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Hummingbirds!


I finally broke down and bought a hummingbird feeder about a month ago. Well, today I finally saw my first hummingbird on the feeder. But he didn't seem at all interested in what was inside smile.gif
Since I am a newbie to feeding them, I was wondering what the problem might be??
the same nectar has been in there awhile, could that be it?

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Most likely, you hit the problem right on the head.  Change it often and then you will have to refill often.

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I have found that 4 parts water to 1 part granulated sugar is the best nectar for Hummingbirds. Just bring water to a boil, then stir in the sugar, and goes without saying allow to cool to room temperture.

Unused nectar can be referigerated up to 2 weeks. If your feeder has been sitting around with the same nectar for a while, perhaps the Hummingbirds have lost their interest.

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FWIW, we just use hot tap water and granulated sugar and it has been working fine.
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I have heard you have to change and clean feeder every week. I have been doing this but no hummingbirds. :( Anyone know what I am doing wrong? I mixed the store bought nectar as directed on the directions...cleaning if weekly ...but not one hummingbird.

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When we put ours up the first time my mom and dad who had been putting at least one up for years said to start with 1 part sugar to 3 parts water to attract them faster and told us to stay away from the store bought necter.  It must have worked now the come to the window and tell us every spring that they are back and want the feeder up.    Anna

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I have been using the store bought mixture...I think I will try just the 1 part sugar to 3 parts water. Thank you!

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A friend's grandson kept going to her refrigerator and drinking the great Kool Aid Grandop made. My friend said she didn't know he had made any. But there in the fridge was this pitcher of red drink. She asked her husband when he made Kool Aid for the kids. You guessed it, hummingbird nectar made from a store bought mix. That kid was on a sugar high for days!

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Some Hummers do not like the Pre-made Nectar.  Stick with 4 parts water and 1 part sugar per the Hummingbird experts at www.hummingbirdsplus.org.

Cleaning the feeder and changing the nectar often is very important.

Happy Hummers to all!!!!biggrin


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Thanks for everyones suggestions! Looks like making my own nectar is the way to go!
Thanks!
Sharon

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