Pictures Of Hummers

1. Getting the right type of feeder.
saucer-type feeders perches and ant motes are preferred.

I was using feeders saucer type almost exclusively for years. I think that the birds prefer the tube type and are generally much easier to clean. Birds such as yellow perch, rest, catch tiny insects and survey their territory to the feeders. Sitting and resting during feeding saves precious energy and helps to socialize young birds. Feeders dish also give some guys a much better view of their spread. I learned the hard way that the yellow flowers on the feeders are useless. They not only attract ants and bees, they can become brittle and break. Additional parts charger also more difficult to clean. I recommend the HummZinger by aspects which is basically just two pieces. It is attractive, drip resistant, easy to clean and has a deep well which discourages bees and wasps.



This is a sketch of my imagination Hummzinger my blog every day drawing.

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2. Use sugar water mix.
Never use premixed solutions!

I repeat, do not use premixed solutions! Especially do not use any product containing a red dye. Additives and dyes are unnecessary and potentially harmful to birds. Hummingbirds get their nutrition from the insects they consume. Although no studies have been conducted on birds ingesting dyes, why take a chance on something that is totally useless? The birds will be attracted by the red color of your feeder. If you have a model of cool design with a form of fantasy and a different color, do yourself a favor and scrap or hanged. From my experience, they are more trouble than they are worth.
You'll need to make plain 'ole SUGAR WATER nectar to attract our gems. In the fourth part tap water to one part of sugar cane regular (absolutely no substitutes) is the most widely accepted . This mixture approximates the average sucrose content of flowers favored by North American birds. Do not use anything but pure cane sugar and does not make it sweeter as it may harm the bird. Sometimes people like to make things more complicated than they should be. It is not necessary to boil water! Really, believe me. Just use hot water and dissolve the sugar, stirring vigorously. It will last up to two weeks in the refrigerator, but I'll take mine as needed. Use a towel under the charger that you wear on the outside to avoid the sticky drops.
I personally use one of five parts water to one part sugar mixture, except during migration periods, when they need to gain weight and require more energy. This increase of five to a combination of action my hummingbird feeders and decreases ants and other insects attraction. It also saves on the bills of sugar and the Hummer seems to like it as well.

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3. Hang your feeder in the right place.
Location is key.

The north side of your house is the most desirable location. It will probably be in the shade most of the day which will keep your sugar water cool and fresh longer. The south side is less desirable and will probably be in the sun more. Positioning feeders near trees and vegetation cover is ideal, but much to attract these little Dazzlers enjoy their company, so be sure to hang out the windows or areas of your garden that you use frequently. To be on the safe side.