Here it is from the front. Isn't it pretty?
This is the one that my brother gave me, with most of the food leaked out of it. Like I said, I'm going to just keep the globe as a beautiful object,
Sunday, March 29, 2009
The hummingbird feeders
Here's the hummingbird feeder I bought yesterday, with the sun behind it. How can any hummingbird resist that gorgeous red glow?
Here it is from the front. Isn't it pretty?
This is the one that my brother gave me, with most of the food leaked out of it. Like I said, I'm going to just keep the globe as a beautiful object,
Here it is from the front. Isn't it pretty?
This is the one that my brother gave me, with most of the food leaked out of it. Like I said, I'm going to just keep the globe as a beautiful object,
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There is no perfect solution as to how to prevent hummingbird feeders from leaking or dripping - feeders will drip occasionally. However, there are several things that can be done to minimize the amount of leaking or dripping that occurs, so that you can truly enjoy your feeder.
1. Always fill the feeder completely full with cool nectar. The stopper should be inserted and the feeder quickly inverted to avoid any air entering the feeder. Tube feeders operate on a vacuum principle, and the feeder must be filled completely full in order for the vacuum to form!
2. Only hang your feeder in shade or partial shade. The cooler the feeder, the less likely it is to drip.
3. Make sure to keep the feeder very clean by regularly cleaning the vessel with hot water and a bottle brush. Soap should not be used during cleaning, because its residue may cause your feeder to drip. As an alternative, try periodically using a vinegar rinse to thoroughly clean your feeder and then rinse well with hot water.
4. As a last resort, the stopper assembly can be placed in very hot water to soften the tube. You can bend it slightly to increase the angle. This will stop dripping, but might make it more difficult for nectar to come down the tube.
5. If the dripping of this type of feeder is too much for you, then try a top-feeding hummingbird feeder instead.
If you would like much more information about hummingbirds, please click the link below. The site contains many articles about hummingbirds, video clips about hummingbirds, an informative tips booklet on hummingbirds, and much more.
Hummingbirds For Mom
Thanks for the information. I'll try filling the globe-shaped feeder completely full to see if I can get that vacuum effect.
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