This video made me so happy! My grandfather was the same way with his hummingbirds. He had so many and I loved laying under the feeder to watch them buzz around. I lost him last year so I'm trying to give the hummers another place to feel welcome. ❤️
Who cares what others think. Do what you do. We've destroyed enough wildlife, and habitat as humans, that giving back isn't something we CAN do. Its It's something we all SHOULD and need to do. To hell with the haters. There's ALWAYS going to be at least ONE in every group. Keep giving back. Your amazing.
I too love humming birds. People who say it's "disturbing" to see the birds following you basically need to get a life! They have no idea what "disturbing" is. Keep feeding the little ones my friend 👍
@@Nimbusart2023 Sometimes you have to use common sense. We can interfere too much with God's perfection of wildlife and create problems for them. Help them but, don't let them become dependent. Don't forget that sickness can strike a person anytime. Well, if that happens then you know the rest of the story. ❤
My mom would have loved you to pieces! She used to sit on the swing, underneath two big walnut trees in her backyard and watch the hummingbirds and squirrels. Ten years ago when she passed away, instead of a traditional urn for her ashes, we chose one that was made out of walnut, with hummingbirds carved into the front it. It's so beautiful and it represents her spirit and her personality, perfectly. Thanks for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️👍
I'm glad that I've been making my nectar basically the same way. In the winter I increas the amount of sugar, and reduce in the summer. My little hummer family has become really comfortable around me & my sheepdog. They buzz around our heads when it's time to refill. This past spring I was greeted by the new babies & they are still residing here. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤
I have read that you should never increase the sugar at anytime because it has something to do with their pancreas being harmed. Have you read something different? I would like to know because I am giving them the same as I give them in the summer.❤
@@Anonymous-jx8zy Oh, well that makes sense. I only add an extra 1/4 cup sugar, but now I'm gonna do some research on this. I've just been doing this in the winter time when they're having to work harder, and need more body fuel. I'm pretty sure I'm wrong about all of this now, lol, but these guys seem pretty dang happy & active.
@@echospaw899 I think they have to have right many insects to eat as well to provide them with protein and fat through the winter. Please let me know Thanks ❤
My thoughts on hummingbirds flying, following you is the way they communicate with you, probably saying thank you in their language. They are comfortable and probably their way of playing with you. You are blessed
@@559IC humming birds are one of the least afraid of people. if they know. you feed them they become your buddies! no matter where I lived I found them to be the same..
Thanks 🙏🏻 I have five feeders and I do the same they are good friends and sometimes let me touch them I think they know you love them and like to be near you god bless us
Don't know maybe cause some people are not keen on using processed or refined sugar. Just taking a guess here. She addresses the issue. So I don't know. This is the Internet, that should answer your question. 😜
@@willyjones5201 Really? Get over it or better yet starve to death and go away! It says CANE SUGAR right on the bag, the EXACT sugar The Hummingbird Society recommends using!
After watching your videos I ran to the store to buy a feeder I made your recipe I put it outside about 2 months ago, it was almost full and slowly kept going down but I never saw a bird and yesterday morning I was thinking to take it down b/c probably the water was evaporating well in the evening I was outside cutting my dog's hair and suddenly one came to eat!!!! It was such a warm feeling I didn't have my phone so I missed such a beautiful moment, it made me so happy!!! Thank you for being such an inspiration!!
@aguadelparaiso Can they use TOR? Also Opera browser has a built in free VPN. Also, would changing the DNS (Domain Name System) in your router, to point to a free, discreet, secure server, do the trick? You piqued my curiosity.
When I was a small kid (about 65 years ago), my grandfather had a fig tree next to his kitchen window, and no screen on the window. That was my favorite kitchen window since I loved figs, but your kitchen window is pretty awesome IMO. Grandmother would let me sneak a fig when grandfather was not looking, so that was hard to beat.
God has a wonderful spot for you in his beautiful gardens, and I think He will put you in charge of all his birds that have passed on and flew past the clouds to rest in Heaven.
It is so awesome that you are giving these wonderful creatures supplemental food supply. Please don't listen to your critics. There's always somebody out there bching about something. People, it's obvious that this is a very nice lady and she's not hurting anyone or the birds. If you don't have anything nice to say.....buzz off!
