How to Keep Hummingbird Feeder Cool in Heatwave Tip Nectar Sugar Water Cold so Hummingbirds to Drink
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- Easy Recipe Nectar, Great Tips how I kept Hummingbird Feeders cool during a massive heatwave, was that enough...Worked for days to keep them fed and alive. Seems like 1000+ came in tonight to feed.
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Hi Robbie, You and Gary have a heart of gold. Giving so much to the precious hummingbirds is a precious gift. You are trying so hard to take care of God's creations. Blessings!!
I just love them all over around here, thanks so much, take care, Robbie
tell god to turn down the temperature, he's trying to kill his own creations lol *rolls eyes* tbh global warming is something that may make huge swaths of the planet uninhabitable and i truly hope the hummers can weather the horrible changes that humans have cause to this world, i hope us as humans can do what we can to help them as much as possible so they dont overheat
Bless your heart Robbie! I pray along with you that every living creature is spared from this heat and the fires, take care Robbie. 😉💗
Cooler today, all looks good, tons of birds feeding today, and ready for any hot weather today, with frozen nectar, thank you so much, take care, Robbie
Great ideas! Thank you, Robbie. We were at 114 for the last couple of days in LA, CA. Thankfully I have shaded areas where the hummingbirds like to rest. The feeders are in the shade also. There were 30 or more hummingbirds sitting on my vines the last two days. I could see them panting and only flying to the feeders for a quick drink, then back to the vines. I made sure they had plenty of fresh nectar and lots of cool water in the bird baths throughout the day. I kept adding ice to the bird baths. The heat finally broke this morning. The hummingbirds were so happy flying around as I watered my garden. I set the hose to the mist setting, and they would fly through it as I pointed the hose up in the air. We went down to 93 degrees today, and the birds were much happier and livelier.
Robbie. I put plastic plates above my feeders in the hot weather for shade.
That is what I have in the garden, works good, but with 115 plus, even in the shade, everything was HOT, thanks, Robbie
You are your husband are such beautiful and inspiring souls!
Thank you so much! Take care, Robbie
Turn the sprinkler on for them so they can fly through the mist and cool off.
Yeah where i live this.happens all the time..sprinklers are a huge help
.especially in any.shade
Dont.forget the frogs
I saw them run through the water the other day.
I put a mister on the end of my hose. Then stick it in a tree, a bush, draped on your sheppards hook, a fence, trellis, whatever, and turn it on. It’s only a mist, so it doesn’t use a lot of water and they love ❤️ it.
Oklahoma City had pink skies this morning because of the Denver wildfires. Prayers for the hummingbirds. We are filling our large feeders two times a day. Love them. ❤️
I'm so sorry it's so hot there. You're doing a great job in keeping all those precious himmies alive. They definitely depend on your compassion. Thank you Robbie for always being AWESOME!! Please be safe🌻🎶🐱
Thank you for taking care of the hummy babies. Prayers to you, Gary, & Miss Kitty
I appreciate all you do for the birds, Robbie and Gary. I’ve been able to grow more vegetables than ever before by using the large containers you use. I wasn’t able to garden anymore since 2012 after 6 spinal fusions. Not enough strength to dig up a garden. The containers worked so well. Thank you for teaching me that too. You have such a loving heart, and I love the dedication you have for the birds. ❤️
I have major spinal issues too and miss my gardening. I was never green fingered but had managed to get some plants growing and have wanted for so long to grow my own veg. But I can barely walk down my garden as it's so uneven. I'm gonna have to try the containers too. I have several of the big plastic storage tubs lying idle since co-vid declutter. Your comment reminded me to get to it. I hope your spine doesn't give you too much problems. It's so horrible when the back plays up and when doctors don't take you seriously for years - that's been my issue. I'm now barely able to walk anymore but I have finally got a diagnosis. Had to go to another country to get it and the outlook isn't great. I've been told in layman's terms (couldn't understand the medical terms) one good sneeze could end me as a quadriplegic. May have to get spinal fusion done too. Was it difficult to go through and what was your healing time if you don't mind me asking?
