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		<title>The Importance of a Good Feeder.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 14:50:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Garry Beau</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hummingbirds need a lot of energy for the amount of work which they do. The hummingbirds are always active. The hummingbirds rely in the nutrients and proteins that they get from the sugar syrup and nectar for most of their energy requirements. The birds are good fly catchers and they love to do this. The nutrients and proteins are used by these birds to get some energy to do this. Hummingbirds are hungry all day and night. They need so much energy to quell their thirst for energy. People have been using the concept of hummingbird feeders to lure the birds to come to these feeders to feed on the syrup and nectar. <a href="http://merlindabobis.com/the-importance-of-a-good-feeder/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hummingbirds need a lot of energy for the amount of work which they do. The hummingbirds are always active. The hummingbirds rely in the nutrients and proteins that they get from the sugar syrup and nectar for most of their energy requirements. The birds are good fly catchers and they love to do this. The nutrients and proteins are used by these birds to get some energy to do this. Hummingbirds are hungry all day and night. They need so much energy to quell their thirst for energy. People have been using the concept of hummingbird feeders to lure the birds to come to these feeders to feed on the syrup and nectar.</p>
<p>Hummingbird feeders have become a good product category where many companies are doing good research and development. There are many studies conducted about these hummingbirds to make sure that the feeders are useful and is luring more and more hummingbirds to come and eat their food here. There are many different materials that can be used to manufacture a good hummingbird feeder. Although glass and ceramic were the most used materials in the early feeders, plastic and other new artificial materials are used now to aid in the development of new kinds of feeders. The plastic feeders are easier to clean and dismantle. It is very portable so you can shift the place of the feeder wherever you want it. When you change an old feeder to a new one, it will take time for the birds to get used to the new kind of feeder. The humming birds are good learners and they learn to eat from the new feeder in no time.</p>
<p>The place where the feeder is placed is as important as the type of feeder used. The place decides how many birds you get near the feeder. The feeder has to be kept at a very natural and open place so that the birds approach it without any fear. The feeder has to be kept at a comfortable place so that they do not go away searching for easier feeder locations.</p>
<p>There are many kinds of feeder units available. The most important thing that one has to look for while selecting a hummingbird feeder is the ease of assembly and disassembly. The feeders must have the feature to fit into any place easily. The basin feeders are the best bet for anyone trying to get a hummingbird feeder installed. Fresh syrup is very much necessary to make sure hummingbirds come to the feeder units. A good feeder must be easy to maintain and clean up.</p>
<p>There are different kinds of hummingbird feeders that are manufactured every year. The humming bird feeders are becoming more complex and efficient year after year. There are many feeders that also provide resting place and other amenities to the hummingbirds. There are many feeders that come in several different colors and even add a bit of art to it. This makes it ideal to keep in a garden or a back yard. The number of people who own a hummingbird feeder have increased over time in the United States. This has also increased the innovation in the industry.</p>
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		<title>Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Backyard.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 10:47:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marlowe Graeme</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even if you live in the middle of a town or a city, you can attract hummingbirds to your garden. Some simple steps and adjustments in your garden will make it more hummingbird friendly and you will be rewarded with their arrival year after year alongwith their young ones. <a href="http://merlindabobis.com/attracting-hummingbirds-to-your-backyard/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Even if you live in the middle of a town or a city, you can attract hummingbirds to your garden. Some simple steps and adjustments in your garden will make it more hummingbird friendly and you will be rewarded with their arrival year after year alongwith their young ones.</p>
<p>As most of the birds, hummingbirds virtually have no sense of smell. Apparently, these birds depend on sites and are directed by the flowers to find their nectar source. Some of the plants which you can consider to plant in your garden to attract the birds are, cardinal flowers, bee balm, columbine, cypress vine, honeysuckles, petunias, geraniums, fuchsias, Indian paintbrush, salvia, mimosa, azalea, manzanite, butterfly bush, etc. If you are having any doubts regarding their growth in your area, check with the local nursery to find which of them will grow in your garden.</p>
<p>The hummingbirds are attracted to the red color, so any feeder having red on it will attract the birds. If your feeder doesn&#8217;t have the red color, an artificial red flower can be tied to the feeder and stay away from using the red food coloring in the sugar water which is harmful to them. You must also remember that the hummingbirds are very territorial. Male hummers may show their dominance by hovering or chasing away the other hummers from their feeders. So you can add other hummingbird feeders to your garden and thereby attract more of these birds.</p>
<p>If you notice molds on your feeder, you have to scrub them out with a bottle brush. If you are unable to reach them with the brush, adding some sand and water and shaking the feeder will remove these molds. You should never try to clean the feeders with harsh detergent or soaps as the birds do not like any traces of soap left in the feeder. Hot water should be used to rinse out the feeder each time the nectar is changed. A little amount of white vinegar can also be used with the water for rinsing.</p>
<p>Hummingbirds are habitual creatures and will be discouraged from returning to the feeders in your garden if the nectar is bad. Thus, it is important to keep the feeders clean as sugar water ferments in hot weather. The feeders have to be cleaned every 2-3 days using hot water with a little amount of white vinegar instead of soap. The hummingbirds don&#8217;t like soap traces left in the nectar. You should also remember to clean not only the bottle, but also the bottom and ports of the feeder.</p>
<p>Avoid using pesticides in your hummingbird garden as they can kill or sicken the birds if consumed. Also, the insects you want to kill off can serve as good protein source to the birds. Sometimes, the male hummingbirds may try to chase away the other hummers from the feeders. To prevent this you can add several other feeders to your garden.</p>
<p>Planting some of the favorite plants of hummingbirds will also attract them to your garden. Some of these plants include honeysuckles, petunias, trumpet vine, fuchsias, lilacs, bee balm, geraniums, manzanita, azaleas, butterfly busch, mimosa, columbine, salvia and Indian paintbrush. You can ask your local nursery or garden store for the other plants which grow well in your area. Do not use pesticides on these plants as they can sicken or kill the hummers, if ingested.</p>
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