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Linda T. Collins [ltcollins_1]

Hummingbird Information

 

 

The hummingbirds are starting their fall migration. I'm seeing more and

more birds each day. Many of the ruby throats come through Rockport on

their migration across the Gulf to the Yucatan, Mexico. Since we have

been in such a drought this year, I thought that many of you might be

interested in putting out some feeders to help the little guys get

across the Gulf.

 

Feeders can be easily purchased just about anywhere. Glass feeders last

longer and are more easily cleaned. You should never add red dye to the

solution because it can make the birds sick. The red color of the feeder

is enough to attract the birds. The solution for the feeders is 1 part

sugar to 4 parts of water. Boil the water and then add the sugar and

stir to dissolve. Let it cool before placing it in the feeders. While

extra solution can be kept in the refrigerator for two weeks, it is best

to make smaller amounts more often. The feeders should be cleaned with

hot water (no soap) every three days in hot weather. The feeder should

be placed in an open, shady spot where the hummers will have easy

access. Every now and then when the feeders get really dirty, clean them

with a bleach water mixture of one part bleach to ten parts water and

let soak, rinse with lots of fresh water and let dry thoroughly before

refilling.

 

And the most important thing is to keep your feeders clean. In Texas,

where it is so hot, do not allow your solution to be in the feeder for

more than two days. A fungus will start to grow in the solution which

causes for the hummers to get a chronic respiratory infection. The

hummers do not know that the fungus is in the solution and will continue

to feed from it. So make sure you keep your feeders clean. Since you

need to change your feeders every other day, just add small amounts of

the solution to the feeders. That way the solution is not being wasted.

 

 

This is a good website for hummingbirds <http://www.hummingbirds.net/>

http://www.hummingbirds.net/.

 

I'm sorry if some of you received this twice.

 

Linda

 

 

 

 

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