Watch the video below to give you visual instructions on making an ant moat: In this way, the hummingbirds can enjoy their food without being disturbed by other insects. Pour some water into the hummingbird feeder and use the ant moat to prevent ants from approaching the food because they are not good swimmers. When all the steps are done, bring the hummingbird feeder ant guard to the garden and place it right above the feeders by the metal rod. In this way, you can hang the moat straight up and down. Last but not least, use pliers to bend two points of the rod in the shape of a fish hook and keep in mind that you need to bend the ends in the same direction. Try to keep the rod balanced and wait for 5 – 7 minutes to make sure the glue is dry. The glue should be at the cap, not the filler of the moat. Try not to put the glue to the side of the filler to avoid it being distorted. Move the rod to the side and carefully put the glue right down the cap. Put the filler upside down (like a U shape).
In order to secure the rod, you need to use a heated glue gun. If you don’t have a metal rod, you can use pliers to cut the straight part of the coat hanger.ĭrill a hole in the middle of the bottle cap, then push the metal rod through the cap. Next, use the metal rod to make the hanger of the moat. Be very careful in this process since you may cut your hands or touch the sharp edge of the filler. The length of the cutting part should be around 10cm – 15cm. Hummingbirds at feeder photo by Laura Taylor.First, you need to use a utility knife to cut the upper part of the bottle. Hopefully these suggestions will ensure a fun-filled feeding experience and keep the birds safe and healthy! Never add ANY Chili oil or powder to your hummingbird nectar! Finally, if you prefer to leave your feeder hanging in the yard, use a tall shepherd pole equipped with a Tough Bird Feeder Guard or a good raccoon baffle. Another method is to mount a hanger under a porch roof or off of a wall where it is away from post and railings the raccoons might climb. You can bring the feeders inside each night, a lot of trouble but most effective. You basically only have three ways to go. They are everywhere, they are great climbers and they love sweets.
HUMMINGBIRD FOOD RATIO HOW TO
Now that the feeder is clean and filled with proper nectar, how do you keep the bees, ants and raccoons from helping themselves? How to make sure your feeder only serves hummingbirds: Hummers are strictly sweet nectar and insect-eating creatures – anything else might even cause them to quit using your feeder. Chili Oil or Powder – While not harmful to hummers if ingested, Chilies are not part of the normal hummingbird diet and therefore should be avoided.
Honey or Molasses – When mixed with water, honey and molasses create a great breeding ground for potentially fatal bacteria and mold to grow.Artificial sweeteners – Hummers do not need to watch their sugar intake, so never use any sweetener other than regular sugar when making nectar.If you think yours is not red enough, simply add a red ribbon to the hanger or place your feeder near a colorful flower bed. Most hummingbird feeders are already predominantly red so as to entice hummers to visit. Red food coloring – While hummers are attracted to the color red, adding red dye to their food is unnecessary and, depending on the chemical makeup of the dye, potentially harmful to their health.Never add the following ingredients when making nectar at home: As tempting as it may be, you should never put anything other than sugar and water into a hummingbird feeder. Clean the feeder and replace the nectar every three to five days – sooner if the nectar gets a little cloudy. You can make extra and store it in the fridge to make the next few fill ups quick and easy. Boiling the mixture is fine, but not necessary. feeder you would use: 1 cup water ¼ cup sugar Pour the sugar into warm tap water and stir until dissolved. For example, to make enough to fill an 8-12 oz. The standard formula for nectar is 4 parts water to 1 part table sugar.
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