Hummingbird Feeders BE AWARE of Issues Before YOU Buy, EASY to Clean, Bees Ants & DIY Recipe Nectar

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

This video I did may help those with fighting hummingbirds: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWibc6mMmtWYnrs

[@christopherleveck6835]

My wife has the same kind of feeder I think you said is your favorite.... Glass with a plastic base. They get HOPELESSLY stuck together sometimes. I have to take them out to the shop and clamp them down. I use an oil filter wrench, the kind with a strap that wraps around it.... Anyway, do you have any suggestions? Has this ever even happened to you?

[@Ordinary_1]

Whatkind of wire do you use? Can u show us how to make the seats?

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

@@Ordinary_1 Here is a video on how to add the wire set: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWW9oqqsgb93d6M

[@Ordinary_1]

@@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy thanks!

[@scottgrenier9963]

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[@gamerjunction5335]

One year, I was late in getting my Feeder Up. A humming bird came by as I was out on my deck, flew to the bracket the feeder used to be on, flew over to me, chortled, then flew back to the bracket, chortled again, and then came back and hovered in front of my face chortling some more. I got the message, went to the store, got some sugar and set the feeder up.

[@ekunina5410]

True. They communicate with Humans quite well.

[@maggiequinton6319]

Thank for this very helpful info.

[@jamaicafirealfolklorehisto2029]

That's so sweet.

[@brianp5096]

Had an experience with orioles pecking on my window , I'm guessing because the feeder wasn't out yet. They did the same thing a couple years before too. 😆

[@lindagladish8304]

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[@elizabethblackey4587]

Many years ago, two days after moving from east coast to California, I was standing on my balcony and this giant "bug" flew next to my head. I went running into the house and told my husband, "If that was a mosquito I want to go back to Boston!!" LOL It was a hummingbird. I'd never seen one before. Now I love them and feed them regularly. They still buzz me when the feeder is low but I no longer mind. Thank you for your video.

[@artiejohnson703]

My mother loved hummingbirds. She always had hummingbird feeders out. She was like you, she started with one showing up and then she had so many that when you walked out the door you got head bombed. Mom loved how their colors were so brilliant and so colorful. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful video with all of us. ❤️ I miss my mom.

[@tuliobenavidez9952]

I understand you,, mine passed away Sept 2020

[@lynnewebb8881]

I started with Hummers when I became a stay-at-home Mom. My first was about 18 months old and I bought my first bird feeder ever. We watched through the cold winter months as the feathered friends gobbled up seeds. Then, come Spring, we graduated to hummers. He was nearly 2 by then and had a longer attention span. Birding (especially Hummers) have been a part of my life for over 50 years now.

[@newfic2290]

' sorry for the question, do you continue to feed the hummingbirds? birds become accustomed to food and may die

[@artiejohnson703]

@@newfic2290 no, I haven’t feed them in years. If I do, what should I feed them?

[@newfic2290]

@@artiejohnson703 understandable, then the hummingbirds must have already flown away to look for other places. Hummingbirds are fed with sugar water, there are a lot of videos on KZbin from professionals on how to make food, how to wash feeders and the like.

[@charlottealessandri6952]

Holy cow. I can’t believe it. I went and bought two of the feeders she recommended and I had a hummingbird within 2 hours.

[@jamaicafirealfolklorehisto2029]

Really nice

[@humphrey_bear_MDC]

Its been a week and still no hummingbirds.

[@fidelsyrianoudis]

@@humphrey_bear_MDC get more feeders they probably just can’t see them

[@lantrick]

They were always around. You just had nothing for them. 😀

[@dorispoggi7246]

I have had feeders for over 2 months and haven't seen any yet... I make my nectar too. Keep the feeders clean and well supplied. Am I missing them somehow?

[@louisa1218]

Ny mother loved humming birds she passed away from a brain tumor and humming birds always come fly around my deck and i believe that's my mother checking up on me.❤

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

So sorry about your mother, and that could be true on the Hummingbirds ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@louisa1218]

@@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy ty ❤

[@janeleslie4192]

Same with my dad and cardinals. I always smile when I see a cardinal come by my window.

[@livingtherufflife]

Yesterday the 1st hummingbird showed up to my kitchen window! They are so smart, letting me know they are back & I got the feeders out last night. I had to come back to your videos for a refresher!❤

[@chickentender4037]

Who else would think of setting a place for hummingbirds to rest while feeding! Great idea, Robbie!

