Date:         Thu, 27 Mar 2003 17:28:39 -0500
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From:         Bonnie Ott <bonnie1163@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: question about hummingbird feeders
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> Another endorsed ASPECTS' HummZinger II.

   Personally, I like the hummzinger mini. I find it the easiet to clean (no
equipment needed )and fill and the birds love all 3 of mine.
>
> Regarding ants, someone suggested Vaseline, and
> another suggested the Ant Moat.
>
    I like the ant moats- only problem is that the small birds like to drink
from them. Depending on placement you may not have trouble
with ants at all.

> Someone felt plastic was better than glass.

    It probably makes no difference. Just stay away from beautiful looking
decorative blown glass ball feeders- almost impossible to clean.
>
> I'm not sure what the best preventive measure was for
> bees.  Someone suggested olive oil will repell bees.
>
    No magic solution. Some people swear by "skin so soft" by avon. I have
also read that diluting nectar down to 5-1 can help.
      Feeders that drip alot can attract wasps and bees- hang it in a
sheltered spot if possible.

                The most important aspect of hummer feeding is CLEAN and
FRESH! Keep the nectar changed often and feeder
    clean. I change mine every other day. I use table sugar and water (1-4)
and make a batch weekly and keep it in the fridge.
    I am planning on putting mine out tommorrow.
                Hanging red ibbon and/or planting red flowers near the
feeder can help attract hummers.

    Bonnie Ott
Howard County Field Trip Chair
Ellicott City, MD
bonnie1163@comcast.net

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