maybe just a little stronger on the sugar. They don't need any additional nutrients from the nectar, they get all they need from the bugs they eat.
Here is a great resource on hummingbirds and feeders.
Hummingbird Feeders