Where do the birds hummer come from? I have never had a feeder before. Will they find the feeder? Will it take long for,them to locate the feeder?
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They are everywhere that flowers exist except in very cold climates. It may take a while to find the feeder but they will come. Do not add red coloring to your sugar water mixture.
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Robert gave you great information. The only thing I do different is I don't boil the water. I just use hot water from the tap. I ensure to select a feeder location that has direct sun. I agree with DJ that don't use food coloring, not needed at all. The birds will smell the sugar and be attracted to the feeders stand.
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They will find it in a day or so if they are in the area and you don't need red food. I live in NC and they fly here by the end of March
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To get birds to come to a feeder takes a lot of different thing to happen. The first is the birds have to feel safe as they can, they have to have a quick place to fly to like a bush or tree to land in. It can take months for a new feeder to have bird come to in all the time. There should be a place for the bird to get water some place around the area. The kind of bird food makes some difference but not a lot. Make sure you drop seed on the ground because some birds do not eat out of feeders they only eat off the ground. Put some old bread pieces on the ground with the seed. Keep the killer cat away. Happy birding! To get birds to come to a feeder takes a lot of different thing to happen. The first is the birds have to feel safe as they can, they have to have a quick place to fly to like a bush or tree to land in. It can take months for a new feeder to have bird come to in all the time. There should be a place for the bird to get water some place around the area. The kind of bird food makes some difference but not a lot. Make sure you drop seed on the ground because some birds do not eat out of feeders they only eat off the ground. Put some old bread pieces on the ground with the seed. Keep the killer... » Read More To get birds to come to a feeder takes a lot of different thing to happen. The first is the birds have to feel safe as they can, they have to have a quick place to fly to like a bush or tree to land in. It can take months for a new feeder to have bird come to in all the time. There should be a place for the bird to get water some place around the area. The kind of bird food makes some difference but not a lot. Make sure you drop seed on the ground because some birds do not eat out of feeders they only eat off the ground. Put some old bread pieces on the ground with the seed. Keep the killer cat away. Happy birding! « Show Less
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I'm not sure about this. I only had it up for a couple of weeks but I was worried I might come home and find a dead bird in my driveway! It does seem that the birds had a hard time getting on the tiny ledge of feeder though (especially since I dont have a window ledge or tree there) - which was another thing that worried me. I think this feeder needs to be on a window that is somewhat hidden by tree branches. Then all these things would not be an issue.
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It sounds like you are doing everything right-- offering a water source and trees and shrubs for shelter. Timing could be the issue here. Birds can be pretty suspicious of anything new, and it will take time before they will eat from the feeder (especially since their natural food sources are becoming available as we get further into spring). Just please make sure you are keeping the seed in the feeder fresh-- maybe keep a little less seed in the feeder and change it every few days until you start to get some visitors. Also, are you seeing Finches at any of your other feeders? If not, you may attract them to your area by planting some milkweed or composite plants. It sounds like you are doing everything right-- offering a water source and trees and shrubs for shelter. Timing could be the issue here. Birds can be pretty suspicious of anything new, and it will take time before they will eat from the feeder (especially since their natural food sources are becoming available as we get further into spring). Just please make sure you are keeping the seed in the feeder fresh-- maybe keep a little less seed in the feeder and change it every few days until you start to get some visitors. Also, are you seeing Finches at any of your other feeders? If not, you... » Read More It sounds like you are doing everything right-- offering a water source and trees and shrubs for shelter. Timing could be the issue here. Birds can be pretty suspicious of anything new, and it will take time before they will eat from the feeder (especially since their natural food sources are becoming available as we get further into spring). Just please make sure you are keeping the seed in the feeder fresh-- maybe keep a little less seed in the feeder and change it every few days until you start to get some visitors. Also, are you seeing Finches at any of your other feeders? If not, you may attract them to your area by planting some milkweed or composite plants. « Show Less
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Hmmm, I don't share that problem, in fact our squirrels took about 5 minutes to figure out how to feed from this feeder. So nothing has changed here. What do you feed your birds? We feed them safflower seed. Squirrels don't like it at first, but after a year or so they give up and decide to eat it anyway.
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Judith, we haven't set it up yet - end of the semester craziness. As soon as I get home I'll look at the phamplet and get back to you. I bought the present for my wife and all the hummingbirds we have in our yard. Harry - hmott@otis.edu
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It just takes a while. I think mine hung out for a month before birds started using it. Not all birds are upside down feeders. I have lots of woodpeckers in my area.
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my new feeder is still in box----ground has beeb too frozen to set up. have always used this feeder---this on came from BIRDS choice 477 Vigt Lane, Chilton,WI 53014 PH 800-817-8833 website www.bidschoice.com I am sure they will have parts. Widel
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Are you using the right kind of seed? ie Thistle seed isn't ideal for this type of feeder. Otherwise, just give it some time. Birds scout out good feeding places in the morning and then come back later in the day to feed, leaving the best places for last.
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We still have not had an action, in the birdhouse. I have read that it takes time and that it may take over a year for the birds to get in? We set up feeders and a bird bath, but still no luck.
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Do you have water for the bigger birds nearby? I have a hanging birdbath in the tree next to my feeders and have never had any issues. If you are in the southwest like I am, all the animals are suffering from lack of water due to drought right now. They get it anywhere they can. Otherwise, it's better to be replacing the solution more often anyway. It's healthier for the hummers to keep the feeder cleaned and replaced every couple days in the heat anyway. LOTS of bacteria builds in sugar water in the heat which can kill the hummers. The big birds are actually keeping everyone healthier!
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Probably! Just give it a few weeks. It took a few weeks for the goldfinches to locate our feeder.
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If you have few birds, it's not because of the Brome Feeder. It could be several reasons: (1) Not the right bird seed, (2) Too "traffic" area, (3), Not many trees for the birds to feel safe, (4) Not many birds in that location. Not knowing your situation, you might move the feeder, and see if you have the correct seeds for the types of birds in the area. They can be picker eaters, although once all is right, they eat and eat. I love this feeder!
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It takes a while for the birds to figure it out. This feeder is made especially for woodpeckers and occasionally smaller birds will use it. I purchased mine because I had trouble with crows stealing the suet so the upside feeder eliminated that problem. Just be patient the woodpeckers will eventually find it.
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I am not sure what you mean by the birds getting stuck. Do you mean they are actually trapped in the feeding holes? If so, I never heard of that happening. Often my feeders get empty before I can get them filled, and the birds just ignore them and come back when the feeders are filled again.
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You might try moving it to a different window and see what happens. Sometimes it takes a while for hummingbirds to warm up to a new feeder.
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Go to your favorite store and buy Ultra song bird seed. The birds will eat it all up pretty quickly. It's not the feeder.