FEEDERS ARE ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO ATTRACT HUMMINGBIRDS TO YOUR YARD

TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE BEST FEEDER

• Get a Red Feeder with Red Flowers (Hummer fav)
• Make sure it has perches to sit on
• Easy to Fill & Clean (must be cleaned every 2-3 days)

TIPS FOR FEEDER PLACEMENT

• Put the Feeder where you can see the Hummingbirds!
• Hang your Feeder in the shade 
• Place near a Tree where they can perch
• Don't put it near a window
• Make sure it easy to reach

BEST NECTAR RECIPE FOR FEEDERS

• Mix 1 part refined white Sugar & 4 parts cold water until dissolved
• Extra Sugar Water can be stored in the refrigerator
• Change the Nectar every 2-3 days
• Don't use Nectar mixes with red dye
• Only use refined white Sugar (table sugar). Anything else is toxic.
• Ratio 4:1

TIPS FOR CLEANING (2x week)

• Empty all Nectar (+ dispose)
• Take apart
• Hand wash with warm water & mild soap
• Scrub well to remove residue & mold
• Rinse with cold water
• Air dry before Refilling

KEEP YOUR HUMMERS SAFE & HEALTHY!

WHEN SHOULD YOU SET UP FEEDERS?

• 1-2 Weeks before the Hummers arrive!
• Southern US & Gulf Coast (Feb - Mar)
• Middle Latitudes (April)
• Northern US (May)

WHEN SHOULD YOU TAKE DOWN FEEDERS?

• November (2 weeks after last Hummer Sighting)
• Feeds won't keep them from Migrating
• Clean & pack away until next Spring