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กำลังแสดงโพสต์จาก มกราคม, 2012

Buying the Right Hummingbird Feeder

If you're ready to purchase a hummingbird feeder, there are several factors that should definitely be considered: 1) The most important thing to consider is the safety of the hummingbirds. If you have cats, or if there are cats in your neighborhood who could possibly get to the area where your feeder will be, then you should get the hanging type. Make sure that it is at least 5 feet above the ground. Humming Bird 2) Get a glass hummingbird feeder. Glass holds up much better to weather conditions than plastic and other materials, plus it is easier to clean and will resist mold and other unwanted growing things better than most other materials. 3) Get one with an ant moat, or if the one you fall in love with does not have an ant moat, buy one separately. An ant moat is a decorative cup that you fill with water that goes between the hummingbird feeder and whatever it is attached to. The water acts as a barrier for ants. 4) If you're not sure how much usage your hu

Making Your Own Hummingbird Food

Hummingbirds are wonderful birds to attract to your yard or garden. There are different methods to attract hummingbirds that can help to bring them to your feeder. The fascination that we have for these small beautiful birds is seen throughout spoken history. There are many Native American tribes that have stories about hummingbirds. Hummingbirds are delightful to watch. There are several reasons for our fascination with these birds. Hummingbirds are such tiny little creatures, and the swiftness of their wings is amazing in and of itself. Nectar for Hummingbirds Humming Bird A great many people want to draw these beautiful tiny birds to their home. One of the best ways to do this is by feeding them. Hummingbirds love nectar and it is easy to make. To make nectar use 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. An example would be 1 cup of sugar added to 4 cups of water. Mix well and place in feeders where you want to see the hummingbirds. Never mix coloring with the nectar, as this is no