Hanging Hummingbird Feeders From Gutter
Hanging from a gutter awning or gazebo these areas are typically shaded and offer open safe areas for hummingbirds.
Hanging hummingbird feeders from gutter. Get it as soon as fri sep 18. Cozy spot whether to nest or just settle in for the night appeal to just about any bird return doc. I was skeptical about these plastic hangers but now i use them regularly for mobiles and lighter bird feeders like hummingbird ones. Bend a stiff metal coat hanger so that the feeder hangs from the gutters.
Fill the hummingbird feeder with nectar made from sugar and water. Hummingbird feeders should be hung out of direct sunlight since the sun can spoil the nectar. Straighten the hanger except for the hook which will hook over your roof gutter. Nothing heavy should hang from the gutters but a light weight feeder should be no problem.
Hanging from a gutter awning or gazebo where the feeder sparkles but is still shaded during the hottest part of the day. They should also be hung away from windy areas and out of reach of cats. 4 6 out of 5 stars 802. Within 10 to 12 feet of a protective cover.
Beau jardin set of 2 shepherd hook 65in tall 1 2in thick hummingbird bird feeder pole garden hanging plants basket hanger pathway light solar lantern mason jar wind chime wedding metal heavy duty. This allows these feeders to be positioned in many easy places for convenient refilling and satisfying bird watching. If you re hanging your hummingbird feeder from a tree choose a location that is out in the open and from a branch that allows you to hang the feeder at least 5 feet from the ground. Add a squirrel baffle over the bird feeder to prevent squirrels from climbing down the wire used to hang the bird feeder.
Free shipping by amazon. They attach easily to your gutter and they are nearly transparent so no visual interference with whatever you are hanging. They make great spots for feeders. If your roof doesn t lend itself to hanging hummingbird feeders from the eaves then try the gutters.
I have even used them on smaller branches of my trees. If you decide to use a free standing pole it should be 5 high and 10 from the nearest tree. Wrap a piece of twine string wire or even a coat hanger around the branch and hang the feeder from it so as not to damage the tree. Bring the water to a low boil and let it boil for 2 3 minutes so the water and sugar blend.
As the water warms add in 1 part of white sugar. Pour 4 parts of water into a saucepan on your stove and set the burner on high.