Do you feed hummingbirds? I just bought a feeder and have been reading that after a few days...

MsSwan Pinned Comment

I just witnessed the first one at my feeder!

I had been seeing them in my yard for the last couple days, so that's why I bought the feeder. This time I was prepared. 😊

Magenta · F

We only clean ours every time we fill it, maybe once a week, unless there aren't as many hummers feeding and it looks like it needs it. Very warm water and just a little dawn. Did you make your own nectar or purchase it?

JimboSaturn · 56-60, M

I only wash it once a week or two. I don't use soap just rinse it. However I do pour the nectar into the feeder when it's boiling so it sterilizes it.

Starcrossed · 41-45, F

My dad did but I probably won't until retirement because you have to be diligent about keeping the feeders fresh and clean so they don't get sick and I just don't have it in me to stay on top of that.

onrealityofdreams · M

When I had a feeder I'd clean it every week, using soap and water.

Ferric67 · M

There's a home of a college professor who has transformed their yard to a hummingbird sanctuary
They invite people to go there and witness it
They live in baiting hollow