are here....Put my feeder up two weekends ago and there was one there this weekend. Get your feeders up!

are here....Put my feeder up two weekends ago and there was one there this weekend. Get your feeders up!

Keep it fresh, and don't get discouraged if they disappear for a few weeks while they are raising their young. Believe it or not, the young are only fed insects until they mature. Then they and their young will feed at the feeders. I often see them with insects the whole season. Good luck with your feeders.

are here....Put my feeder up two weekends ago and there was one there this weekend. Get your feeders up!
Thanks for the info!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :howdy:

I just told my father the other day to put his up. He said he read you have to wait until May :rolleyes:. One year he had 8 of them. Interesting little creatures!

I like to watch them around the feeders. Very peaceful and tranquil to watch.

are here....Put my feeder up two weekends ago and there was one there this weekend. Get your feeders up!

Had an old farmer tell me just yesterday that they usually appear when the dogwood trees come out in blossom - and they are now.

I like to watch them around the feeders. Very peaceful and tranquil to watch.

You're kidding, right? They are fun to watch but they are the nastiest little suckers. :lol:

You're kidding, right? They are fun to watch but they are the nastiest little suckers. :lol:

The dominant ones are nasty (probably the females :lmao: ). They chase off the others from the feeders.

The dominant ones are nasty (probably the females :lmao: ). They chase off the others from the feeders.

Yeah, the females are fussy. I usually run about 5 large feeders and fill them twice a day. I go through sugar at an alarming rate. I guess I'll put up one now until they really get rolling, which is usually in June.

You're kidding, right? They are fun to watch but they are the nastiest little suckers. :lol:

I haven't noticed any of them being mean ol biddities toward each other.

Yeah, the females are fussy. I usually run about 5 large feeders and fill them twice a day. I go through sugar at an alarming rate. I guess I'll put up one now until they really get rolling, which is usually in June.


I can't remember how many feeders my Dad has, but it's probably around 5 or 6. :confused:

Do you put red dye in yours? I've read conflicting stories about using the red dye. Some say it causes cancer in their beaks. My parents don't use the dye and the hummingbirds are fine with that. :shrug:

I can't remember how many feeders my Dad has, but it's probably around 5 or 6. :confused:

Do you put red dye in yours? I've read conflicting stories about using the red dye. Some say it causes cancer in their beaks. My parents don't use the dye and the hummingbirds are fine with that. :shrug:

Nope, no dye.

I love to see them in the spring but by the end of the summer I'm :dead:

And I need to figure out a way to keep my little raccoon buddy from drinking at his favorite feeder. :lol:

I haven't noticed any of them being mean ol biddities toward each other.

:confused:

What to do about the ants though?

What to do about the ants though?


I get the little green things from Wentworths. Can't think what they're called but they're around $5/$6 and they repel the ants. You hang them in between the feeder and the hanger that you hang the feeder on. They work like a charm. :yay:

I ordered insect-proof feeders last year and had absolutely NO problems:

http://www.aspectsinc.com/2_Hummingbird.htm

I got 2 of the HummZinger Ultras. A little extra money than what you find in the local stores, but well worth the price in my book. :yay:

I have 2 of those but they aren't big enough for my gang. I have the 32 ounce feeders.

I get the little green things from Wentworths. Can't think what they're called but they're around $5/$6 and they repel the ants. You hang them in between the feeder and the hanger that you hang the feeder on. They work like a charm. :yay:

Thanks, I'll let my Dad know!

I ordered insect-proof feeders last year and had absolutely NO problems:

http://www.aspectsinc.com/2_Hummingbird.htm

I got 2 of the HummZinger Ultras. A little extra money than what you find in the local stores, but well worth the price in my book. :yay:

Thanks, but I'm with Cattitude, they're too small. :razz:

We got loads of hummingbird-moths... weirdest looking creatures, but they love the dianthus..

We got loads of hummingbird-moths... weirdest looking creatures, but they love the dianthus..

I get them around here, too, and think they're cool looking. They definitely love dianthus and all the aromatic flowers.

I finally saw my first hummer today. :yay: One of my clemantis has exploded with blossom openings this weekend and they are loving it.

my clemantis has exploded
You should really get that checked out...:eyebrow:

You should really get that checked out...:eyebrow:

Got anybody in mind? :bubble:

I haven't noticed any of them being mean ol biddities toward each other.It's a hoot to watch them! They've got some quick tempers:lol:

You should really get that checked out...:eyebrow:
They tell them over and over do NOT sneeze with your eyes open.. and just one time BLOOOOIE.. blowed up clematis..