Ami Crawford, So nice of you, and so sorry to hear about what you went through having your surgery of 6 spinal fusions. I am SO happy to hear you can garden again, and I know it is easier too. I am going to put together another one, soon or by Spring, I just love it, so easy to maintain and work with, I am even working on another video on more thoughts on this garden too. And oh yes, I just love the birds and glad they found my chair garden too, take care, Love Robbie
Emer, My thoughts and prayers with you. Maybe someone can set up an area for you to do a small container garden. Take care, Robbie
You guys are the best. I was so worried about my hummers last winter since they didn't leave. I was afraid they would die with the snow & freezing temps, but with trial & error & your tips they made it!! I now have 2 babies added to their household. I absolutely adore them. I never get tired of their antics. We have a heatwave going on in Idaho too. Air quality is bad also. I am going to follow your heatwave tips too. I have learned so much from you, and your live chat last winter really eased my mind. Thank you both for all the important things you teach us about our tiniest friends, ♡Patty
Pat I live in Idaho also. Not all hummingbirds fly south. Around Boise area some stay all winter. People there keep their feeders up with heaters on the bottom to keep the nectar from freezing.
@bk078 You can buy them on Amazon. There's a site on Facebook called, Idaho Birding. Some good info there. It's a little colder where I live so they don't winter here. The heaters fit on the bottom of the feeder. Search around. Hope this helps. I adore those tiny birds. They poke around in my flowers during the summer.
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Omg i didn't think about this
My heart I didn't change mine
I'm upset 😔😖oh my lord
Thank you so much for
Bringing this video out
You are such an Angel for
these Amazing baby's 💞
Much cooler today, and the number of birds feeding today seems normal, thank you SO much, take care, Robbie
Robbie you and Gary are angels. The hummingbirds and nature thank you :) Love the tips! So smart!
It's nice to see kind and caring people. Thank you for caring about these sweet birds. I hope you guys get relief soon!!
Thanks, Robbie, for taking care of the hummingbirds. I hope most survived. Sorry for being so late to watch your video. Life has been upside down for awhile. Take care, stay safe. Thanks for sharing. Blessings
I don't know how to send you a picture but I can tell you what I have been doing. I drink a lot of Folgers coffee the containers are red just the right color I take my jigsaw cut the bottom off just about where it starts to dip in for the handle can I take a about one and a quarter inch drill bit because they top of my hummingbird feeders are already red and I make hummingbird feeder hats. It keeps me hummingbird juice in the shade for most of the day. I'm sure it would help a lot
Love and prayers from Indiana. I pray with tears in my eyes every day and think about the people affected by the fire. Have family in Washington State. I love what you're doing for God's creature. I promise you will be blessed
God bless U Robbie U and your Gary for taking care of all the humming birds their I’ve Ben taking care of them Up North Ohio hate to see them leave hope my go to Texas but I don’t know we’re they go in the winter I hate to see them leave thank for taking care of what U do I’ll keep watching I Ben watching U for a long time love Your videos take care of Your self be careful out their Jm praying for U and the humming birds I love them
Whenever I hear of the California fires, I think of you and your household. I'm so glad y'all are safe. Thank you so much for looking after your littles! Praying for better air, less heat and no more fires! Prayers from Florida 🙏🥀🌡
Thanks for the update Robbie, I’ll keep you and all wildlife in my prayers.
Thank you so much for taking care of all the precious hummingbirds and teaching us how to take care of them. Prayers to all who are going through this tough time. ❤ Take care.
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I live in Hemet ca.where the heat 🔥 was 117/118. I also have hummingbirds that were really stressed during these severe heat extremes. Fortunately I have a tree that has some dense fulage and I would wet the entire tree for a good ten minutes 4 times a day! Those birds LOVED IT! I ALSO RAISE MONARCHS THEY TOOK A TOLL ON THEM luckily I brought my operation inside and held off letting them go. You guys are doing a great great job with those little ones. Thanks for the great ideas. All the best!
J.L.
Awww, Robbie this is why your hummingbirds love you, they know you’ll take special care for them. I haven’t seen mine in a few days, I wonder if they left. Although , it’s still warm here in N.Y.
Hugs. Stay cool.
Bless your whole heart Robbie I hope none of them have perished and I hope you don't run yourself to death but I understand they are such precious little creatures. I hope the fall out and smoke doesn't harm you guys lungs. Praying for all in California, even the animals🙏🙏🙏❤😢
Cooler today, still a bit smoky, all seems okay today, thank you so much, take care, Robbie
I am in Az , and it’s as hot as it is there! The fires are so horrific! Thank you for this!!
You two are so special! I hope your area stays safe from the fires!
Your heart is so free with love. To care for the hummies the way you do. It is above and beyond. About a year ago I bought a 🏠 in North Texas but the final decision to do it was that a hummingbird circled me during the visit to make my final decision to buy.
I pray that you, Gary, the hummies and fur baby kitty will stay safe from the 🔥.
