Hummingbird Feeding: The Ultimate Guide!

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Feeding hummingbirds is a favorite activity of many, from pollinator gardeners to bird watchers and those that just enjoy the antics of these flying jewels. While using a hummingbird feeder to attract them to your yard seems straightforward, there are certain dos and don’ts that should be followed to ensure the health and safety of the birds we are trying to help. There is plenty of bad information out there when it comes to feeding hummingbirds and the goal of this video is to provide solid, easy to follow, and scientifically backed advice on how to feed them correctly.

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to Hummingbird Feeding
0:21 Making Your Own Hummingbird Food – The Recipe for Hummingbird Food, How to Mix Hummingbird Food, What Not to Put in Hummingbird Food
1:13 Why You Don’t Need Red Food Coloring in Your Hummingbird Food
1:53 How Much Food Should You Put in Your Hummingbird Feeder?
2:30 How Often Should You Replace the Food in Your Hummingbird Feeder?
3:15 How to Properly Clean a Hummingbird Feeder
4:25 How to Prevent Ants from Getting into Your Hummingbird Feeder
5:11 How to Prevent Bees and Wasps from Using Your Hummingbird Feeder
5:40 Proper Placement of Your Hummingbird Feeder – To Help Keep Food Fresh and Prevent Predation by Cats and other Predators
6:08 How to Deal with Territorial Hummingbirds Guarding Feeders
6:29 Leaving Feeders Up Late in the Season Will Not Stop Hummingbird Migration and May Help Winter Hummingbirds
7:09 Other Things Hummingbirds Eat – Insects and Native Plant Nectar