How to Make Hummingbird Endless Water Fountain EASY. Cement BALL Bird Bath Solar Powered they LOVE

[@graceinthegarden9151]

Last night I froze some hummingbird food. I am so thankful you provided that idea. It hit 103 today. I was able to add frozen pieces today to the feeders. They loved it while it lasted. I will be freezing more this evening. The birds are drinking from the fountains constantly. I ordered another pump to put out another fountain. With this heat, they need all the help they can get. Thank you for all your amazing ideas.

[@annemurphy9339]

May I ask how you make hummingbird food? Thank you.

[@graceinthegarden9151]

@annemurphy9339 (1/4) one-quarter cup of Granulated sugar to 1 cup of water. Dissolve the sugar in the water. Make sure it is room temperature or a bit cool prior to putting it in the feeder. During the heat, I only partially fill the feeder and refrigerate the remaining. If it is 90 or above, replace it daily. Make sure you rinse the feeder prior to refilling. Only clean feeder with a mild wash weekly and make sure it is rinsed thoroughly before filling again. Hope that helps?

[@pamelasmith2735]

@@graceinthegarden9151 how to make hummingbird food

[@angiestimson3886]

@@annemurphy9339; They are talking about the water/ sugar mix. As for actual “food”, hummers can hunt for insects and find nectar on their own but, after a long, cold night, they can really use our help with sugar water to get their energy level up in order to search for food and then again in the evening to get them through the night. I remember having honeysuckle all over our neighborhood. Now, I don’t see it anywhere😪..I am going to our local nursery this week to buy a trumpet honeysuckle to do my part along with the 2 feeders I have and 2 water fountains..They are so fun to watch! … Robbie is a good teacher! God bless her!

[@annemurphy9339]

@@angiestimson3886 Thank you! I just saw that someone answered me 9 months ago but I never received notice to say thank you. Our torenia flowers brought hummingbirds into the yard last year and the whole family just fell in love with them, but I’m a novice with the feeders. On a learning curve though - thank you again!

[@texasrefugee7888]

I made your turkey baster fountain set it on the balcony. I saw a hummer go crazy bathing in it within 12 hours. It was the cutest thing I ever saw watching him take that bath! What a great idea thank you Robbie

[@surestar74]

I did it! I created a foundation and I JUST saw a hummingbird in it!! I didn't create the concrete ball, but used a terracotta pot turned upside down. You are right, they wanted something to grip into. His little feet gripped right onto the pot. I'm so pleased.

[@roberthicks7480]

Hey do you think I could use plaster of Paris????

[@marci9212]

Nope. It softens in water ​@@roberthicks7480

[@flickeringcandle]

@@roberthicks7480Plaster of paris falls apart in wet conditions.

[@trishfitzpatrick2066]

I'm a real fan of crafting videos so I can say with confidence: you are a master of this! Every single word you said was important and useful. More than fifteen minutes of all meat, no filler. I love your stuff! BTW, hubby was excited to see it too and he's NEVER shown an interest in crafting anything else! Thanks a thousand times!

[@kristelkubis3804]

Robbie, thank you so much for your fun and great ideas for all the hummingbirds.. the last couple months have been very trying for me. I made the decision when i found out my father was diagnosed with dementia to keep him home with me and quit my job to take care of him until he passes at our home that we built 30+ years ago. he has always sat on our front covered deck to watch the hummingbirds and Pileated woodpeckers mostly. loved the difference in size. Well i really wanted to set up a little bit more of a bird haven for him to watch the birds, but he is going faster than we always want and i am not going to have it completed before he dies, but i am still going to make it in his memory. i have had a birch tree die in front of my house that he wanted to cut down and i would not let him because the hummingbirds sit out on the tiniest branches and the pileated always comes and sits on the vary top ot the main tree. Please keep up your videos. My dad will be watching his birds from a different front porch soon but i will be here remembering ALL our good Times!

[@marci9212]

Loving Dad and making good memories! That's honoring him!

[@Margie1951]

You have a very kind heart ❤️ father is so lucky to have you.

[@Valerie11859]

I commented yesterday but i don't see it. So i froze my nectar last night. Getting ready to wash them all and put new nectar in with the ice i made. The heat and humidity here in Ohio right now is unbearable. I really love your videos. I watch for them everyday. Thank you.