Thank you, Robbie and Gary, for showing the proper way to feed hummingbirds. I'm still amazed that so many people still believe that honey and natural sugars are better. They are not. Organic and raw/natural cane sugars contain *iron*, which is harmful to hummingbirds. Honey-water solutions quickly become toxic and deadly. Honey rapidly *ferments* and cultures a deadly bacterium. Water dilution causes microorganism to grow. So no raw or pasteurized honey. And no brown sugar, raw cane sugar, turbinado, demerara, sucanat, panela, muscovado, powdered confectioners sugar, coconut sugar, barley malt, brown rice syrup, corn syrup, maple syrup, molasses, or agave nectar. No artificial sweeteners, coloring or flavors. The 1:4 white granulated cane sugar-water (nectar) formula is only, as you say, a SUPPLEMENTAL energy source. Hummingbirds get protein, minerals and other nutrients from insects and live plants. They will get everything they require from mother nature.
So you think GMO BEET SUGAR is better than unprocessed sugar ? What did people feed them 150 years ago ? The organic sugar /iron myth came up from birds exclusively kept in captivity ...l tend to believe animals kept caged are derived of what else they are supposed to eat ... mosquitoes, spiders, small beetles .. which makes them susceptible to diseases disorders of incalculable array . Which probably was a side issue of their captivity not of sugar .
I noticed hummingbirds in my garden so I hung a feeder outside my window and they came to it within a week! So nice to have them so close. I’m glad you don’t let the negativity of other people bother you .
OMG! That is so awesome that they follow you around while you get their food for them! I'm going to get a lot more feeders now that I've watched your video. Thank you so much. I'm so excited!!
Bless you for helping Mother Nature along. That is the best thing we humans can do! Feeders do way more good than bad. Just like my milkweed for Monarchs. Ignore the soothsayers, listen to the experts. Much love and respect.
DebbyAbqNM so... I live in CT...it's now May, and I haven't attracted any. ... Any tips? Will they show in later summer? I know they do live around here because my husband never stops talking about the beautiful hummingbird that stopped a couple inches from him to say hello, one morning.
@@noneya9035 Did your hummingbirds show up? Keep feeding them if so. They are getting their food for the migration. This is the most important time of year. Check migration routes for next year. You can chat with other hummer feeders along your route and better know when to expect them. I am in NE Texas. Mine live here all summer. And I do post their videos so you can see them. Try the Cornell University Orinthology website. Hope I spelled it right. We have more hummers this year than last. But my uncle fed them too. And he had hundreds. So I know that I can improve my colony. He lived on the same flyway I am on now. 🦊Diane
@@lakelady185 you are such a beautiful soul for remembering me and checking in. You truely are amazing at this craft with nature. We did get a few. Unfortunately we are headed into cooler weather... Will they disappear soon?
Timestamp 7:15 she shows how to do it. Recipe is 1/4 Cup of sugar for every Cup of Water. The Hummingbird Society recommends it, & my family's feeder Always has birds. They recommend NOT using food coloring because it's potentially harmful.
Lady, you really know your stuff 👍🏼 Everything you said was spot on and I want to thank you SO much for teaching/showing ppl just how easy it is to care for hummingbirds. This is not their main food source, it is supplementing them which is also most important for their healthy survival and that of their precious babies 🕊 Thank you many many times over for your thoughtful and consistent care🥰 It is a fact that once you begin feeding hummers you should be sure to feed each yr around the same time bc they memorize locations where feeding stations are and they depend on them each year.
My Dad loved birds and he would have enjoyed your videos so much ,bless you for loving and taking care of these amazing little birds and thank you for your sharing your videos and stories .
My hummers made two nest! One Right over my back door on my porch. The other Right outside the door in the breezeway! Hard to complain, but it leaves me one door to use since I try hard not to disturb them. 4 babes so far. One nest was even used twice. So very entertaining and educational. Everyone stay healthy❣
I have a dr. friend who has an emaculate home in the foothills of So. Calif and he has 10 one gallon feeders in his backyard that he has a person come and feed them twice a day. It's the craziest thing I've ever seen. Literally thousands of hummers in the evening. It's amazing.