Robbie Bless you! I love the fact that you love birds as much as I do. Thank you for watching out for them. Yesterday I had a little green lizard drink water on my deck when I was watering the plants. I think you are a safe haven for the birds in your area. You are the best!
Bless you and your hubby for all that you do for the precious little hummingbirds! I hope it’s better now... and not as hot! 💖
God Bless you for helping the humming birds and saving their lives!
Thank you both from the bottom of my heart for what you do to keep the precious hummers alive!
I do the best I can do, thank you so much, take care, Robbie
@@RobbieAndGaryGardeningEasy God bless you both!
Thank you for all you do to care for the hummingbirds and for sharing them, your tips and experience with all of us! I hope they all pull through the heat wave there. I’m in Ohio and have been following your channel for a couple of months. I’ve gone from maybe a daily hummingbird sighting at one of a few feeders to dozens everyday at each of a number of feeders. They too like the kitchen window feeders the best - such a joy to watch! 😃💖😃
Robbie! Thank goodness you've been able to help the hummingbirds keep cool and stay alive! Bless you for your good work! I hope things improve out west soon!
All looks good here today, cooler too, thank you so much, take care, Robbie
Please be safe, those birds need you.. thank God for you and bless you, for all you do.
Thank you so very much, take care, Robbie
Robbie -/- thank you so much for taking such good care of the hummingbirds that are there. Try and stay cool and take care of yourself also.
You are a very beautiful lady. It takes alot love and patience to care for Jehovah's creation. They're a gift from God for us to enjoy, what a blessing. I love birds of all kinds so my love to all your birdies. God bless you
Yes here in Arizona it gets very hot 110 and hotter..so I have been doing the same the feeders are in the shade but become very hot quick I have had to change them as well. I also put trumpet vines in pots by the feeders where there in the shade and they eat from those the smoke is also been in my area for about 2 weeks that has caused it to become cooler due too the smoke blocks the sun. So that part was good.we all try to figure out ways to help the wild life around us I'm glad you take the time to share to make folks aware and things to do to Help you have very good. Ideas thax for sharing and all you do. If anyone has any ideas post them you never know how it may help.God Bless Anyone going thru these hard times stay safe out there.Pray for each other..
I love people that take the time to feed and care for the birds. I make a double batch (8 cups) of hummingbird nectar every morning and always have to jugs in the refrigerator. If I ever go on vacation again, I'll need to hire someone to hummingbird sit :)
Robbie you just melted my heart! ❤️😘
I love your passion towards the sweet little hummers. you've inspired me to make a hummer station. 3 feeders and flowers, complete with the ball fountain you made in another vid. Please keep sharing your knowledge, passion and dedication. The world needs more people like you.
Those beautiful little birds are in wonderful care under your watch! You should be a spokesperson for the Audubon Society - you are such a good shepherd. Thank you for sharing your ideas!
Thank goodness all seems good here now and the birds seem all fine and normal numbers, cooler today for now, take care, Robbie
OMG, thank you so much for helping these hummers! I had no idea it was so hot there! Wish we were closer to help out.... you're both angels
Thank goodness cooler today, really all looks good, it seemed to work as so many are here, looks about the same number, thanks, Robbie
Awe Mrs. Robbie God bless u
God bless you 🙏 ❤ I live in Minnesota today we dropped to 37 degrees from 90 two days ago. The hummingbirds were coming from up north. I just keep feeding them. I think they are waiting for better flying weather
great info with video/pictures to actually show what the birds are doing in her environment . 👍🌷👍
Thank you so much 😊
God bless you Robbie for taking care of the hummingbirds. The only way we kept our wildlife alive in very hot summer was to put a fine spray sprinkler under the trees and the birds kept going in the spray. Saved the chooks as well. Careful of the smoke we had bushfires last year here in Australia and I used to put a wet towel over my face to go out into the yard but some months later I ended up in hospital with a dark patch on my lung. It’s gone now but I think it was from the smoke
Thank u for all the tips and for all u do for our beautiful feathered friends!!
Thank you so much, take care, Robbie
Praying for cooler days for you. You are doing all you can do👍🏻❤️
Thank you for taking care of these birds. I really think, if you haven't done it already, your place should be certified as a national wildlife urban habitat through the National Wildlife Federation.
Hi Robbie, I actually had 112° here (Hac Hts)! I have a solar fountain going in my patio, in shade. I had never seen any hummingbirds use it until yesterday! I was so excited and sad all at the same time. This morning I found a poor lil gem on the ground outside of my patio, and it had perished! I also pray for all creatures to be spared.