[@susanh2610]

Thank you for a great tutorial! I love the idea of using the bait buckets because they already have the holes in them. I just put some in my Walmart cart. And yes, I would love a video on how you decorate the bucket. Thank you for another awesome idea!

[@lyndasimpson4085]

I would also love a video on decorating I'm not sure do I buy the bucket at Walmart or do I have to order the bucket?

[@brendal8516]

Working in retail.. Please do not leave an open bag of cement in cart. Most of those stores already have to deal with a bunch of torn bags that no one wants. Open concrete bags are a nuisance and are not viewed as a gift. I would suggest bring your bucket in, ask them if they have a torn a bag you may pay for and scoop from, there is always someone who will put it in your cart and car if you ask. They much rather help you put things in car than deal with an open concrete bag. OR bring/buy multiple buckets and take it ALL in smaller weights at the car as you suggested. At the very least let someone know you are doing this so they can dispose of it right away.

[@Heartwing37]

I would love it if somebody left a bag of concrete for me! I almost never need a full bag. Also on a budget and would consider this a godsend. Sorry that you guys in retail have it so tough.

[@diyoregonnowtexas9202]

I love those torn open bags of concrete. They sell them at half price or even less.

[@paulinegraham6839]

Fantastic ! Thank you ! You work so hard to keep your bird's happy, and adding ice , brilliant !!! I never would have thought of that !! Fantastic

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Many thanks Love these birds ❤️ Thanks 😊

[@jujubee7351]

That bucket is 3.36 right now at Wal-Mart, I just ordered two. They are originally over 9.00 . Thank you so much. They will not use my Soda fountain, may be they will use this one. ❤

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

I myself just ordered 3 more, great quality will do other fountains with it. With your other fountains try some plants near by

[@patriciaallen8519]

Thanks!!

[@jujubee7351]

@@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy will do ! ❤️

[@ChristineDuval-cy5ck]

What area is it in? Kitchen?

[@thingsmadenew8352]

@@ChristineDuval-cy5ckit’s a minnow/fish bucket so look near the fishing pole display. Sporting Goods

[@bethsands7665]

I like your simple ice-in-the-water idea !!! for the tweets. I put ice in my cats bowl on hot days. Thanks for being a committed animal lover and providing for nature as well as sharing with us, Good job.

[@twinfin8571]

Hahaha. My cat wants ice cubes in her bowl every morning. I put ice cubes in the bird baths. (I don’t have fountains at the moment). I froze the sugar water in ice cube tray for the hummers. Working great

[@CherylCrow-po5lf]

Thank you, Robbie, for continuing to share your creative ideas with us!

[@yeevita]

I love your ideas, Robbie. About the cement, if you can unload enough weight into other containers, you can take the whole bag. I have done this with kitty litter. Hubby moves it to the garage, then we divide it so I can move it upstairs to where the cat stuff is.

[@bethsands7665]

You are the Queen-mother of the sweet tweets and very crafty !!, love it. It is hotSummer-time and the water-ball is a life-saver for tweets. The birds are telling their friends ! to visit you.

[@emylytle7149]

When I was needing some cement for my fence I went to Home Depot and by chance they were giving away bags of cement in all sorts of label, so I grab some I needed for my fence and left some for a company who takes all the free cement, I was just a few minutes ahead of them to take what I need 😂😊👩‍🌾 so I got my cement for my fence free! They have all the cement right at the door where you pick up ur orders. It was just timing, so if you need anything like woods and cement go to the loading duck and look around you will sometimes find free stuff! Thanks Robbie, I hope I gave some ideas to others as well, love this fountain and yes I found that bucket online. I’m thinking of making one for a gift! ❤🙏🏻😊👩‍🌾

[@mikeandlisa1995]

You're awesome!

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thanks 😊 ❤️

[@Factopia776]

Wow, what an amazing tutorial on creating beautiful and cost-effective fountains for attracting birds! I absolutely loved the creative approach you took in making the cement balls, and it's incredible how easy and affordable it is to achieve such a stunning result.

[@jwater63]

I love this! Thank you for teaching us how to make it, and I too would love to see how you decorated it, especially the sunflower . I also love the idea of leaving a note on the cement. You're so clever 😊. Have you ever used the app Merlin? I have it and I love it. Its simple to use and I think you would enjoy it. It helps identify birds either by sound or picture. I use the sound id the most, and it has really helped me to be able to identify different birds that show up here. Thank you for another awesome video ❤😊😊❤

[@naturalsr405]

Going to grab 5 of those buckets tomorrow. Kids love to catch crawfish etc in the creek, so a few will be for them ;)

[@HillCountryGardenGirl]

Would love to see a video of how you decorate. You’ve inspired me to try some of my own ideas to decorate. Thank you, Robbie!