I got a hummingbird feeder this weekend. I've hung it outside. I hope to see one or two soon! :fingerscrossed:

Here's a pic of our second hummingbird sighting at one of our feeders! I love hummingbirds!! I just wanted to share my excitement! :smile:

You should really get that checked out...:eyebrow:
:roflmao:

Tons of goldfinches feeding now, too. I have two feeders at work, both with just the meat from the sunflower seeds and there are 10 - 20 every day, all day, feeding right outside my window at work.

:roflmao:
:smack: Don't encourage her.

Tons of goldfinches feeding now, too. I have two feeders at work, both with just the meat from the sunflower seeds and there are 10 - 20 every day, all day, feeding right outside my window at work.

:yay: I have two net feeders in my front yard filled with thistle seed and have at least 6 or 8 feeding all the time. :clap:

You should really get that checked out...:eyebrow:

Check THIS out:

Pink clemantis
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a315/jazu4ea/Home%20and%20Garden/IMG_0541.jpg

Blue clemantis
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a315/jazu4ea/Home%20and%20Garden/IMG_0548.jpg

I've got 3 finch feeders out front and about a dozen kitty paw prints on the inside of my bay window. They must drive her crazy during the day. That window must take a beating!

Check THIS out:

Pink clemantis
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a315/jazu4ea/Home%20and%20Garden/IMG_0541.jpg

Blue clemantis
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a315/jazu4ea/Home%20and%20Garden/IMG_0548.jpg

Jazz Lady your clematis are beautiful, since your post is from 2006, I was wondering if they are still thriving?

I have a clematis that I want to put into the ground. It's been in a pot since last year & is quite healthy. Any suggestions on a good spot? My back yard is quite woodsy & shady, & I'd like to have it planted near a tree so that it would vine up a tree.

Also - anyone see any hummingbirds yet?:howdy:

Jazz Lady your clematis are beautiful, since your post is from 2006, I was wondering if they are still thriving?
Thank you and most definitely thriving. They are full of blooms and getting ready to burst open shortly. :yay:

I have a clematis that I want to put into the ground. It's been in a pot since last year & is quite healthy. Any suggestions on a good spot? My back yard is quite woodsy & shady, & I'd like to have it planted near a tree so that it would vine up a tree.

They like their roots shaded but most any spot will do. Mine are on opposite sides of my front porch - one gets morning sun and the other late afternoon, with shade from the house for the hottest part of the day. If the tree you're thinking of planting it under gets any amount of sun or even bright, filtered shade, it will do well there.

Also - anyone see any hummingbirds yet?:howdy:
Not at my house but I was at RoseRed's house yesterday and got buzzed by one. :zoomzoomzoom: :lol:

I've had hummingbirds since last weekend when I put up the feeders. They are speed demons and one controls the feeder. Such cute little birds, I love watching them.

Check THIS out:

Pink clemantis


Blue clemantis


:eyebrow: Do they go by clemantis and clematis?

:yahoo:Saw the first hummingbird for our yard today! He dive-bombed the pot of red petunias next to my adirondack chair by the pond & then flew away so fast I almost missed it!

I have 3 hummies and they are already fighting with each other

Thank you and most definitely thriving. They are full of blooms and getting ready to burst open shortly. :yay:



They like their roots shaded but most any spot will do. Mine are on opposite sides of my front porch - one gets morning sun and the other late afternoon, with shade from the house for the hottest part of the day. If the tree you're thinking of planting it under gets any amount of sun or even bright, filtered shade, it will do well there.


Not at my house but I was at RoseRed's house yesterday and got buzzed by one. :zoomzoomzoom: :lol:

That would be a great tshirt.

any sightings yet? i see on a map they are coming back...but i have yet to see them...i am going to hang some feeders out today just in case.

Hummingbird Migration Maps (http://www.hummingbirds.net/map.html)

I hung my feeders last week when it was warm but I haven't been watching them.

Hummingbird Migration Maps (http://www.hummingbirds.net/map.html)

I hung my feeders last week when it was warm but I haven't been watching them.

I can't get any, I live too close to Catt :frown:

I can't get any, I live too close to Catt :frown:

:lol: Awww. :huggy:

I can't get any, I live too close to Catt :frown:

:lol:

I haven't seen any yet, put the feeder out last week also. After a week, the bottle is looking a litltle cloudy, so I'm going to have to change it out today. They should be here soon. :yay:

Think we'll put ours out this weekend. Most of the birds, bugs, and some butterflys are back. Still haven't seen any Finches yet. I love Spring!!! Oh, and we've been seeing Honey Bees!!! :yahoo:

Think we'll put ours out this weekend. Most of the birds, bugs, and some butterflys are back. Still haven't seen any Finches yet. I love Spring!!! Oh, and we've been seeing Honey Bees!!! :yahoo:

I put up one this weekend. When they return there aren't too many at first and then they leave in May ... mating ... and then come back full force in the middle of June or so.

