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.
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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...