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 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?
Roz said
03:48 PM Jul 23, 2007
Most likely, you hit the problem right on the head. Change it often and then you will have to refill often.
Charles
ersanta said
04:09 PM Jul 23, 2007
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.
Good Luck,
Santa Nellie
Luvglass said
06:19 PM Jul 23, 2007
FWIW, we just use hot tap water and granulated sugar and it has been working fine.
Fred
newbierv said
06:01 PM Jul 24, 2007
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.
galeanna said
06:49 PM Jul 24, 2007
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
newbierv said
05:18 PM Jul 26, 2007
I have been using the store bought mixture...I think I will try just the 1 part sugar to 3 parts water. Thank you!
phyllen said
06:12 PM Jul 26, 2007
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!
Linda said
01:34 PM Jul 28, 2007
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!!!!
cincygirl20 said
12:19 PM Jul 30, 2007
Thanks for everyones suggestions! Looks like making my own nectar is the way to go! Thanks! Sharon
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?
Charles
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.
Good Luck,
Santa Nellie
Cleaning the feeder and changing the nectar often is very important.
Happy Hummers to all!!!!
Thanks!
Sharon