[@mechanicswife]

I always get feeders that have a perch for them to sit at while drinking, I’m sure it gets tiresome for them to keep flapping their lil Wings while drinking

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

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[@dkrusee]

Especially in the spring, I get what I think are babies that just sit there and look around for minutes at a time. All summer though, I get hummers that like to perch and hang out. I love it when they do that!

[@nancylourose]

many manufacturers put perches on feeders

[@demonsaint1296]

Hummingbirds just make me smile.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Me too ❤️

[@kudzu_]

I started feeding hummingbirds as a kid after one hovered a couple inches from my face. It was like he asked, so I had to oblige. Loved them ever since.

[@amykrueger6600]

How. Do I keep hornets away?

[@sallyride3599]

@@amykrueger6600 Bee guard feeders should do it. Tiny holes are best for this.

[@sallyride3599]

I have had them curiously looking at me too! I stick out my tongue, but they don't care. I've even blown the 'raspberry'. No response from them. I think they like our company.

[@juanbenjume236]

It happend to me to today inches away from my face outside my window when I was looking outside .

[@SusanA1056]

Thanks for posting this. I'm a newbie at hummingbirds. When we bought this house 8 years ago, there were no trees, no fruit bushes and no gardens. Each year we add trees, fruit bushes and add to our gardens. Two years ago I started hanging feeders. To my joy many many varieties of birds have moved in. This year I bought my first hummingbird feeder. What an adventure!

[@taraann7753]

I love how these sweet little innocents come to feed from your hands..such a lovely garden.

[@kenzpenz]

OMG I only wish this was in Spanish. Maybe my wife knows how to somehow use an interpreter. She feeds the humming bird daily and the feeders look just like yours. Bless your heart for all the work you went through to produce this video. It's late at night right now and she is watching TV so I'll save this and show it to her in the AM. PS I am an 83 years old a retired Vietnam vet and a retired Police officer. We used to have lots of humming birds, but not many anymore. We live in Marina CA, lucky for us not in the fire area, but close to the ocean. Just today we purchased a bunch of things from Bed Bath and Beyond, and it cost me a small fortune. I vaguely remember saying get what you want baby hmmmmmm. Then off to ACE where we bought a filter for the coffee maker, so all is well.

[@rebeccanaughton7897]

If you have a Smart T.V , this can be watched on it by subscribing to the KZbin channel and locating this video. This way your wife won't have to sit in front of an ipad or other small screen.

[@CONFEDERATE168]

Looks like you type English well.

[@marijamusic9259]

My hummingbirds chase each others away. I have a couple feeders and they are apart so gives each one opportunity to feed. I have some dollar tree feeders and will add wire for them to stand on. Great idea!!They are beautiful to watch.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Oh yes, they love the little wire seats ❤️ thanks

[@jameshancock7285]

The fact that they are nesting right there by the feeders, is awesome. We've wanted to see a nest, for a while.

[@didisayu]

I love your channel! I’ve kept feeders out every year for 10 or more years, now I have a certified wildlife habitat and your advise and how to guides are like gold to me. Thank you for sharing your passion

[@tomservo5347]

I've never felt such joy and peace every evening sitting outside while my ruby throats swarm my 8 feeders. They've even started hovering and peeking in my kitchen window to see if I'm making them more nectar. I call them 'my little tweaked out maniacs' because well, they are LOL. Robbie, you're the patron saint of hummingbirds.

[@charlie6629]

I appraised a home in Granite Bay Ca. It had a wraparound deck on two sides of the house. I believe there were around 20 feeders with birds in every port. He went through 10 LBS of sugar a day. I have never seen so many. What a beautiful sight off of a greenbelt. A beautiful view with hundreds of hummers.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

So cool! We have that late in the Fall and Winter 😊❤️

[@DM-lc2cf]

I love your enthusiasm and I ENJOY listening to you. The last time I put up a feeder it attracted way too many bees. I did research and found that they are attracted to yellow. What I read online, suggested not using any yellow on a feeder. What I did was move the feeder to a different area, more in the shade, and left a yellow container with the sugar water in the place where the feeder had been. It worked pretty well. The hummers easily found the new location, and the bees kept going to the original place. Maybe we just have different bees in Arizona. I have gotten a feeder from the 99 only store, they are always out, people must be watching your youtube.!

[@didisayu]

I read that same info about the yellow and removed them. Now I only buy feeders with colors that don’t include the yellow, it did the trick for me

[@robertadaversa2503]

Good to know about yellow!

[@jimmyb1559]

We live in the western part of Arizona. We have two feeders but never more than one hummingbird at a time. They dive bomb each other to protect their territory. From what we can tell we have about 10 different birds that feed. They are not afraid of us though, they feed while we’re close by on the patio. Beautiful to watch. Thank you for the video.

