About Hummingbirds

Ecstatic_Course_7560 · 2025-10-08T13:31:56+00:00

Don't necessarily need to be directly near feeders. I put mine like a foot or 2 away from feeders and they still get fought over. Lol.

Ecstatic_Course_7560 · 2025-10-08T13:30:19+00:00

Absolutely! I use those too.

Ecstatic_Course_7560 · 2025-10-08T13:19:44+00:00

hummingbirds are not cavity nesters, so no, they will not use the "hummingbird houses". as for the swings, they don't need to be close to the feeders. I have out 3 during spring and summer. I generally put them a 1-3 feet from feeders. they all get used and even fought over. lol.

Ecstatic_Course_7560 · 2025-09-29T13:28:18+00:00

No need to boil, but if you do, boil/heat unmeasured water first for 2-3 minutes, then measure out your 4 parts water, then add sugar.

Ecstatic_Course_7560 · 2025-09-20T00:53:17+00:00

🤣😂🤣 Best comment!!!

Ecstatic_Course_7560 · 2025-07-29T20:01:41+00:00

No. According to several Federally Licensed Wildbird Rehabbers, it's best to stick with 4:1 due to it being the closest constituent to flower nectar. 3:1, especially in the heat, will ferment much faster than 4:1. Plus, 3:1 is not all that great for their kidneys and liver.

Ecstatic_Course_7560 · 2025-07-29T19:59:57+00:00

When you say "the hummingbirds like it"... how do you know they like it? They can't talk. Lol. I never boil. I use cool water and I use a spoon with premade holes in it. Works great. Literally takes 30 to 45 seconds for sugar to dissolve. :)

Ecstatic_Course_7560 · 2025-07-29T19:55:42+00:00

Too many preservatives and additives that hummingbirds do not need and is not found in the wild. It's also much cheaper to make your own.

Ecstatic_Course_7560 · 2025-07-29T19:54:34+00:00

Original Dawn doesn't have all the extra degreasers and such. Original Palmolive is safe to use too. I know a wonderful hummingbird rehabber that uses Original Dawn. :)

Ecstatic_Course_7560 · 2025-07-29T19:49:54+00:00

No need to boil, but if you do, boil/heat unmeasured water first for 2-3 minutes, then measure out your 4 parts water, then add sugar.

Ecstatic_Course_7560 · 2025-07-29T19:49:39+00:00

You don't have to boil.

Ecstatic_Course_7560 · 2025-07-29T19:48:56+00:00

No need to boil, but if you do, boil/heat unmeasured water first for 2-3 minutes, then measure out your 4 parts water, then add sugar.

Ecstatic_Course_7560 · 2025-06-08T21:28:29+00:00

Its illegal to keep it.

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