[@barbarabohannon3089]

You are so talented...Thank You 😮

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thank you so Much! Love art and nature

[@CarmenThompsonGibson]

Thank you. I got my husband to make me two!

[@muzafer1]

So beautiful shere 💯💖💖💖

[@markgoodwin4500]

Concrete is storable bring the entire bag home store it in five gallon buckets with a lid. As long as you keep it dry you can probably do dozens of small projects like this with that one bag

[@LifeHomeandGardenwithAnaRica]

You have such a Great idea. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

You are so welcome! Thank you

[@Red--Bace2137]

Robbie you have such great ideas. Thank you. I can't wait till I can try to make the ball and the other bird fountains 😊 xxxooos to you and Gary

[@Robert-s2q4i]

Thanks Robbie and Gary 😊❤

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Our pleasure! ❤️

[@carolledger8047]

Wow! Your yard is like a bird sanctuary! LOL Awesome!

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

It really is now 😊 Thank you ❤️

[@georgemacdonald6939]

Your videos are always informative and easy to follow. Keep those fantastic ideas coming, Luv you!

[@MelAtlNP]

Thank you so much!

[@MrJojomylove]

Thank you for shareing!!

[@lindawoody8501]

I had to stop feeding the local birdies in my yards because it was attracting the three neighborhood semi feral kitties. Kept seeing the demise of my bird friends so stopped altogether. I did put out a foam cooler hubby got free with his medicine shipment and filled it with cool water and keep it clean. Yes it does leak a tiny bit but stays pretty full for days. We recently had a week of 105-109 degree daytime temperatures here in our NW AZ Mohave Desert yard. Cooler today at only 103. Love this idea!

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Maybe when you want to try to feed the birds again, keep the feeders up high. But I know they appreciate water especially now. Stay safe and cool this Summer ❤️

[@maryshkamiceli8388]

Drought areas, areas with extreme heat are making birds move to different habitats.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

That is true

[@elainelee6741]

Love love your energy and up beet in your videos. And love your ideas. Just ordered a solar fountain .

[@irenetovar7756]

Again, you have a geart of gold and you are so creative. Thank you for all your tips.🐦🐦‍⬛❤

[@flightydancer]

So cute! I love your magical home!

[@evonniarhodes5754]

If you don't have any use for 60lb. bags of concrete mix, you can purchase smaller bags. Home Depot, Lowe's, and ACE Hardware sell 10 lb. bags.

[@OldCountryCooks]

That's really cool! Chef John & Rebecca

[@Eva-un8lj]

I need to try this .thanks for sharing

[@jlm17533]

Thanks for sharing!! Definitely going to make this!!!!

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Have fun! Thanks ❤️

[@georgevanvalkenburg2560]

SPOT ON . . . . . . KISS: EEP IT SIMPLE, SMART!😀😜😜😜😜

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

😊

[@Patricia.resells]

Curious, have you considered making this in one half of the ball mold?

[@Red--Bace2137]

Show us how you decorate your buckets please 😅

[@1LightWarriorPrincess]

You know you could do the ball w/o using so much cement to fill inside. You could only mold the shape and it could be hollow inside. It would still work w/ less material and much lighter :)

[@juanita920]

This is so great! Thanks for sharing.

[@Margie1951]

Home centers will be happy to load it in car or truck . When you get home, transfer to buckets for future products.

[@elizabethhammond1348]

Thank you! So much fun!

[@paulinedye5479]

Thank you, great idea!!!❤

[@DCAZPER]

Nice

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thank you 😊

[@surestar74]

Just as I was thinking "what the heck am i going to do with 60 pounds of concrete?" You provided the answer.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

😊 Now you know, share ❤️

[@pamelaspooner7183]

I did the same thing but unloaded the bag into two containers so each of the 3 were now around 20 lbs so easy to lift. I needed to fix a fence post so needed all the concrete I paid for. Just keep the leftover in a plastic bag that’s airtight or the humidity will make the extra you are keeping set up into a big lump!

[@suefox5162]

Going to try this

[@ms.readyplayerone772]

Love this!