Robbie, there will always be a couple negative people that will complain, always!! My late husband used to say as long as they are complaining about me, they are leaving someone else alone ! Keep doing what you're doing because you know what the hummers love. You are wonderful and I've learned so much from watching your videos and will be making a fountain in my garden!! God bless you !!
In my youth, my mother and I had 5-8 clans feeding at the various feeders we had out. One of the things we loved to see was when the newly fledged babies would come to feed. Normally the adults, especially the clan leaders, would be jousting for feeding rights and position. Yet when the babies showed up all of the adults would go find a perch. They were guarding the babies. When the young had finished the adults went back to their squabbles. It was so funny to watch! Adults, even those that had fledged that season and had not yet mated, all worked together to protected all of the babies. Too bad humans can't take a lesson from these feathered jewels. Some folks say that birds are "Bird Brained" meaning they aren't very smart, but I wonder. I don't know how to build a nest, they do it without hands... I couldn't, ... could you?
I find them amazing and smart, the Mother that built her nest for 2 years on my window, knew she was out of the rain and warm up against the house, and owned the Feeder she built her nest on, I'd have to say she was 'ONE SMART CHICK', thanks so much for sharing, Robbie
VE SEEN PEOPLE PLAY A GUITAR WITH THERE FEET,CAUSE THEY HAD NO HAND'S..YOU MAKE DUE WITH WITH WHAT YOU HAVE..IF YOU HAVE HAND'S,DONT TAKE THEM FOR GRANTED,TAKE GOOD CARE OF THEM.WASH THEM,DRY THEM,AND THANK GOD EVERY NIGHT AT BED TIME..☼
I found your channel a few months ago. I had an abandoned feeder outside for a few years, and my neighbor had filled it 2-3 times maybe 2 years ago. I filled it. They ate. I decided to move it up on my porch by my door. As I moved it I heard that cartoon speed beat approach over my shoulder. He had arrived. I told him to give me a few minutes. It's in place and today, we have an overcast, blustery day with gusty winds, and 3-4 of them are fighting over it. Much amusing traffic. One perches, but most fly and eat on the wing. They are a delight. I am shopping now for more feeders.
Thanks for the advice! I hung my first two feeders last weekend and I already have several hummingbirds using them. They're so fun to watch from my back porch. You're a very sweet lady and I'm looking forward to seeing your next vid.
I always use 1 cup sugar to 4 cups boiling water to sterilize their nectar. I admire your love and devotion for these beautiful tiny birds.❤️your little dogs🐶🐶💕💕
That’s exactly how my mom made her hummingbird juice! Thank you for sharing, lovely video! It’s a lot of fun to watch them zooming around and all their noises!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge on these humming birds and how to make nectar. I was buying it and did not have any hummingbirds but when I made this formula I have humming birds and I love watching them. I don't know how anyone could not like your videos you have a uplifting personality may God bless you for loving these beautiful creatures.
When I lived in Little Rock I was known as hummingbird lady at my apartment complex. I made my own nectar the same way except I added a little bit of strawberry jello mix to it. I had five feeders that I refilled every day after work. I always wore my red robe and they would come to me and feed out of my hand as I held the feeder. I kept hanging pots of red geraniums. Fun days.
@@carollynt I agree, leave those jello or red food color out. You will kill them. Just use plain sugar and water. Just tape "red color" zip lock or plastic sheet around the glass.
My forever go to person for feeding and caring for hummingbirds! I didn’t remember the measurements of water to sugar when I watched you last year so I came on today to be reminded. What a joy Hummingbirds are!! God Bless You!❤️
Thanks so much for your recipe. I've been making it for a month now. I noticed a hummingbird last month hovering around my hibiscus tree. Now with your recipe, I have 2 hummingbirds now and just ordered a 2nd feeder. I shared your video with my town's community page. Y videos are so fun and informative, Thank you! You inspire me. Bless you.