Thank you so much for this important information. I and others are praying for your state and that you are kept safe.
The poor lickle hummingbirds. Aw, they're so lucky they have you Robbie. Keep up the good work
Today was cooler, all looks good, 😊, take care, thanks, Robbie
Can you put up a larger shade area around your window or maybe a fan blowing towards feeders? You’re so kind to help those sweet angels ❤️
My heart goes out to you and your little hummers. Good Luck
Thank you for taking such great care of the birds!
As a little girl, I remember grandma would make hummingbird food and put it out by the kitchen window....the most beautiful hummingbirds would show up.....you and Gary are beautiful examples of how we all should be better stewards of this earth.....thank you for your hearts....
I use misters in Las Vegas above the feeders. It drips down the branches and makes mini rain forests.
You are both so awesome!! I love your info ! God Bless and be safe
Thank you and take care, Robbie
Just love you! Thank you for sharing. So many great tips!!!! Stay cool!
Much better as far as cooler today, thank you so much, take care, Robbie
I see others have suggested misters or water sprinklers and that is so helpful for cooling off the little ones. Remember when you were watering that plant off your deck and they were enjoying the water and bath? I know it will increase your water bill, but you don't have to run it all day, just in the heat of the day. It will also help to keep all the birds clean from the falling ashes.
Your hummingbirds look so happy! I’m glad they have your oasis that they can live happily and be healthy and content. Thank you for taking such good care of the animals. The world needs more people like you!
The CA situation is really scary. It’s 95/ 100 F down here all summer but not 112! (We grow sugar, there’s plenty! It likes the heat) Perhaps dry ice in a shady place could create a cooler zone? Dropping the temp a few degrees could help enormously. Bless y’all for aiding these little birds.
My goodness! I can't imagine keeping up with that pace! Thank you so much for the ideas! You're amazing!! Luv for the hummers from TN.
At least it was cooler today, thank you so much, take care, Robbie
I Love The Water Fountains
You are such a lovely kind and compassionate lady. Thank you for helping the birds survive.
Wow you are a blessing to these hummingbirds. Thank you for your hard work and your videos.
You are so kind, I do what I can, thanks so much, Robbie
Brilliant - we have the more decorated glass containers but we also have these cute little mini ice trays. I'm going to freeze some cubets that will easily fit in the bottles and follow your instructions. We may have lost some in the heat yesterday but I'll do my best to help them out through the 90 purge. Thank you again for all your help.
I'm just now seeing this video Robbie, and I have to tell you it does my heart good to see how much you care and how far you will go to care for your precious little flying jewels. God bless you for all you do always for God's creatures.
Thank you for caring ☺️👍🤯🤗
God bless you.
Thank you so very much, take care, Robbie
The hummingbirds are very lucky to have you and Gary keeping them healthy . !! I’m learning so much about hummingbird culture watching your videos about them . Thank you for sharing your experiences .
We are in Central British Columbia, Canada. Our Hummingbirds are all pretty much gone, just a few still coming in from farther up North. Hope and Prayers are sent your way, for the heat wave and Fires to be gone soon! It's warm here, about 30 degrees Celsius, and cool during the night.
Thank you for all the ideas. Hopefully we dont have to see this kind of heat again, but if we do I'll be better prepared to help my little bird friends.
This was the hottest I have ever seen in S. Calif, WOW, cooler today, thank you so much, take care, Robbie
God bless you sweet lady, so sad to see the bad fires again keep safe and yes I would stock up sugar and food for yourselves I think will be food shortages 🇦🇺💜🇺🇸
I hear you on the heat. I'm in the central valley (desert) and it gets over 110. I would not do well in Palm Springs. I feel for you.
Hi Robbie, I am in Murrieta and was worried about my hummingbirds as well. I put some hummingbird food in ice trays and put a few frozen cubes in their feeders to help keep their food cool. It was sooo hot on Saturday...it is supposed to get hot this weekend, but thankfully not the 118 we had on Saturday. We have ash all over our yard as well...stay cool!!
My mom and I have been watching your videos for a couple months or so now. We also live in So Cal and I was just telling her yesterday that I wondered if you’d make a video like this.😊 we can’t wait to watch it! Stay safe, Robbie and Gary! Our whole state is burning.😞🔥
Stay save, I know the winds and dry weather is coming, take care, Robbie
Robbie your a Amazing lady. I find your video very interesting and pass them on to my family and friends. Love your little dog a kitty. Look forward to the next video
Ash at my house is bad too. Tomorrow the air quality is suppose to be better. Hopefully they can get the fires under control soon.
