150955 1155 Pets Backyard Wildlife true Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:04:57 -0800 /system/videos/0/55/09/15/150955.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, pets, animal, animals How To Attract Hummingbirds To Your Yard http://www.howcast.com/videos/150955-How-To-Attract-Hummingbirds-To-Your-Yard http://www.howcast.com/videos/150955-How-To-Attract-Hummingbirds-To-Your-Yard/edit approved 144 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=150955"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=150955" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 10 bry9000 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/150955/Picture_3_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 2193 false false false 59738 1 25 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/150955/25.jpg Choose your feeder Buy or make a hummingbird feeder. Glass feeders are beautiful but, of course, fragile; plastic feeders are more durable but not as pretty. Choose the one best for your yard.

]]> 59739 2 38 Tip Hummingbirds are attracted to the color red. Most feeders have red on them, but make yours more enticing by tying a red ribbon around the top.

]]> 59740 3 46 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/150955/46.jpg Make nectar Make your own nectar to fill the feeder. Boil 4 parts water, then stir in 1 part granulated sugar. Let the mixture cool completely.

]]> 59741 4 56 Tip Don’t add red food coloring to your nectar. It may be harmful to hummingbirds.

]]> 59742 5 61 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/150955/61.jpg Fill the feeder Fill the feeder with the nectar. Excess can be stored in your refrigerator for up to two weeks.

]]> 59743 6 66 Tip Never substitute honey for sugar. Honey can give hummingbirds mouth infections.

]]> 59744 7 73 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/150955/73.jpg Timing is everything Put up your feeder at the right time. In most parts of the U.S., late spring is best. Hummingbirds are migratory, and they come to North America when the weather is warm.

]]> 59745 8 84 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/150955/84.jpg Hang your feeder Hang your feeder where you can easily watch the hummingbirds gather to feed.

]]> 59746 9 90 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/150955/90.jpg Replace the nectar Replace the sugar water as soon as it becomes cloudy. Scrub the feeder with plenty of hot water before putting in the new liquid.

]]> 59747 10 97 Tip If the hummingbird feeder attracts too many ants, try smearing a little petroleum jelly on its hanger.

]]> 59748 11 105 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/150955/105.jpg Use less sugar Once hummingbirds are coming to your feeder regularly, you can make the nectar less sweet. Try 1 part sugar to 6 parts water.

]]> 59749 12 114 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/150955/114.jpg Plant flowers If you really want to attract hummingbirds, plant their favorite flowers near your feeder. Hummingbirds like red, orange, and yellow flowers, including lantana, columbine, geraniums, fuchsia, trumpet vine, and petunias.

]]> 59750 13 128 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/150955/128.jpg Watch nature’s miracles Grab a pair of binoculars and a rocking chair and settle back to watch one of nature’s miracles in your own backyard.

]]> 59751 14 136 Fact The hummingbird has the largest brain proportionate to its body of any animal.

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