I put Red Jimica syrup in my hummingbird feeder the last time it's Hibiscus flower Drink... You can find the Dried flowers in bulk or bags to boil in small "Multi-national" stores. Just a little 1-2 tablespoon for the color & nutrition
@@joycewilshusen-fox5548 I’ve never heard of this, but it sounds interesting. If it’s from the actual flower/bush it should be safe. Did you find the recipe online or is it printed on the bag?
To all the people who gave this video a thumbs down I say. Lighten up folks. Geeze. What a negative view of life you must have. I feel sorry for you. I hope you find more joy in your life.
Wonderful video. I had to put one feeder in the back yard and one in the front, because of a bully hummingbird that was trying to chase other birds from "His" feeder! LOL
This is so cute! My mom has a bunch at her house too and we just moved out to the country next to her and started putting out feeders too! I can’t wait to see them all! ❤️
You are so wonderful! I just started with my hummingbird feeder. I use the same recipe. Today, I noticed there were 12 birds from 5! You are so kind. Thank you!
Thank you for this video. I just moved to the mountains and the previous owners left hummingbird feeders here. It's just starting to be spring now and I noticed hummingbirds buzzing around last evening looking for food, so I am making this today. Happy Spring everyone.
U ARE SOOO COOL! Thank you for loving God’s creatures, It truly is a pure joy to watch you! My first video was when that mama was nesting on the hook and you gave us an update from the very beginning to the end...
When i was working near to a mountain the hummingbirds came to the threes, after a very hard day of work and problems,the presence of this beautyful birds for me was like a sign of relax and calm
Joan B, it is easier to pour your water in a big pot and bring to a boil, time it for a minute and then put in your sugar and stir until dissolved. Do not bring to another boil either, just pull if off the burner and let cool. I make a couple of quarts at once. Blessings
I love to watch the hummingbirds. They follow me around the yard when I’m outside working. They come to the window to let me know when they’re out of food. I had one last year come to the window to let me know he had just arrived for the season.
@@MrBikedrummer it's a farely new feeder, it hasn't been up for years and years like some people have had, more will come tho. It seems like southern states have way more birds
Ya i got 1 outside on my balcony to a male messes with me all the time when the feeder is empty. When im doing laundry he will fly into the room in my face and make noise and fly back to the feeder and make noise to show me its empty its funny. There funny they amuse me and my daughters.
I just got a hummingbird feeder for my birthday last week. I'm so excited to set it up. I hope I'm as successful as you are! Thanks for a great video tutorial!!! And just ignore all of those "thumbs down."
oh my goodness. I got a birdfeeder from my mother inlaw for my birthday and I'm going to use your method. Especially seeing all those beautiful hummingbirds outside your window. Thank you for this video
I absolutely love hummingbirds. Keep doing what you do. Thank you for the fantastic tips for making the nectar so you can use it right away! I was waiting for hours to put it in their feeder. Ignore the haters!! They are everywhere ya go. Just keep spreading your love. 💞
Hummingbirds are amazing! What an inspiring video! Thanks for straightening out the food coloring issue. Hummingbirds following you around? Wow! Smart little birds! Really enjoyed watching your video. Looking forward to more!❤
Mam you are so sweet..i wish you were MY neighbor....You know Jesus even takes care of the birds, he says that not one sparrow falls from the sky , that he dont know about...and you my dear are very special to take the time out and feed these precious little birds...they are my favorite.
I really wish I could like this twice, you have really inspired me to get into hummingbirds! Im up in oregon and i have 4 feeders now! they are the best pet! super low matainence and they are just amazing to watch!
WOW what a service to those beautiful birds! That's so sweet of you, and thank you so much for teaching us! I bought my first hummingbird feeder today, so excited to follow your recipe and hopefully my feeder attracts some birds to my garden which I started 2 weeks ago :)
Your a very nice woman and a wonderful video. I bet if you have any kids coming to your house they are mesmerized by the site of the hummers. God loves you and appreciates you caring for the little guys at the feeders. And your doggies are so cute too. Keep up the love of nature. The world needs more kind souls like yours. Thanks for sharing.
Hummingbirds seem to be attracted to the color red, that's why most feeders have at least some of that color on them. I attract more by having red flowers around, and red cushions on my lawn furniture. No need to color the nectar itself. And yes, it's almost like coffee for them. It gives them a boost of energy, but they don't live on it. They know better or they wouldn't survive and thrive like they do.