Today the smoke is worse, no sun must ash everywhere and dark skies, birds outside had been calling and screaming all day, not sure what that has been about, but the hummingbirds are feeding a lot, take care, Robbie
I bought adjustable mister that attaches to a garden hose its used for misting when your laying out in the sun and the hummers just love it.
Hi Robbie,,we have a covered patio cover an a fan in the ceiling my fan was covered in humming birds so i hung up clothes hangers on the fan which was full i kept putting my sprinklers on so glad u did a video on this an some great ideas hugs x
i feel it also in vegas. i swim in ice cold pool. cooled me down. to get rid rid of it. spriz water. on the plants. an old sprayer, the humming bird love that. the rain spritzer spray. in vegas we should have strong winds for a few days. will do the ice thing thanks.
Cooler day, but yes those winds are due in anytime, stay safe, thank you so much, take care, Robbie
You went above and beyond to help the hummingbirds in this unbearable heat waves. We are all learning from your suggestions. You are so wise and dedicated ! God bless you!!!
Wholesome couple. Refreshing to see
Birds cool through their feet also like chickens so if you spray areas on the ground where they would walk that will help cool them. I've been letting the bottom of my chicken coop so that they are forced to walk on damp ground during the hottest part of the day lately here in Arizona. I do notice their wings held out away from their bodies and their little beaks open panting so I know they're hot and suffering I also put a shallow pan of water in the shade in their coop and sprinkled in mealworms so they have to get in there to eat them which they do instantly which makes their feet get wet. Just some suggestions for our bird friends
Hello from Lebanon Missouri. Bless your heart
You're in our prayers
Maybe a water mister up by the feeders by the window? I give them a wee be more water in the feeding solution so they have more water, but I’m in Northern California. Good idea of the frozen food and ziplock baggies with ice cubes. Prayers for all the little critters.
I keep my bird water in the fridge and freezer that makes ici only put enough water in the feeder with one or two ice cubes so when they melt the have more water
I am so happy I found you on u tube 💝
I love this video. Thank you for being so nice to these birds. 115° is par for the course for the summer in my area. In my experience, taking care of the feeders requires just a bit more work when it gets this hot: changing the nectar and cleaning more times per day. A lot of nectar goes down the sink, unfortunately, but at least the birds are happy. Like you, I also use ice and they love it. I also take feeders out of the sun. They don’t like that, but it is better than the birds getting burnt feet or tongues. They are resilient survivors.
It just amazes me how nice your birds are with each other. I have Anna’s, Costa’s, and black-chins were I live. The dominant Anna’s and Costa’s are aggressive+++. The sky over my yard looks like the Battle of Britain by 6:00 PM. I feel so bad for the little ones who get chased away.
What a good friend you are to these hummingbirds. You are the best, bless you.
Question/request = I saw in the video you had a few dishes for the other birds. Maybe you could do a video of what you do for them. What you put out to feed them?
We’ve had numerous summers in the past in So Cal where the temps are in the 100’s. Hummingbirds are tougher than we give them credit for and have a variety of ways of cooling down. Thank God the temps are cooling down now though as I was trying to keep my feeders cool too and it’s not easy. We are spoiled here with our weather though.
You are going good work !!! My thoughts are with you as you deal with this crazy weather!!! 💖💖💖💖
I am in Alabama and our heat index today was 115 degrees today. Thank you for your info. Love your channel ❤️
I Love Watching You
I finally know why I don't have so much hummingbird, you have them all. ❤😂😂 love your channel.
Good point mentioning that flowers die off in high heat. I’ll be putting up some hummingbird feeders as well now. Thank you so much. You’re an angel!
I’m in Northern California and it’s been a couple weeks that I haven’t heard them. The air has been so hot and smoky here for several weeks. Today I created a water bird bath for the beneficial insects and pollinators who need a bath to cool off. I lined it with rocks so they can sit on and rest.
Thank you so much! Every effort helps.
I’m praying for you all Robbie. My community lost 88 homes an 4 lives to bushfires last summer. First week in September and we already had a hot windy day and a small fire 😭
I am so sorry for the loss in your community last year, I pray for no repeat at all, take care, stay safe, and yes, I know the winds are returning this week, take care, Robbie
In Palm Spring I had 2 fountains going all summer long. The hummers sat on the top tier in the water. They would drink water constantly. The feeder food gives them the energy they need to look for knats and pollen the food they rely on. So...They need just plain water too!
Hello to everyone! 💜