Avoiding these common hummingbird feeder mistakes to encourage hummers to spend more time in your yard.
However, hanging a feeder doesn’t mean hummingbirds will automatically come.
There are several common mistakes people make when putting out a feeder, according to experts.
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Here’s how to avoid them toincrease your chances of attracting hummingbirdswhile reducing unnecessary efforts and expenses.
You’ll see how much the hummingbirds consume in a couple of days.
Buying a Stylish Feeder
If you are just starting, choose a traditional hummingbird feeder over a stylish one.
“From my personal experience, they are easy to clean and work well.
I have had more success with the basic feeders,” says Karr.
Wait to test out other models until after you have successfully attracted hummingbirds to your yard.
Not only will it take some time before hummingbirds find the feeder, but placement is also key.
“Remember to be patientthey usually find it.”
Not Cleaning Feeders Frequently
A hummingbird feeder comes with the responsibility to clean it regularly.
“Its important to be good stewards and change out nectar regularly andkeep the feeder clean.”
You’ll need tomake sugary nectar oftenand clean it frequently too, to avoid it becoming moldy.
ensure the nectar is always transparent.
Plus, red dye is potentially harmful to these beautiful winged creatures.
Both red dyes, Red No.
3 and Red No.
“c’mon be sure to stay away from red dyes in hummingbird nectar,” says Karr.
Using Pesticides in the Garden
Keeping an immaculate garden usually relies on pesticides and herbicides.
But wildlife and pollinators don’t coexist well with harmful chemicals.
Many pest problems in home gardens respond well to organic products such asneem oilor insecticidal soap.
Many bird species, including hummingbirds, migrate to locations with warmer weather in the colder months.
Kincaid shares that states, such as California and Arizona, have hummingbirds all year.
