Watch Out: These 10 Hummingbird Feeder Mistakes Are Deadly

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00:00Watch out!

00:01These 10 hummingbird feeder mistakes are deadly.

00:04Using the wrong nectar recipe.

00:07Use a four-to-one water-to-sugar nectar.

00:10Avoid honey, dyes, and sweeteners.

00:12Boil, cool, refrigerate, and replace often.

00:15Not cleaning feeders regularly.

00:18Clean feeders weekly, more in heat,

00:20using hot water and brushes.

00:22Avoid soap, sanitize mold with vinegar or diluted bleach.

00:26Placing feeders in direct sunlight.

00:28Direct sun spoils nectar quickly.

00:30Hang feeders in shade or near shrubs, trees,

00:33or shade cloth to keep nectar cool.

00:35Using feeders with yellow parts.

00:38Yellow parts attract bees and wasps, deterring hummingbirds.

00:42Choose red-only feeders or repaint

00:44or cover yellow components with red tape.

00:47Overfilling the feeder.

00:49Overfilling leads to waste and fermentation.

00:51Fill only what's used in days, monitor activity,

00:55and split among multiple half-filled feeders daily.

00:58Not providing perches.

01:01Provide perches to conserve energy while feeding.

01:03Use built-in rings or add twigs nearby.

01:06Birds rest, feed comfortably, and linger.

01:09Ignoring ant problems.

01:11Ants contaminate nectar and put off birds.

01:14Install water-filled ant motes or guards.

01:16Keep the surroundings clean and maintain barriers regularly outdoors.

01:21Using feeders with leaks.

01:23Leaky feeders attract insects and hasten spoilage.

01:26Inspect regularly, tighten parts, replace seals,

01:29or upgrade to quality leak-proof models proactively.

01:33Not changing nectar frequently.

01:35Even correct nectar spoils.

01:37Change every two to three days in heat, weekly when cooler.

01:40Set reminders for consistency anyway.

01:43Placing feeders too close together.

01:46Close feeders trigger territorial aggression.

01:48Space stations tend to 15 feet apart to reduce conflicts,

01:51invite more visitors, and encourage harmony daily.