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#HUMMINGBIRD FEED LICENSE#

These sweeteners contain many natural elements that may be safe for humans but may be harmful to hummers.

Never use honey, organic sugar, cane or agave syrup, or brown sugar.

Using hot water and a brush/ sponge will leave no residues. Some people use bleach, or vinegar when cleaning feeders between refills. Avoid this happening by keeping a regular schedule for cleaning and refilling.

#HUMMINGBIRD FEED LICENSE#

Fermented nectar (left out too long) is giving your hummingbirds a license to fly drunk. Particular circumstances, such as extremely hot or cold daily temperatures, may determine a longer or shorter “freshness time” for nectar. Twice a week is highly recommended in general.

Change nectar often to prevent fermentation and mold or bacteria build-up.

Most manufacturers of such feeders offer lifetime guarantees on their products.

UV stable polycarbonate is the highest recommended material for feeders that are in direct sun.

Place feeders in shade whenever possible.

Please have patience to allow hummingbirds to find your feeder. The feeder should be thoroughly cleaned each time the nectar is changed.ĥ. Change nectar every two to three days in hot weather, every four to five days in cooler weather. Don't wait for the hummers to consume all the nectar. Polluted/ contaminated feeders are not only bad for hummers, but they will likely never return to the feeder.Ĥ. Offer quality blend of sugars for your nectar.ģ. We have tested them all and offer, what we feel is the best-of-the-best.ġ. There are really only a handful of basic designs for a hummingbird feeder though the details and execution (and the effectiveness) of the designs can vary widely.

The latter often translates to “non-drippy” though there are other factors involved in bee resistance. We have selected hummingbird feeders that disassemble easily for cleaning and maintenance, provide good viewing of the birds using the feeder, and are durable and bee-resistant. We human hummer feeders often have preferred designs for feeders, but there is probably no single “best” design that covers all important characteristics. Most people want a feeder that is pleasing to their eye though ultimately, the hummers will be the ones to choose. They should be robust enough to last years and they should function properly.

Select feeders that are functional rather than a gifty ceramic upside-down strawberry type. Note that hummers expend an enormous amount of energy just hovering for food-thus the amount of effort expended is minimized by offering feeders with perches.Īnd perches permit people to get a better view of their guests. They also like feeders with perches as they allow the hummer a brief rest. What interests them is a feeder that is clean and provides a regular supply of nectar. Hummingbirds are not interested in the brand of feeder, where you purchased or the cost. Hummingbird Market nectar enables your hummingbirds to thrive!ĬLICK HERE TO BUY A FEEDER AND GET 15% OFF 5 LBS OF NECTAR AT CHECKOUT Your hummingbird's loyalty to our nectar will soon become evident to you, too. Our long-time customers are extremely loyal to our nectar, as their testimonials demonstrate. Humans erroneously believe more concentrated is sweeter- this is certainly not always true in nature-it is the ingredients. Our nectar satisfies a hummers search for sweetness as our ingredients are sweeter than table sugar. We recommend using a recipe of four (4) parts warm tap water to one (1) part nectar for optimal results. Other commercial nectars and homemade solutions may only deliver less of a hummingbird's required energy needs, leaving them energy deficient. And, without the inclusion of any potentially harmful additives such as preservatives, stabilizers, enhancers, or coloring. Our nectar is digested and absorbed as 100% energy, giving the birds an equal return on energy expended. Like Mother Nature’s nectar, Hummingbird Market nectar is a formula featuring a blend of sucrose, fructose and glucose. After much research we have formulated our nectar into a precise blend of those sugars. Our clear nectar simulates the natural nectar of nature’s flowers as well as, if not better than, any other nectar available and is more cost effective than any nectar on the market.ĭifferent species of flowers produce different sugars.