[@CrispyOkra]

The migration should be in you're area about now. Are you presently get hummingbirds? Just asking, because I'm in southern Colorado and hoping they're almost here. 😁

[@jimmyb1559]

@@CrispyOkra We’ve actually been feeding them since last September. But we’ve seen them pretty much all year round, even in the extreme heat. My wife’s sister lives in Brighton Colorado and feeds them every year too. She’s looking forward to seeing them soon.

[@judycook4314]

I live in SW Michigan. We only have the ruby-throated hummingbird. One at a time on the feeder, lots of protection of a feeder, so I keep three in my yard. I look forward them every spring!

[@f-4gww458]

Live in Phoenix, same thing, one maybe two at a time. They chase each other away. Had one land on my hat.

[@CrispyOkra]

@@f-4gww458 The males will often chase away others around here too, but we got hundreds last year with just two feeders. They all seem to get their fair share.

[@sonnydayz2118]

Great info. I once went out to the deck to enjoy lunch but before I got started, I popped out my hotdog and to my surprise, a humming bird landed on my hotdog. My fiance said "Why did you let a bird perch on your hotdog?" I told her it happened before I could even put catsup and mustard on it. I washed off my hotdog and ate my lunch.

[@motherofone1]

Not only did I purchase my very first hummingbird feeder today, I also bought them a beautiful glass birdbath with a solar powered fountain that floats. The bowl of the fountain was kind of deep so I bought some decorative stones to place in the water to give the birds a place to stand while they bathe. I hope it works out. I love seeing the hummingbirds whizz by :)

[@sallyride3599]

The pebbles are also a good thing for bees to land and get a much needed drink, and they won't drown in the pool. Pile a few in the center?

[@mariebarnes5714]

Sound very nice! I also feed the Hummingbirds!

[@cherylanderson3340]

@@sallyride3599 Yes & also, for bees & butterflies, simply fill a wide dish or shallow bowl with clean play sand & water, to supply humidity & water for bees & butterflies to sip. You can place some pebbles in the sand for insects to land on, & fill with enough water to keep the sand very moist, with just an 1/8th of water or less on top to sip from.

[@anniehanks5360]

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[@1911Earthling]

They are very smart. They recognize you aren’t out to hurt them. I get amazingly close to them as I hang feeders at eye level. They will let me get as close as 12” away. The detail at that distance is vivid. They fly fluttering their tail feathers in a most amusing and unique way. They are total masters of the air yet they cant glide or walk.

[@liliana1lfr]

Robbie- thank you for this! Your "opinion"- your expertise- is so valuable!!

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

OMG, thank you so much,

[@bubbamell50]

We absolutely love our hummingbirds and y’all are right, if the juice isn’t there they let you know! Saw my first one for the season this morning and if I didn’t know better, I swear she was pregnant bc it was the fattest hummingbird I’d ever seen. We sit on our porch and they just put on a show! I could watch them all day.

[@sandyburkett5388]

I had a hummingbird come to my kitchen window as I was doing dishes and just sat there and watched me. It was really cool...

[@tuliobenavidez9952]

Maybe he was hungry, I don't k

[@Whargoul100]

We had a family of them show up 2 years ago and when I seen them I went and got 2 feeders. I watched them all summer long while in my garden. I was a wreck all winter long hoping they had decided this was their summer home and that i would see them next year. Last year as soon as the weather broke I rushed to get my feeders out again hoping to see them return. I didn't see them return until mid June. It was like a weight was lifted when I seen mama hovering infront of my kitchen window one morning. So, here I am again chomping at the bit to get my old feeders and a few new feeders back up and my garden going hoping to see them and the bees back soon. Thank you for bringing up ants and how to combat them. I will absolutely be putting that to use this summer!

[@bradbyers7505]

I like the same feeders as you. They are easy to clean, easy to refill, and the hummingbirds and orioles actually use them. Thanks for sharing your experience with us! 🥰

[@tjones8508]

I love Robbie's tips. Her voice is like the voice of a friend I've known for years. Thank you for making these informative and fun videos!

[@gussiebee]

My favorite feeder is the one with the circular perch that goes all the way around and has about 10 feeding holes. I got rid of all the ones that didn’t have perches. And I just pull the yellow flowers off. They don’t care. Like you said, less cleaning.

[@stevenbuck644]

Hello dear, I’m Steven from Houston, Texas how are you and your family doing with the pandemic issue?

