How to attract hummers
Nectar in a hummingbird feeder needs to stay fresh. If the nectar ferments the hummingbirds will stop coming to the feeder. How often the nectar is changed depends on temperatures and placement of the feeders. If the temperature is 80 degrees, change the nectar at least twice a week. If the temperature reaches 90 degrees or higher change every other day. At 100 degrees change every day. If the feeder is in the sun, the nectar should be changed daily.
You may make your own nectar which is 4 parts water to 1 part sugar. Or there are nectar powder to mix with water and also pre-mixed nectar you can buy. You may store these for 1 week in the refrigerator after the have been mixed.
There are many types of hummingbird feeders to choose. There are saucer types that tend not to swing in the wind. There are also window feeders that fit on the window so you can have a close-up view of the little hummers.
Feeders come with ant moats and bee guards to protect the nectar for the birds. Also keep your feeders clean.
You may make your own nectar which is 4 parts water to 1 part sugar. Or there are nectar powder to mix with water and also pre-mixed nectar you can buy. You may store these for 1 week in the refrigerator after the have been mixed.
There are many types of hummingbird feeders to choose. There are saucer types that tend not to swing in the wind. There are also window feeders that fit on the window so you can have a close-up view of the little hummers.
Feeders come with ant moats and bee guards to protect the nectar for the birds. Also keep your feeders clean.