Thx for sharing this. It's how I've always made my HB food. I wish everyone would stop using the food coloring, It's not necessary. I just Love watching these little jems. They never cease to amaze me. Your pups are So adorable!! ❤❤❤
They were chirping like crazy while she was making it lol. "MOM, how much longer?? ! We're hungryyyyyy!!!"
Coolest.
babies*
@@Anonymous-jx8zy Right! That's why I only feed my birds a few days a week so they don't get dependent.
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Yesss, hahaha. 🙏🏾
This lady looks like she would be a real fun friend to have. I like her Personality and Attitude. Fun! Fun!!
Master Blaster: No class.
I was thinking the same thing. She's happy.
hahhhaha yea she does!!!...ill send her a facebook friend request !!
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I’d come over for a cup of coffee❣️
This video made me so happy! My grandfather was the same way with his hummingbirds. He had so many and I loved laying under the feeder to watch them buzz around. I lost him last year so I'm trying to give the hummers another place to feel welcome. ❤️
How did that turn out?
I'm sorry for your loss. 😟
Marina what a great way to honor your grandfather!!! sorry for your loss. I hope by now you only have good memories of him!
💞 melting! I’m so sorry for your loss🙏🏾🕊💪🏾👑 What a joy he’s feeling seeing you continue his passion🗽
Sorry I just found this and I am so sorry for your loss. It was so wonderful what you were doing. Thanks for sharing.❤️
Someone somewhere will ALWAYS be disturbed no matter what. Humming birds are so cool
Thank you!!!!! Robbie
Jealousy!
Great info!
They’re called trolls!
So. So neat.
This recipe is SPOT ON and Audubon Society approved. This is the only recipe I follow and the hummingbirds love it.
Who cares what others think. Do what you do. We've destroyed enough wildlife, and habitat as humans, that giving back isn't something we CAN do. Its It's something we all SHOULD and need to do. To hell with the haters. There's ALWAYS going to be at least ONE in every group. Keep giving back. Your amazing.
🎉well said!
I too love humming birds. People who say it's "disturbing" to see the birds following you basically need to get a life! They have no idea what "disturbing" is. Keep feeding the little ones my friend 👍
Lol agreed, theres nothing disturbing about nature, I do laugh at how the wings flap though.
@@Nimbusart2023
Sometimes you have to use common sense. We can interfere too much with God's perfection of wildlife and create problems for them.
Help them but, don't let them become dependent. Don't forget that sickness can strike a person anytime. Well, if that happens then you know the rest of the story.
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Birds are majestic little beasts! They bring life. They ARE life!
Right , have y’all heard of the dark web ? Birds following a woman around is heavenly compared to what I’ve heard .
My mom would have loved you to pieces! She used to sit on the swing, underneath two big walnut trees in her backyard and watch the hummingbirds and squirrels. Ten years ago when she passed away, instead of a traditional urn for her ashes, we chose one that was made out of walnut, with hummingbirds carved into the front it. It's so beautiful and it represents her spirit and her personality, perfectly.
Thanks for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️👍
She sounded WONDERFUL, thank you for SHARING this, Thank you so much, Robbie
That's lovely..
Sorry. She sounds lovely.
VinTroFlo Amen🐦🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿❤️
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I'm glad that I've been making my nectar basically the same way. In the winter I increas the amount of sugar, and reduce in the summer. My little hummer family has become really comfortable around me & my sheepdog. They buzz around our heads when it's time to refill. This past spring I was greeted by the new babies & they are still residing here. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤
@Echos Paw. That is amazing, its taking me forever to get mine used to me.
@@googleuser3760 Oh, it does take a while to earn their trust. But once they're comfortable... yeehaw!
I have read that you should never increase the sugar at anytime because it has something to do with their pancreas being harmed. Have you read something different? I would like to know because I am giving them the same as I give them in the summer.❤
@@Anonymous-jx8zy Oh, well that makes sense. I only add an extra 1/4 cup sugar, but now I'm gonna do some research on this. I've just been doing this in the winter time when they're having to work harder, and need more body fuel. I'm pretty sure I'm wrong about all of this now, lol, but these guys seem pretty dang happy & active.