[@nancybanerjee7906]

I worked for 5 years on and off, went back to school, went back to work...l got too busy to enjoy bird feeding..long story short- I'm home again...so I took out my hummingbird feeder, cleaned it, made my own nectar...found a spot in my yard...then waited, and after a week, just as I was about to give up, I spotted a hummingbird! The first one I'd seen in years!! I am so inspired to keep trying thanks to you! I'm going to buy another feeder and place it in another location...thank you Robbie- you have a calling for sure!

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

SO Cool! Enjoy the birds!

[@shanestuart-ramirez429]

I love her! Enthusiastic and loves her hummingbirds. They give us such joy to watch and see them thrive. Pull up a chair with some iced tea and let the bird show begin. Hummingbird life ahhhhhhhhh 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@judithcampbell1705]

I'm looking for a feeder. I used to have a neighbor who had a feeder and I loved watching all the many tiny hummingbirds come and have a drink. When the gentleman was outside the birds would land on him as he was whistling. Beautiful to see. Now I'm ready to find a feeder for my new place.

[@rocio2917]

I started in June of '20 with maybe 1 and 9 mos later, I have maybe 5 (in central CA- N of you). Sometimes they come within inches of me. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@deborahnickrand4538]

You are such a blessing! My husband and I learned so much from your teaching! Thank you so much!!!

[@tamaravidal8514]

You are so lucky to have All this little beautie's❤ God bless this beautiful little birdies❤

[@LawofMosesHere]

I started seeing hummingbirds come right up to me after my mom died- she loved hummingbirds and always had a red feeder. Thank you

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

That is beautiful, sounds like Mom was sending you a message of love…❤️

[@dustytavera7162]

It looks like Paradise at ur place. I love hummingbirds, I sit in my backyard n just watch them . Their breathtaking n watching them relaxs my soul. I would feel like alil kid in a toy store if I had as many as you. N the trust they have within you is priceless. Again ty so much for sharing ur videos with us😍

[@stevenbuck644]

Hello dear, I’m Steven from Houston, Texas how are you and your family doing with the pandemic issue?

[@gaylechilders1346]

I loved to hear you talk! You are so cheerful as you describe the beautiful hummingbirds and their various feedersl

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thank you so much!

[@anthonytoscano5632]

I make my mix 4 water to 1 sugar and boil the mix, This process makes the mix thicker and prevents mold. Constant cleaning, is a must, about an hour a day i sit by the feeders and they come and land on you and sometimes they talk to you Last year 375 pounds of sugar. Each batch = 32 cups of water and 8 cups of Sugar Great fun interacting.

[@TNBredRose]

How long do you let yours boil? I usually fix mine the quick way in the microwave

[@PinkLady54]

the mold comes from the birds themselves - the nectar & bug contaminants they bring in. Also making the syrup stronger than recommended makes it impossible for some varieties of hummers to drink it :-( The grooves in their tongues can only draw up certain viscosity. Check pro sites like Audubon etc. Always use 4-1; maybe a tiny dab more ;-) Boiling is only needed for impure water. As long as water is potable & hot to insure suspension of sugar - all is well :-) TY for feeding the lil darlings.

[@TheFightingTwits]

How long does the solution keep in the refrigerator? When should I throw it out ... 1 week?

[@deedeecain6962]

OMGosh! LOVE the hummys! We watched ours long enough and saw him sit and scratch behind his 'ear' like a dog...TOO CUTE! Named him Buffy and he looked like he ate another hummy he was so chubby!

[@eddiel798]

Great video! Always thought feeders needed flowers to draw humming birds. You’ve covered this very well. Plus feeder location and cleaning tips are well presented. Thanks for sharing your experienced advice in an awesome video.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thanks so much 😊

[@diannawatenpaugh6870]

They truly don’t care if there’s flowers ..hang it up …they will come…lol

[@boujeepistola2113]

I recently bought a hummingbird feeder and now I have flocks feeding ! Love it

[@americanbluejacket209]

The world needs more people like you, Ma'am. Thank You for the video. Now, I can solve the ant problem.

[@calamityjenn]

I saw a cute little hummingbird outside my window this morning and decided before I go buy a feeder, I'd do a little research first. Your video is fantastic! Thank you for the very useful info!

[@zaria5785]

Your videos have been so inspirational. I started out with 1 hummingbird feeder last Fall after all the fires here in Northern California. And last month I had to get another feeder. There are several babies that keep flying in to feed. I think they have a nest nearby. Watching them feed has been the perfect antidote to a depressing 2020 I tell ya. I can now count about 10-12 hummingbirds and my parents have enjoyed them just as much as I have and it’s lead to so many wonderful conversations. They get so excited to see them fly in and drink up. Thank you for all the tips. 💕🌺

[@kristenwolfe5272]

Subscribed. I could listen to you talk all day. Your enthusiasm and articulation are just a joy to hear. Very educational. Thankyou.

