Hummingbird Feeders

We all know that birds can sing, but do they hum? Hummingbirds are a beautiful sight to see in your garden or over your porch. Attracting them takes some exotic and sweet flowers, such as citrus blossoms. If you’re lucky though, you can get the tiny and fascinating birds’ attention with a hummingbird feeder. There are all types of humming bird feeders on the market and most come with a food mixture already included. Hummingbird feeders are a great investment if you’d like to see a few more humming wings in your yard. Following is a little bit more information about the types of hummingbird feeders you can expect to find when you go shopping.

Types Of Hummingbird Feeders

Bottle style hummingbird feeders are probably the ones that you will find most frequently. These hummingbird feeders operate very basically. You add liquid and the food mixture to the bottle, mix it well, and hang it in a tree or on your porch. The liquid flows to plastic blossoms that the hummingbirds can drink from. The glass hummingbird feeders are a little bit more decorative than the simple plastic bottle hummingbird feeders. A glass hummingbird feeder may be perfect for you if you are interested in decorative humming bird feeders. Blown glass hummingbird feeders are very pretty, but if they are not done well, the liquid may not be able to pass through the ‘stems.’ A blue glass hummingbird feeder may not be the ideal color for attracting the hummingbirds. If you use colored glass, be sure to add some bright red or yellow so that the birds will come and check out your humming bird feeder.

Making A Hummingbird Feeder

If the options available for sale are not exactly the kinds of hummingbird feeders that you are interested in, you may just want to make your own. To make a hummingbird feeder, you only need a few different supplies. A bottle and some tubing will get you started. Take a look at the commercially available feeders such as Dr. JB’s hummingbird feeder for inspiration. After you have the basic idea, you can make a custom feeder that will fit your idea of color scheme and overall shape and size. Parasol hummingbird feeders are charming and offer the birds a little more security. Window hummingbird feeders will get you an up-close look at the quick wings.

If you have children, you will want to make an effort to hang your hummingbird feeders in a conspicuous location. Whether you buy one or make your own, adding a hummingbird feeder to your yard will bring some fun guests that hum instead of sing.