[@Brother_Mike]

I need a bird bath for my hummingbirds

[@beckybrown6594]

I'm so happy to see each video, so many hummingbirds! Xoxo awesome. I was thinking your in OB but snow lol. Such a beautiful garden, ordered two solar kits now witch water fountain to make 😊❤

[@deborahc398]

Where in the world are you finding those Jumbo Straws at such a low price? I'm also in Southern California, and can't seem to find them anywhere...

[@jwater63]

I found some at Dollar General and they cost 1.00 also. I have used them on 3 of my fountains, and I do have to cut a small piece and cut it so the straw fits, like she shows in the video.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

I get them at a small dollar store, try also any party store 😊

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

😊Thanks

[@cosmicconnections8519]

i can't wait to try this!!! What's your food recipe for your hummingbirds?

[@nancyhammons3594]

I live in North Carolina about 50 miles from the coast. Unfortunately, hummingbird season and hurricane/bad weather season coincide with each other. I've put a bird bath out on the deck with a solar fountain, but it's been cloudy for several days. The bad weather that hits the center of the USA makes it's way to the east coast. My husband has a smallish power supply that he has connected to the pump, but solar isn't working for us during hummingbird season. I'm not speaking for the whole of the east coast, just my area.

[@sueguidry4216]

Love

[@dorisolsen4342]

Hi thank you for all your videos love watching them . Can you give me the formula for the hummingbird food please . Doris

[@rhondaholeinoneon16]

I need to move to your area everything is cheaper there than here in Kentucky!

[@akaRadar]

such an AMAZING idea!! TY !!! Just found a deflated ball the other day, almost threw it away! Glad i waited! Gonna try this! Can i create the ball with a straw in place?? was also wondering about sticking dowels somehow to create perches… 🤔.. will play around with.. Lol… But L💗VE this project! TY again!! 💗… wish i would run across one of ur (left behind) concrete bags! 😁… So sweet of you to pay for & gift it Forward! 💕 Do you tape the receipt to the bag so there’s no issue with any cray employees??… Lol! 😂… Love all you do to keep beautifying the world!

[@fluffylee41]

Thank you for calling it a bubbler. You must be from the east coast.

[@Deauxneal]

❤❤❤

[@rocknmamma2666]

Would love to see bucket decor methods. Love this ball method, thanks. My orioles have been coming for years for the humming bird food. Often raising 4babies and teaching them to utilize the food too. So successful normally raise 4 batches of four each. That's 16 new orioles a season. But none have ever gotten close to me. They're vary wary. Looks now like you could be near Fallbrook. Love the tree covered rolling hills and views. Nicer climate than Ramona- not as dry or cold with coastal breezes🤗

[@irishpixierose]

If I ask, the store has always had someone help me load things into my car. You may have to wait a couple of minutes, but they will take care of it.

[@abibritton8791]

💜💚💛💙!!!

[@mollypitcher9380]

Hi Robbie!

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Hi 😊

[@sukdevkumar490]

Sick elk 87

[@chelle7_myblueeyeddog]

Robbie, great video but you didn't list all your supplies, like the bucket from Walmart and jumbo straws. Thank you in advance!

[@hellosweetheart3350]

Cute! But wouldn't it be dirty quick? And birds are drinking their bath water?

[@melissarmt7330]

I wonder if silicone boba straws would work

[@doodybird5766]

I know you have to let concrete pools for fish run a good while to flush out all the lime unless you seal it really well with an aquarium safe sealer, do you have to do the same for Himmingbirds? They're tough but delicate, will concrete lime hurt them???

[@JoanWakefield]

Can you use "quick crete" around an inflated balloon?

[@privateeye2490]

Have you found any good solar pumps with batteries that will run overnight?

[@dianevillers5654]

Does the cement ever get soft over time after having so much water running over it all the time?

[@VioletG629]

❤

[@roberthicks7480]

Hey can I use plaster of Paris too make the ball

[@patriciasutton4618]

Hi Robbie Might you provide the web site to purchase the FRABILL BUCKET, PLEASE! Love this particular feeder, you are so creative!

[@pinkhaircamohat3906]

I got my bucket at Walmart in the hunting section or sporting goods

[@serendipity1237]

I know you are giving as many ideas and options as possible, but does making the sphere with the ball and cement have any benefits over the easier project you posted with the styrofoam ball?

