Hummingbirds For Mom

There are two basic types of hummingbird feeders: the inverted or bottle feeder and the saucer feeder.  The choice of which type of hummingbird feeder you should select is entirely up to you, as they will both successfully attract hummingbirds.  Each type of hummingbird feeder has its own set of strengths and weaknesses, so it is my hope that by knowing what they are you can make a much more informed decision about which type of hummingbird feeder best meets your personal needs.

Inverted or bottle feeders:

• It is easier to check the nectar level of this type feeder.
• This type of hummingbird feeder usually has a larger capacity which means less frequently having to fill it.
• This type of feeder is more likely to leak and therefore far more likely to attract insects.
• This type of feeder may be more difficult to clean and fill.

Saucer feeders:

• This type of feeder is easier to assemble, fill and clean.  This means you will more likely maintain it.
• If you wish, this type of feeder can be mounted to a pole or railing.  This can make it easier to view the birds that will be visiting it.
• This style of feeder has a smaller capacity and must therefore be filled more frequently.
• This feeder is harder to be spotted by the hummingbirds in your area.

Having a hummingbird feeder up is one of the simplest ways to attract hummingbirds to your yard.  Now that you have the information listed above, go out and select the type of feeder that best meets your needs.  You will be glad you did so and so will the hummingbirds.  Happy hummingbird watching everyone!

Black mold is a problem that can develop in your hummingbird feeder when it is not cleaned often enough.  This can be a very serious matter because it can harm or even kill the hummingbirds.  So, I can’t stress this enough your hummingbird feeders must be clean, clean, clean!  I would suggest cleaning it every single time you refill the feeder.

The best way to solve the problem of black mold is to clean your feeder using a diluted solution of bleach and water.  You will want to use 1 part bleach to 10 parts water to soak the feeder in either for several hours or even overnight.  This will kill the mold.  Then be sure to rinse the feeder extremely well before refilling it with fresh nectar solution.

Just remember that the hummingbirds are depending on you for a safe and dependable food source.  As a result, it is important to take the responsibility of caring for and maintaining our feeders very seriously, so please watch out for and try to prevent black mold from occurring in the first place.  If it does occur, this post will help you successfully solve the problem of black mold.