![]() Remove from heat and let it cool completely before adding to the feeder. Mix the 2 ingredients then heat it up to a rolling boil. NECTAR RECIPE: 1 part white granulated cane sugar dissolved in 4 parts of drinking water. Once your feeding bar is hung, add your HOMEMADE "nectar" through the filling hole. Use a bottle brush to clean the inside of the feeder. Warmer climates require more frequent cleaning). S hooks make it easier to hang and remove the feeder for cleaning (every 3 days or so around here. I used fishing line to dangle the bar to about 6.5 feet high. That helps to stabilize the back and forth movement of the bar in case of strong winds. I hung mine with screw eyes attached to the ceiling. Those marks will be where you hang your feeder from. Measure 1" from each end of the tube and mark that spot on the water line. Once both rows are dotted, roll the tube to align the top center X to the water line. Starting on the water line dots you just created, measure every 1.5 inches on each direction on both sides. Mark the mid point of the water line on both rows of flowers with dots. That spot will be where you fill the tube. Adjust the volume of water inside if needed.įind the top center of the tube (the equal distance between the ends of the tube and the rows of flowers) and mark an X with a Sharpie pen. The 2 flower rows should be about 1" apart (measured on top following the contour of the tube). Looking from the side, the water level should be 4/5 of the way up the tube. The water level will be used to determine where the flower holes will be drilled. Leave enough air inside for the buble to spread all the way across the tube. Cap it and lay it flat on a level surface. Fill the tube with water almost to the top. Now I will just wash my new one year after year and it won't cost me any more!! By the way, we had a heck of a storm at the fair last night with 3 plus inches of rain in an hour.This is the most intricate part of the whole project. I have probably spent more than $30 in two years on 3 oz new feeders and bug things. ![]() It is just hanging on the hook out on the patio. AND I am not using the bug preventer with it. With this feeder I will be tossing the 3 ounce ones in the trash. But the bee guards on them are hard to replace because Perky Pet has such high shipping price and I'd have to get hundreds of them to make it worth it. I have been using the Perky Pet 3 ounce feeders because I the sugar water lasted so long. Thank you.I thought $30 was pricey but I liked the concept. It is so much better than what I was using. I keep it in the fridge and fill feeders as needed! I did not prepare the sugar water as directed on the information sheet. Also, I microwave my sugar and water and then cool. Sitting here just NOW, I saw a hummer feed at the new feeder. I hung it this morning next to another feeder that was clean and empty. "I just bought one of your hummingbird feeders last night at the state fair in Springfield, IL. My hummers are happy.the bees not so much lolol ?"Īmber D. Im in love snd will tell everyone how amazing your feeder is. will buy more next spring."ĭeborah U "I just bought your feeder at our local fair. I simply clean it in the dishwaser every 2 -3 days. One shows up about every 30 min and gets its last drink right before darkness. "I purchased the hummingbird feeder at the Philadelphia Flower show and waited till June to hang it. We have even got the ideal Window Glass Hangers for it. It delivers top quality construction and design, ease of filling, cleaning, and maintenance, with NO pesky insect interference. And I am here to tell you the it is, in my opinion, THE BEST HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER EVER. Long story short, we now include in our product line this very same feeder. Best of all - they are made here in the USA - not overseas. (Sadly - I had a lot of time on my hands at this show). We chatted - as you do at these shows - and the fact that these two very intelligent folks were so adamant about the quality and design of this product made me pay attention. I happened to be beside a charming couple at a trade show who were selling a hummingbird feeder. One of his favorites was : "Now and then even a blind squirrel finds the odd nut." Not Pulitzer Prize material, true. When I first got into the direct sales business, I worked for a man who had a colloquialism for every occasion.
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