Very nice feeders Jerry and Jane. We certainly appreciate any suggestions on
feeding the hummers since they keep us busy. As of today we have used 20 lbs
of sugar this season. What I really want to know though is how to keep the
hordes of ravenous hummers from flying to me while I am carrying the
refilled feeders outside. There are often so many that they attempt to perch
on me and because all of their wings are moving at the same time the wind
from them blows my hat off, and sometimes the downward force of the wind
from their wings is so strong it lifts me off the ground, not to a great
height mind you, but at least a few inches. Since I am no featherweight,
pardon the pun, that is no small feat. I tried tying some weights to my
belt, but that just forced them to beat their wings faster which caused
considerably more wind speed and nearly denuded one of Lynda's favorite
shrubs. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I would also like to know where I can purchase another shepherd's hook on
which to hang our hummer feeders. So many hummers perched on the one we had
they bent it nearly to the ground. I suppose I may have to have one custom
made since evidently the ones sold commercially are just not strong enough.
Thanks,
Roger Mayhorn
Compton Mt
From: bcbirdclub-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bcbirdclub-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jerry Thornhill
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 5:13 PM
To: bcbirdclub@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bcbirdclub] Hummingbird Feeder
When Jane & I were in Richmond this spring, we went by the Southern States
store there. They have an incredible selection of bird items including
feeders, houses, and food. We saw a hummingbird feeder that looked good.
We bought a couple to try. We were very pleased with them so I went to the
local Southern States which did not stock them. However, they gladly
ordered some for me. We are now using 8 of them as our primary feeders.
They have a 30 oz capacity and a large mouth which makes them very easy to
fill. The bottom easily separates making cleaning a snap. And they're
topped with an ant moat to deter these pests. Here's a link to the Southern
States web site for them:
https://www.southernstates.com/catalog/p-10240-classic-brands-diamond-hummin
gbird-feeder-30oz.aspx
Sorry I don't recall the price off hand. I am not affiliated with Southern
States in any way.
Jerry