I've had finches all winter but now they're summer color is coming in. They're beautiful! And there are tons of butterflies on the lilac bush.

If anyone is paying attention the humming birds are back!!!! yippee!!!! I think its just males, I noticed the other day the feeder started to drop a little in quantity thought maybe a rogue flying squirrel was drinking on it but im guessing its been the humming birds cuz they are fighting already...i have four feeders up and they still fight over one lol oh well its always fun to see them back!!!

I've had one male visit the past two days.

Just saw our first (confirmed) one today--female. Maybe had visitors during the day this past week or so, but hadn't noticed after coming home from work. It's about time! :buddies:

I finally saw my first one yesterday, though they may have been around sooner but I just hadn't seen them. It buzzed my head as I was watering some plants on the front porch to let me know in NO uncertain terms the feeder was EMPTY. :lol:

Does anyone know of a way to keep squirrels from drinking the hummingbird food? We had two with the raised bee guards and they damaged them and popped them out. Bought two with the flat pedal type of guards and they lasted one day. How do you hang feeders with squirrels around?

Does anyone know of a way to keep squirrels from drinking the hummingbird food? We had two with the raised bee guards and they damaged them and popped them out. Bought two with the flat pedal type of guards and they lasted one day. How do you hang feeders with squirrels around?

Dunno...the squirrels don't bother mine but the raccoons do. :mad: I have to take down every single feeder, every single night...seed feeders too...and lock them (yep, lock them) in metal trash cans.

Dunno...the squirrels don't bother mine but the raccoons do. :mad: I have to take down every single feeder, every single night...seed feeders too...and lock them (yep, lock them) in metal trash cans.

Wow...so far we haven't gotten the raccoons but sure have some hyper squirrels after they finish downing two feeders full of sugar water in a matter of minutes.

One of my four visitors

Wow...so far we haven't gotten the raccoons but sure have some hyper squirrels after they finish downing two feeders full of sugar water in a matter of minutes.

I know some critters don't like the smell of "pine" cleaning solutions. I even tried putting little containers of it around...using rags soaked in it..nothing worked. I have one hummingbird feeder I'm able to hang off of the gutter that nothing gets to. They start feeding immediately at daybreak and on the weekends I don't get up until about 6 or so.

Does anyone know of a way to keep squirrels from drinking the hummingbird food? We had two with the raised bee guards and they damaged them and popped them out. Bought two with the flat pedal type of guards and they lasted one day. How do you hang feeders with squirrels around?

pellet rifle...I hate squirrels...

Dunno...the squirrels don't bother mine but the raccoons do. :mad: I have to take down every single feeder, every single night...seed feeders too...and lock them (yep, lock them) in metal trash cans.

I heard you can mix cheyanne pepper in the dry bird food...the birds dont taste it but the squirrels and raccoons hate it

I heard you can mix cheyanne pepper in the dry bird food...the birds dont taste it but the squirrels and raccoons hate it

Our squirrels just laughed at it and asked for a beer!! :ohwell:

Our squirrels just laughed at it and asked for a beer!! :ohwell:

Is that some sort of "cowboys and indians" pepper? :biggrin:

Is that some sort of "cowboys and indians" pepper? :biggrin:

:lol:

My feeder leaks. :mad:

My feeder leaks. :mad:

Duck tape. :whistle:

My feeder leaks. :mad:

Some will do that..is it snapped together tightly? What kind is it?

Some will do that..is it snapped together tightly? What kind is it?El cheapo from southern states. I thought they were eating it until I saw red liquid all over my porch & ants.

El cheapo from southern states. I thought they were eating it until I saw red liquid all over my porch & ants.

You need to get 'cha an ant moat thingy (get mine every year from Wentworths). I don't use the red stuff...just use sugar and hot water ..4 parts water to 1 part sugar and stir up well.

Have you seen any birds at the feeder? I know you saw them in your yard.

You need to get 'cha an ant moat thingy (get mine every year from Wentworths). I don't use the red stuff...just use sugar and hot water ..4 parts water to 1 part sugar and stir up well.

Have you seen any birds at the feeder? I know you saw them in your yard.I haven't seen any since the one playing in the sprinkler about a month ago. I would like to attract them and get them coming in. It's hanging where critters can't reach it.

I haven't seen any since the one playing in the sprinkler about a month ago. I would like to attract them and get them coming in. It's hanging where critters can't reach it.

It's not too late..try WalMart or even Wentworths (but they can be pricey), get a decent one. Keep it clean, once a week or so rinse it out and refill it. You may only have a few this year but next year they will come back and bring friends. I have gazillions now but I've had feeders up for about 20 years.

i have three 12oz feeders and i just bought two big ones but they seem to like the 12oz ones best...they were about 16-20 bucks at Kmart but ive had them drink one down in a day....especially towards the end of the summer when they get ready to migrate...