[@machellroiland3228]

Hello, do you use the smoothy straws?

[@Margie1951]

What are cute project? My problem is a solar pumps. Don’t seem to last very long. Just bought one with plug today and it lasted about six hours so what is the person supposed to do paying up to $20? Think I WILL TRY A SMALL BATTERY PUMP FOR aquarium they’re inexpensive under six dollars

[@rosecup9001]

I tried drilling on plastic plate it breaks. How did you get your holes on the plastic plate?

[@mj-hk6iv]

Love the video!! Link for the buckets please ❤

[@donnaguyton153]

I swear, you can make something out of nearly nothing...always budget friendly.

[@batterypoweredgardener8181]

Can you please put a link for the bucket 😊

[@ShellG.]

Can someone please tell me how often should the water be changed and is it okay to use well water from the tap? :) Thank you!

[@jt.s.7418]

Change the water daily. Clean the bucket and only use potable water. If it's safe for you, it's safe for them. I hope this helps you enjoy your them even more❤

[@ShellG.]

@@jt.s.7418 Thank you and God bless!

[@DCAZPER]

Aww

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

❤️

[@СашаМаринов-ф4м]

Careful soldier 82

[@stacyo755]

Can someone post a link to the best solar fountain pump for this project? There are so many options I don’t know which one to choose.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

SEE BEST Types of Solar Fountain Kits, How to Make Endless Water Bird Bath for Hummingbirds EASY DIY kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGq5i5xseMqpj9U I post links underneath, use the one with the long cord, thanks

[@Rudimentary007]

💪👍🙏🏼

[@dianesmith6745]

Why can’t I use an electric submersible pump?

[@terie.2165]

Was thinking about using a cheap plastic kid’s cereal bowl to make a half ball with a flat bottom. That way you would not have to cut a big hole in the lid to fit it in. Just a hole for the straw and then all the little drainage holes. Would be less messy and a lot lighter too. You would have to make s hole in the bottom center of the bowl before filling with cement for the straw to come out of and somehow cover it with plastic wrap and a rubber band - or some other way to keep the cement from running out while filling it? Ideas?

[@terie.2165]

Or maybe use a bowl with a snap on lid with a hole for the straw in the lid and another hole in bottom of the bowl to thread the straw through before you fill it. If the straw was in the holes tightly enuf maybe the cement wouldn’t seep out?

[@markoliver-ww9ld]

Hey now us 50 year old are still using those bowls.😂

[@terie.2165]

@@markoliver-ww9ld 😄😄😄😄

[@joydavis3089]

Do you soak the hardened concrete balls in a tub of water to help leach out the lime?

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

I just let it sit for about a week and wash in water

[@KatMSmith]

Have you ever put color in your cement?

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Yes

[@Crazyferretlady-in5sd]

Where can you get the water pumps 😮

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

I just bought 4 this morning, this is the one I like the best, this is an affiliated link, and more are under my videos, THANKS: www.ebay.com/itm/204326109148?amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAkBqGQc3KucpaymNpmQkaYmIZmJNupSncpSnkDTV%2FmEi3EMr2%2BBsu4PPEWeFjMZxI7LEQErkqLA5FwnnoxzTwb4hEvgI2zDnLvyVjK3cubQqH7i8FbW5UwbU2QDeTcctODa0ApgtxMZxYyXiFIfAjh9aTM9mpPYgyFNaUq7yIuUEwD7V6gWG7CKoxKSye5WiQ2A%3D%3D#LISTING_FRAME_MODULE&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338267736&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1

[@hellosweetheart3350]

Always buy the ripped bag of cement

[@tecm8163]

Can anyone answer this question? I made the k-cup bubbly fountain 2 days ago in Missouri. Our hummers are returning now, but not using the fountain yet. Does it have to really warm weather for them to want to use it? Its still cool in morning here.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Keep in mind they have to check it out and it could take them a little while till they start to use it. Put it where they can see it and I’m sure they’ll start coming to it in a while. I’m sure other birds will use it and the hummingbirds will see that also. They have to make sure it’s safe.

[@tecm8163]

Thx Robbie- we started putting a feeder out last year and enjoyed them so much. Now we're hooked!

[@pro_sweety]

Easy beaver 56

[@amyjocross8665]

Why not take a couple buckets and bring home all of the ready mix?!

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

That will work too 😊 thanks

[@nynynyz]

Clever bear 59