Hummingbirds are beautiful but delicate little creatures. Having a garden that hummingbirds choose to frequent is indeed an honour. A hummingbird feeder will make your tiny guests feel welcome. Check out our favourite picks for the best hummingbird feeders available online.
The hummingbird feeder’s vintage design adds beauty and class to any garden-scape. It is an excellent addition to outdoor spaces and is an ideal gift to garden or bird enthusiasts.
The hanging Perky-Pet hummingbird feeder features a sea green glass bottle with brushed silver accents. It has a classic look, holds 10-fl oz and comes with a wire hanger. The feeder’s base comes apart for easy cleaning and features four flower-shaped feeding ports. Wash it at least twice weekly with a mild soap and water solution.
An ‘S’ hook comes with the feeder for easy hanging. The bright red accents attract hummingbirds and many other bird species that will liven up your surroundings.
This bright red First Nature feeder comprises durable polymer plastic and has a two-part base design with ten feeding ports and an ant moat. The hermetic screw-in sealing ring aids in leak prevention to keep pests at bay. It has a 16-ounce nectar reservoir and a wide mouth for thorough cleaning and easy refilling.
Such a large capacity nectar bottle means you need to refill less often, and at 771g. The feeder is heavy enough to prevent the breeze from tossing it.
The hanging Juegoal bird feeder comprises grey-blue painted glass with a durable ABS plastic base. The base features five yellow flower-shaped feeding ports and an outer ring perch. At the top, a metal hanger hooks onto the 22-ounce glass container. Screw the container off the base for easy cleaning or refilling.
The feeder’s design prevents bees and wasps from reaching the nectar. Your hummers can feast in peace and style with the trendy hummingbird feeder.
Comprising unbreakable polycarbonate, the Aspects hanging hummingbird feeder features a high-view perch. The top cover is bright red and features four feeding ports. The base is transparent, so you can see when to refill the feeder. There is an ant moat at the centre that you can fill with water to prevent ants from reaching the nectar ports. The cover is removable from the base for easy cleaning.
This decorative little hummingbird feeder will make a bold statement in your outdoor living spaces. When empty, it weighs about 835g, making it heavy enough for the breeze not to swing it.
The hanging More Birds hummingbird feeder comprises a glass elixir bottle with an antique medicine bottle design. It has a nectar capacity of 13 fluid ounces. The plastic base features a burnt penny finish and has five flower-shaped feeding stations. The painted glass bottle is red, as are the floral feeding ports. Easy to clean, wash the hummingbird feeder by hand with warm soapy water.
There are many generic bird feeders, but if you want to feed hummingbirds, get one designed for them. Here are some points to help you choose the best hummingbird feeder for your space.
A: A hummingbird feeder is aesthetically pleasing, even more so when surrounded by many feeding hummers. But for it to succeed, place it where the hummingbirds are comfortable using it and not just where you think it looks nice. Place your feeder near attractive hanging flowers to catch their attention. Red accents nearby may further draw hummingbirds as they seem to favour this colour. Ensure the area is safe from predators like household pets, vermin or birds of prey; do this by putting the feeder out of pets’ range and in a location that offers some coverage for quick escapes. Hummers also need protein, which they get from little bugs, so don’t use pesticides, weedicides or harsh chemicals nearby.
A: The traditional recipe for hummingbird nectar calls for one part sugar to four parts water. While it is ok to make slight variations, you should not deviate too far from this standard. Watery nectar may not attract hummingbirds, and nectar that is too sugary can ferment quickly and clog up feeders. Do not use red dye or colourings, artificial sweetener, honey, or chilli powder in your nectar mixture. Keep your feeder clean. Wash it once a week, and empty any leftover feed before refilling, especially in warmer, drier weather. Also, avoid giving your hummingbirds freezing nectar as it may cold-stun them.