[@francellew2073]

Omg, I hope someday I can have a lot of hummingbirds! Last year I had about 5-6, this year only 1 so far. They are very territorial. But I won't give up, I love watching them, they are so cute! A wonderful gift from God 🙏🙏

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

If you have one, more are there somewhere, Take Care 😊

[@fidelsyrianoudis]

Yeah the males are extremely territorial and will try and chase off other hummingbirds

[@djack4125]

I agree with you, Robbie. "First Nature" feeders are also our favorite. My wife and I have been feeding hundreds of Ruby Throats for about 20 years. Thank you for the great KZbin channel.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

We think alike, great simple feeders that work perfect! Thanks

[@insufficientfunds4593]

I am so inspired by this video! I love my hummingbirds and now I can have more! I am so excited to try making the planter feeders! You're awesome, thank you for sharing this information.❤️

[@Chick-In-Of-TheSea]

I didn't know the orioles would come to these feeders. They are very pretty!

[@XY_Dude]

Good suggestions. We love our visitors. One time we got an “angry bird” hummer that guarded the feeder. Had to get another and place it out of sight. Fun watching them. They can be very bold if they feel safe (get extra close to you).

[@echospaw899]

I have a hummingbird family, two were hatched & raised by the pair that started coming to my place to feed. Still have this common plastic feeder that I clean and refill often, and they don't care what it looks like. Even with the duct tape I used on a spot that cracked a while back. My neighbors are jealous because they don't visit theirs much, LOL. I just love these little guys... and they don't fear me whatsoever... as they fly in a 100mph. 😍 💘🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤

[@orianafisher3960]

Thanks to you Robbie, you've made me aware how to select the best, easy to clean hummingbird feeders. I threw out the one feeder who's bottom didn't come apart for proper cleaning. I'm anxiously waiting and ready for them! 🌿💕🌱

[@rm9338]

I have hummingbird feeders and garden plants they love . This year starting my butterfly garden . Bringing in bird feeders for the summer,they have a big choice of food to eat . I do have birdbaths all over . They all give me so much joy ❤

[@sharonromero128]

Thanks for sharing, Robbie. Good info. Thanks for leaving time at the end to watch the birds, especially feeding on your hand. Remarkable. I always enjoy your channel. Have a great day. Blessings

[@toniastownhousegarden7878]

It is absolutely AMAZING that they will come eat right out of your hand. WOW

[@laurentpk]

Be aware of the feeders with the metal base as they eventually rust. I tried to clean the base of the rust on mine but I decided to replace it with the plastic feeders. It's a shame because it had a really decorative red glass top. I certainly don't want my little friends drinking rust! I love your very simple wire idea so they can rest while feeding. 🙂❤

[@Joey0367]

Please don’t take this the wrong way but I love you! You’re video is so inspiring because I adore hummingbirds. I usually have hummingbirds that come to my feeder every year but this year I think I put my feeder out too late due to the weather being cooler longer this spring. I also used a bottle of hummingbird food that I had stored in my fridge left over from last year. Thanks to your video, I’ve learned how to make my own food for them, how frequently I should change their food, and how to properly clean their feeder. I’ve been using white vinegar to clean their feeder, I suppose that is wrong too. I look forward to more of your videos, I just love all your beautiful hummingbirds feeding around your home. ❤️🙂

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

I would not store food in the fridge for more then a few weeks, think of how you would store juice in your fridge. Clean method is really up to you as long as you rinse it really good. Not sure where you are, but with all the fires this year, it seems the birds are moving around a bit different, take care! (Oh, and if the birds came and tested your feeder and the food was old, most likely they would move on to fresher feeders in the area), Thanks

[@-ius-6502]

Thank you, my wife wants to start feeding humming birds. We have been feeding finch’s cardinals and all others that come by for years, but haven’t got a feeder for hummingbirds yet. Glad I saw your video thanks for making it.

