Hummingbird Feeder

A hummingbird feeder is a plastic or glass vessel filled with a sugar water solution. It is often hung from trees outside and is used to attracts hummingbirds to feed. While usually made out of plastic or glass, they come in a variety of styles and may be constructed to look like flowers, houses, giant berries or other whimsical items.

Factors to consider when buying a hummingbird feeder include pest resistance, rain protection, perches and color.

Ants and bees love to feed from hummingbird feeders. It is better to avoid feeding them if only to limit their population in the backyard. To prevent ants from using the hummingbird feeder look for a feeder with ant moats or purchase add-on ant moats. To prevent bees from feeding look for feeders that have no yellow coloring, which attracts bees, and a bee resistant shape, usually written on the packaging. Cats also pose a risk to Humming Bird Feeders. Make sure that wherever you hang your feeder that cats can not jump to it. Rain may dilute and contaminate the contents. Some feeders are designed to minimize rain contamination. There are also rain guards available for purchase.

You may find that your feeder is going dry more than it should. You should consider buying more Hummingbird Feeders http://www.yardenvy.com/hummingbird-feeders.asp to make sure all birds are nourished properly. You might want to hang your hummingbird feeders near pollinating flowers or your kitchen window, but avoid hanging in the direct sunlight.

Hummingbirds love the color red the more red the better but even a little red will attract hummingbirds. Avoid the color yellow to prevent attracting bees. If your feeder is not very red many hummingbird solutions are dyed red. Consider getting perches on your feeder so that the hummingbird can rest while it feeds.

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