For those who attract and feed larger numbers of hummers, or live close to major migratory routes, we also carry 16-, 32-, 48- and 80-ounce feeders. We also carry 4-, 6-, and 8-ounce sizes for those who don’t need larger feeders. 8, 12, 16, 24 and 36 ounce are the most common. Any feeder is usually available in a variety of sizes. The sizes of a feeder will determine its capacity. Once they discover any feeder and become familiar with it, they will return for years to come. They couldn’t care less what it looks like or the materials used in its manufacture. Also keep in mind that the hummingbirds only care that the feeder has fresh nectar in it. Most other considerations are secondary and determined by personal preferences. Foremost are size or capacity, design type, materials used, ease of maintenance and cleaning, price, and manufacturer’s guarantee. There are several considerations when choosing a new hummingbird feeder. We believe this is the first, and most important, decision to make if you are feeding hummingbirds in a beneficial way that causes no harm. If you have any doubt as to what to provide your hummingbirds, always err in favor of the birds. The addition of coloring, particularly red food color, is now understood to be potentially harmful to hummers, even enough to shorten their already short lifespans. Never use a liquid solution that is not clear as water. Suffice it to say, the liquid solution you provide the hummer should be the most important decision and we strongly encourage those who attract and feed hummers to use and follow the instructions printed on the label of the nectar we manufacture and sell as opposed to any commercial nectar or any homemade sugar water solution. We believe the more you know, the better your selection will fit both your considerations and those of the hummingbirds you can attract. This article will serve as a basic, concise yet comprehensive review of what makes a good hummingbird feeder.

We are now well into our third decade of serving our customers and informing our readers about the birds they want to attract to their backyard feeding stations.

The March/April, 1994 issue of The Wild Bird Store Newsletter. This is a revised and expanded version of an article that was first published in WHAT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW ABOUT HUMMINGBIRD FEEDERS

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