[@WillN2Go1]

Good info. I've been feeding hummingbirds in Los Angeles for five years. I like the First Nature 32 ounce feeders (about $8). They have the pop on yellow flowers but I've removed them because they got mold underneath. The hummers don't care. I've got two new ones with the flowers. Even during migration when total strangers show up they don't care. To clean them out, I usually just rinse the base parts with hot water, might rinse out the clear reservoir. If I even think there's any mold growing, smell? I have a container of vinegar. I dip a dish washing in the vinegar, give everything a quick once over, rinse - clean, sterile. I still cook up my nectar. In a 5 quart pot: 3 quarts of water, 4.5 quarts of sugar, bring it to a boil. Wait you say 3+4.5 - 7 quarts. Nope it fits, there's lot of space inside and between the glucose molecules for the tiny water molecules. Takes 26 minutes to boil on my gas stove. I put this in to quart containers. On my 32 ounce feeder reservoirs I've drawn a line at 8 ounces. Fill that up with the nectar base, then to the top with filtered water. If you're going away, take the feeders down rather than let them sit there empty. When you get back and set out fresh feeders hummers flying by will immediately notice and zoom in to feed. I've got a hive of (formerly) killer bees, and I get orioles visiting the feeders - neither can get in. When I used to read every day on my porch about once every hour or so a hummer will hover right next to me. And then if I walk anywhere in my neighborhood they'll swoop into buzz me. When I'm not out there so much they don't get as close. And even with the feeders full, they'll still canvas the flowers.

[@MaraJadeSkky]

The mascara brush for cleaning is genius! I love what you said about cleaning it out like you'd clean you kid's dish. I am currently battling hornets. I have a butterfly net right by them and I catch atleast a dozen hornets a day, but they just keep coming. I wouldn't care, but they deter the hummers!

[@organicgardenmamavictoriab2768]

She helping us to bring back the hummingbird populations.❤

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Oh Yes!

[@sandraelliott]

Thank you to play the chirping at end! I'm in Ohio- warm few days ahead and setting feeders tomorrow!

[@beenkissedgoodnight]

Do you boil the water before adding sugar?

[@bellbookcandle3051]

@@beenkissedgoodnight You mix the sugar in with the water & bring it to a boil.

[@osoreal3957]

Tks lov am 53 yrs old just got a bit of land out side of Dallas Texas 🐟 hunt and just hot in to feeding birds u help me so much stay safe and bless

[@ginap5003]

We only have one feeder in our backyard on Whidbey Island, WA. However, our Rufus hummers overwinter here, so I leave the feeder up all year. The Anna’s have just returned! Thanks for the tips on cleaning the feeder. The mascara wand is a great idea!

[@EVS1956]

Nice video good information and tips, thanks.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thank you!

[@JamieNotLamie]

Thanks so much for all your videos. I've been watching since last summer, I started a bird sanctuary in honor of my mother, and added a hummingbird feeder mid summer. I had a couple visitors, even a few, but I only had a small window feeder. I'm off to get more this week, to be ready for the season! I will be following all the tips I've learned, and I definitely need to get me a soldering iron too! You made me realize how versatile they can be!

[@GiGiM-1114]

I use the same feeder and my HB’s love them. I stopped feeding my HB’s for a couple of months earlier this year and they left. I have been putting my feeders for about a month now and they are slowly-slowly returning. The HB’s calm me first thing in the morning and make my day happy

[@Alwaysinvisable]

We’ve tried many. Our favorite is the one that is a simple tube with the big flowers on the bottom and the little spots to sit. It’s easy to take apart and clean and they like it. You showed it in the video. Our humming birds are very territorial and won’t eat together though. I wish they did.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Thanks for sharing!! Try some "blinders" for some feeders. Check this video out I did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWibc6mMmtWYnrs

[@karenbachman9983]

That's my favorite feeder too! Because the birds absolutely love it. I tried so many nice glass feeders, the birds wouldn't touch them.

[@TraceyMush]

Wow, that window is the all time best cat TV!

[@toddbuddy]

This saved me so much work. love the feeder with no parts to take apart to clean. thanks!!!!

[@ladyemerygizer]

I love Hummingbirds. I bought 3 really cheap feeders last year. They leaked the sugar water out. This year, I'm looking for better feeders. Around here, yellow jackets are a huge problem. Thank you Robbie.

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Here we do not have that many yellow jackets, but yes you may need a bee guard and good feeder, take care!

[@tomt9543]

@@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy I live in NC and we have the same problem with bees. Our feeders had yellow flowers, and I read somewhere that that’s what attracted the bees. I spray painted the flowers red like the rest of the plastic, and believe it or not, no more bees!

[@ladysmith3578]

That’s my absolute favorite feeder too. Rinse rinse rinse.

[@pegph4988]

Once a hummingbird hovered right by my ear, i could feel the wings wind it was so close.

[@mechanicswife]

Mine do that so much & even fly down to ground one behind another right next to my fur babies (my fur babies never try to harm them)….. They will even fly infringe of mine or my husband’s face just watching us a few second’s, also love to hand feed them…..

