Hummingbird Feeders


Here are a few things that you should look for in a hummingbird feeder:
Four Flower Frolic Feeder with Hummingbird Booklet

Four Flower Frolic Feeder with Hummingbird Booklet

$17.95

Store: Duncraft

Our Best Hummingbird Feeder

Our Best Hummingbird Feeder

$27.95

Store: Yardiac.com

Hummingbird Window Feeder

Hummingbird Window Feeder

$19.95

Store: Duncraft

Aspects Window Hummingbird Feeder

Aspects Window Hummingbird Feeder

$19.95

Store: Duncraft

Bottle Hummingbird Feeder-20 oz.

Bottle Hummingbird Feeder-20 oz.

$21.95

Store: Yardiac.com

Cedar Hummingbird Feeder

Cedar Hummingbird Feeder

$44.95

Store: Yardiac.com

Gallery Art Double Red Hummingbird Stained Glass Feeder

Gallery Art Double Red Hummingbird Stained Glass Feeder

$42.99

Store: Shopping Warehouse

Perky Pet Clear Plastic Hummingbird Feeder

Perky Pet Clear Plastic Hummingbird Feeder

$12.49

Store: Shopping Warehouse

Best-1 72 Ounce Hummingbird Feeder

Best-1 72 Ounce Hummingbird Feeder

$25.49

Store: Shopping Warehouse

Landmark Hummingbird Feeder

Landmark Hummingbird Feeder

$24.95

Store: Yardiac.com

Saucer Hummingbird Feeder

Saucer Hummingbird Feeder

$19.95

Store: Yardiac.com

Strawberry Hummingbird Feeder-12 oz

Strawberry Hummingbird Feeder-12 oz

$15.95

Store: Yardiac.com

The Ultimate Hummingbird Feeder

The Ultimate Hummingbird Feeder

$29.95

Store: Yardiac.com

Window Hummingbird Feeder

Window Hummingbird Feeder

$18.95

Store: Yardiac.com

Art Glass Hummingbird Feeder

Art Glass Hummingbird Feeder

$9.99

Store: GiftWarehouse

Pressed Glass Hummingbird Feeder

Pressed Glass Hummingbird Feeder

$21.95

Store: Gardener's Supply Company

Droll Yankees Easy View Hummingbird Feeder

Droll Yankees Easy View Hummingbird Feeder

$21.95

Store: Duncraft

Bird Brain Jewel Hummingbird Feeder Red

Bird Brain Jewel Hummingbird Feeder Red

$29.00

Store: Buy.com

Violet Meadow Hummingbird Feeder

Violet Meadow Hummingbird Feeder

$29.99

Store: Hayneedle

Ruby Flower Hummingbird Feeder

Ruby Flower Hummingbird Feeder

$9.99

Store: GiftWarehouse

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Color - Hummingbirds are attracted to the color red. That should not be interpreted to mean that you should only have red feeders, in fact just a splash of red can be just as effective, but some red somewhere on the feeder can help attract hummingbirds.

Pest protection - With it's sweet hummingbird nectar, a hummingbird feeder becomes quite attractive to some pest, specifically ants and bees. Ant moats may be built into the feeders or you may be able to add one to solve the ant problems you see. Another solution is to cover the hanger with a barrier like the sticky guard made to apply to trees, or even something as simple as Vaseline (this will need to be checked more often to keep it fresh.)

Bees and wasps are attracted to yellow, so try to avoid yellow parts in your feeder. The shape of the feeder can also reduce the likelihood of attracting bees, check the product info to see if that is a feature.

Perches - These birds like to rest and feed, so accommodate them with a perch.

Feeder size - A smaller feeder is often adequate, and it's usually better to have multiple feeders if you have a lot of birds. You don't end up with a single dominant bird that way.

Cleaning - These feeders should be cleaned often, in warm weather up to 2 times a week. With that in mind, look for a feeder that that is easy to clean, with no little hiding spots to develop mold, and the assembly is easy enough to allow you to reassemble it without spilling the nectar.

Mounting - Out of the sun is better, as it will reduce the tendency to grow mold. You may also want to consider the local wind conditions, even to the point of choosing a feeder that has reduced wind resistance.