Points To Think About Before Getting Glass Hummingbird Feeders: A Couple Of Instructions
If you are looking at glass hummingbird feeders, there're many issues that should certainly be considered:
1) The most significant thing to think about is the safety of the hummingbirds. If you've kitties, or if there are kitties in your neighborhood who could possibly get to the area where your feeder will be, then you must get the hanging variety. Ensure that it is minimum five feet above the ground. Bird feeder poles can be bought for this - many even come with squirrel guards.
2) Buy a glass hummingbird feeder. Glass hummingbird feeders hold up a lot better to weather conditions than plastic and other materials, plus it is easier to clean and will resist mold and any other unwanted growing things better than all other materials.
3) Buy one with an ant moat, or if the one you fall in love with doesn't have an ant moat, buy one separately. An ant moat is a decorative cup that you fill with water that goes between the glass hummingbird feeder and whatever it is attached with. The water works like a barrier for ants.
4) If you are unsure how much usage your hummingbird feeder is gonna get, then you should begin with a smaller feeder. Nectar only remains fresh for a couple of days, and the hummingbirds will reject it if it is damaged.
5) Get a feeder that is convenient to wash. You should be able to easily clean your feeder with a bottle brush or toothbrush and a small rag. Why make additional work for yourself? Also make sure to rinse out your feeder with warm water when you replace the nectar.
6) The color red attracts the hummingbird's concentration. So you desire to have some red on your feeder. It doesn't have to be completely red, just a dab of red is enough. The color yellow, on the other hand, need to be avoided as it attracts bees and wasps, and they'll work to keep the hummingbirds away. So keep that in mind.
7) By all means, pick out a hummingbird feeder that is beautiful and one that you'll enjoy looking at often, as I'm sure you'll have lots to watch when the hummingbirds come!