[@angiemcpeek3530]

I have been feeding hummingbirds here in Ohio for years too. I don’t have anywhere near as many birds as you do but I have had times where I’ve had more than a dozen! First Nature are my favorite feeders too, for the exact reason you mentioned, they’re easy to clean. I use a toothbrush and toothpicks to clean them, I will be buying a mascara brush, that’s brilliant! Thanks!

[@donnamcgahen9556]

I use a pipe cleaner to clean in the small holes. Vety inexpensive for a dozen. I cut one pipe cleaner into small pieces that way I can throw away it away after it's been used.

[@debbiefox6846]

Thank you for all the great info. Love how you keep it so simple & easy. Makes it all the more enjoyable. Learned something very interesting about Hummingbirds the other day. Their brain makes up 1/4 of their body weight. They are so intelligent that they will remember every feeder & group of flowers they have fed from their whole life! Pretty Amazing little Gems💖

[@albertpeterinsua8301]

😜 silly. Even I remember every delicious thing I have eaten. And my brain 🧠 doesn't weigh as much as a hummingbird 🤣😹

[@blackeneddove]

I am so thrilled to have found your channel. I have to say I just LOVE your personality and enthusiasm. Thank you for sharing all your tips with us. May God continue to bless you! ❤️☺️

[@blkmjcwmn61]

The bees don't like to feed in the shade as much...so putting them in the shade helps with the birds

[@Lavenderrose73]

Oh, that's good to know! I live in an apartment downstairs, so I could just hang it in my patio where the sun doesn't hit... whenever I get one. My neighbor said I would have to clean it every single day so that's why I've never bought one.

[@blkmjcwmn61]

@@Lavenderrose73 NO! I change my nectar about every 4 or 5 days until it gets about mid summer then I change it every 3 days (I live in Central Georgia) so I'm talking 90 degrees then I change it every 3 days...you can smell of it if it has no smell, it will be ok for another day or so.......but I only clean mine real good about once a month. As long as you rinse it out before you refill it, it will be fine. The reason you have to change the nectar is because it will ferment and make your hummingbirds sick.(and drunk) Get one you can take apart and clean easily....I use a few $8 feeders I got at Walmart, perky pet, I think makes them. They come apart so you can clean them with an old toothbrush and a baby bottle brush. I make my own nectar too...saves a lot of money....4 parts water 1 part sugar. I boil 4 cups of water, as soon as it starts boiling good, take it off the heat, pour 1 cup of regular white sugar and stir until the water is clear let it cool and its ready to go. I keep my extra nectar in an old syrup bottle in my refrigerator. Now, if you see any black stuff on your feeder, it needs cleaning. And, if the bees start coming to it, just use a little less sugar in your nectar, usually they will go away.

[@blkmjcwmn61]

@@Lavenderrose73 this lady is the one I got the nectar formula from....she is great!

[@Lavenderrose73]

@@blkmjcwmn61 cool, I have an electric kettle so that'll make the process even easier. I've made simple syrup by heating water up in that thing before. I may need to wait till next month when I get paid again because it's a bit tight this month, but thank you for the tips. I'll certainly remember them.

[@blkmjcwmn61]

@@Lavenderrose73 i know how that is, I'm on disability, so I have things I have to wait until I get paid too. I hope you enjoy watching your little hummingbirds like I do mine! The lady that posted this video always has good tips.

[@daxintotten]

We have several hummingbirds in our backyard, but some are real territorial and they chase away the others. I can’t believe how nice yours play together.

[@casual454t1]

I just love how they trust you! I get perhaps 6 or 8 here at my place but they don't come near me. You are blessed!

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Oh wow! 6 is great, as they will build their numbers, and as they have babies, it is the younger ones that will really get to know you, and their kids and their kids...

[@HunderbarDachs]

@Sabi Hunt why do you feel the need to comment on something you are obviously completely uninformed about? Waste of time for all of us

[@bonnievandergriff8272]

@Sabi Hunt I do not know much about Hummingbirds but since a bird's metabolism is very different than a human's metabolism that the correct amount of sugar to water would give them sufficient calories and energy and enable them to thrive. I assume their diet in the wild from nectar is similar to the correct sugar and water ratio in the hummingbird feeders.

[@cathygail9204]

@@HunderbarDachs why make comments like that. We're all enjoying learning about hummingbirds and that lady just asked a question. Just enjoy...

[@snakecharms2320]

@Sabi Hunt Sabi they feed on nectar from flowers, which naturally has sugar in it. Nectar/Sugar water kind of acts as their fuel, while they help get rid of pesky insects on the side. They don't eat seeds.

