13 DIY Homemade Hummingbird Feeders
It is that time of year again. Time to put out your Hummingbird Feeders. In the colder areas they are arriving and they are tired and hungry. Of course in the warmer climates the Hummingbirds may be there all year long or at least a longer season but as for the colder areas they are coming in now. Perfect time to not only put out your feeder but perhaps make your own. Here is 13 great DIY feeders for you to start on today.
For myself I have a few Hummingbird feeders. I have 2 in the back yard hanging on my deck and then I have one in the front yard. Presently they don’t stick around. They come to my feeders when they first arrive then they seem to find a more Hummingbird friendly yard to settle in for the season. They come back periodically for a drink but this definitely is not their main yard.
I am in the process of working on that. I have planted some great bushes and shrubs that they like for nesting and protection. As well as I am planting more and more Hummingbird favorite plants. All thee plants and shrubs are growing and getting bigger but I probably have a couple years yet. Have a look through these great DIY tutorials and get started on a new Hummingbird Feeder today.
13 DIY Homemade Hummingbird Feeders
Hummingbird Nectar Recipe
Ingredients
- Refined white sugar
- Water
Directions for making safe hummingbird food:
Mix 1 part sugar with 4 parts water (for example, 1 cup of sugar with 4 cups of water) until the sugar is dissolved
Do not add red dye
Fill your hummingbird feeders with the sugar water and place outside
Extra sugar water can be stored in a refrigerator
Change feeders every other day and thoroughly clean them each time to prevent harmful mold growth
Extra sugar water for your hummingbird feeder can be stored in the fridge but should be stored for no more than one week. If you observe any mold growing on your sugar water stored in the fridge, throw it away and make a new batch for your hummingbird feeder.
It’s recommended that feeders be changed and thoroughly cleaned every other day, but it is important that they are cleaned and refilled at least twice a week in hot weather (summer) and once a week in cooler weather (spring/fall) to prevent the growth of mold.
