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 water
- Stir until sugar is 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