[@funkymojo111]

Thanks for the advice. We started a few yrs ago and just bought a second feeder. It is so entertaining to watch them!

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Great to hear! 😊

[@Matthew_Does_To_Many_Things]

I’m up north so I have to wait till late April early may to put my hummingbird feeders out an I’m ready. I have 2 fountains in my front yard never seen a hummingbird go in it but I have seen all the other birds go into it. And I will put a feeder in the back yard so I’m planning on make a DIY one with the solar pump I’m excited.

[@donnalucas201]

What I can't imagine is for this lady to devote so much time, buying, fixing , making feeders along with preparing the mixture. That's,a full time job! I,only have two on my porch and have to fill,them every day!! And sometimes I,just get tired and forget....not all,the time, but with my,schedule ( and I don't work outside my home) I kind of,want to quit. This takes dedication not including all those hummingbird baths she's always coming up with. I don't have the heart to stop...but if I get another animal for my home to stay here..the hummingbirds will have to go to Robbies for food and a bath! 😊

[@veggiequeen2738]

Thank you, I’m putting two out this year from the $ store. They came by my sunflower garden last year so I know there here already 😊🌸

[@diedrerettig-hill2104]

Thank you so much I'm here in East Texas country and I have mother with (dementia)..shucks we enjoy them they all have a personality too..they are so fun n funny to watch.. thank you so much for giving US this video..luv it 🔥💐👌🏾👌🏾

[@ChrisDavis-eq9lj]

Nice video! Thank you. I'm still waiting for my first hummer here East of StL this year. I start with a few of your favorite feeders each spring and ramp up to 8 of them. Yes, they like larger feeding holes. And perches. Feeders don't need to be fancy, just easy for the little birds to get to. Mid summer, I'll be filling 8 2.5cup feeders daily. And wearing safety glasses to get out my door!

[@BlairMountainNetwork]

Nice!!!... I moved to St Louis & have only seen a few hummers at the Botanical Garden! 🙏🏽💗 Hope I can attract some to my home! (My grandmother loved them so I think of her every time I see them.)

[@frances6827]

exactly the info I needed -- several days ago I went to check out the feeders at Home Depot but left without buying one so now I know which one I want (no glass & no extras as I want cleaning to be simple & easy ).

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

Perfect! Take care, 😊

[@vcanadian1971]

Thanks Robbie, I’m going to look for the three piece feeder 🦋

[@justiceprevail1552]

The $3.67 feeder shown at 5:10 on the video is the best. Easy to clean, has a resting perch for the hummers while they eat. I have had this type for over fifteen years and they are still working great with no leaks. I use a soft rounded brush to clean the inside of the tube and a toothbrush to clean the inside of the well and the feeding ports.

[@keithjohnson5398]

Hmm, kinda like the idea of making one too. I have one you recommended, it's available from home depot. It's been so interesting putting up a feeder not really knowing if/when a hummer might stop by. And now sometimes there's like a happy hour with a number of birds coming around.

[@HotSeat17]

I love hummingbirds. I put out a feeder and a swarm of bees covered it for the nectar !!😱😱😱 I had to take it down. 😭 I've planted some flowering plants instead. There are beekeepers and honey farms in our area I found out. Shucks. I loved your video!!! Your voice is so warm and amazing. Thank you. Blessings!🙏

[@ashleystipes11]

I've just got 3 coming🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰. THEY'RE So Beautiful to watch💗. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING🤗

[@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy]

SUPER FUN, that is how I started, opening up an account to start saving for purchasing truck loads of Sugar, LOL, Take care!!! Thank you!

[@neonarcade3562]

I love hummingbirds, they're so cute and small ! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@krazedvintagemodel]

Thanks for the tip about the ant moat. I didn't know I needed one, till I got overwhelmed with cleaning ants out of my 3 piece feeder. My hummers won't feed with the ants in their nectar!

[@susanmarieo2159]

Robbie! Thanks so much for all of the info. You are amazing and a very good friend of the hummingbirds. They are terrific lil creatures, beautiful, smart, friendly and sonetimes combative for food and attention. You have helped me over the years making sure i am not hurting these sweet birds. Thanks!

[@Hyacinthe1969]

The first 10 seconds of this video represents a life goal for me! Its awesome how u are actually hand feeding them! I love it!!! :)

[@jillwhitman7208]

I would love to share this very informative video with my mom. She’s been trying hard to attract hummingbirds. Please add Closed Captions to this video for her.

[@Two_Buck]

Robbie feels like the sweetest grandma ever.