@@echospaw899 I think they have to have right many insects to eat as well to provide them with protein and fat through the winter.
Please let me know
Thanks ❤
My thoughts on hummingbirds flying, following you is the way they communicate with you, probably saying thank you in their language. They are comfortable and probably their way of playing with you. You are blessed
I was thinking the same thing, hummingbirds are scared generally, but they weren’t around her.
@@559IC humming birds are one of the least afraid of people. if they know. you feed them they become your buddies! no matter where I lived I found them to be the same..
Why would anyone give this a thumbs down?
God bless you and the life that you live. 🌸
Thanks 🙏🏻 I have five feeders and I do the same they are good friends and sometimes let me touch them I think they know you love them and like to be near you god bless us
Don't know maybe cause some people are not keen on using processed or refined sugar. Just taking a guess here. She addresses the issue. So I don't know. This is the Internet, that should answer your question. 😜
Thank you!!!! Robbie
Because White sugar is G.M.O. garbage 😱 . . .
@@willyjones5201 Really? Get over it or better yet starve to death and go away! It says CANE SUGAR right on the bag, the EXACT sugar The Hummingbird Society recommends using!
After watching your videos I ran to the store to buy a feeder I made your recipe I put it outside about 2 months ago, it was almost full and slowly kept going down but I never saw a bird and yesterday morning I was thinking to take it down b/c probably the water was evaporating well in the evening I was outside cutting my dog's hair and suddenly one came to eat!!!! It was such a warm feeling I didn't have my phone so I missed such a beautiful moment, it made me so happy!!! Thank you for being such an inspiration!!
It's a very beautiful thing for the hummingbirds to fly around your head. It's magical and beautiful ❤️
I use Xyletol . it does not promote beak decay
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When I was a little kid I thought hummingbirds were magical. To me they seemed like magical cartoon birds.
Lady, you are so kind. Bless you. Best wish from China ( via climbing over the Great Fire Internet Wall, LOL ).
I thought Internet was blocked in China
Carol V, pretty sure that’s in North Korea but correct me if I’m wrong
rishita kamkanampati 🌟✨🌟 sadly enough... 😩
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@aguadelparaiso Can they use TOR? Also Opera browser has a built in free VPN. Also, would changing the DNS (Domain Name System) in your router, to point to a free, discreet, secure server, do the trick? You piqued my curiosity.
I love people who feed their local birds!! We don’t have hummingbirds in the uk but I feed our local birds all the time
Your birds are amazing and beautiful too, and the birds there must love you for feeding them too it sure helps them out, thanks for sharing ❤️
You are as cute as the hummingbirds...truly.
OMG, THANK YOU, Robbie
Best kitchen window ever !!
I know right Best Window..
you can have a bad day and see one of these beautiful birds and your whole day is a whole lot better.
Yesseree exactly.
Ooh, I have a shady overhang outside my kitchen window. I'll have to put a hummingbird feeder there.
When I was a small kid (about 65 years ago), my grandfather had a fig tree next to his kitchen window, and no screen on the window. That was my favorite kitchen window since I loved figs, but your kitchen window is pretty awesome IMO. Grandmother would let me sneak a fig when grandfather was not looking, so that was hard to beat.
Coming in the "doggie door" that is hilarious...may you be blessed for your sweet care of them
Thank you❤️
I have hundreds of birds in my yard. They breed every year in all my trees, it’s so beautiful to see.
Thank you so much, Robbie
God has a wonderful spot for you in his beautiful gardens, and I think He will put you in charge of all his birds that have passed on and flew past the clouds to rest in Heaven.
Thank you so much, Robbie
You’re so sweet. I just bought my hummingbird feeder and I can’t wait to put it outside. Thank you for your recipe 💚
It’s great to see a genuinely decent Hummingbird Mom!
Thank you for your contribution to making this world a gentler and more beautiful place. Love the videos.
It is so awesome that you are giving these wonderful creatures supplemental food supply. Please don't listen to your critics. There's always somebody out there bching about something. People, it's obvious that this is a very nice lady and she's not hurting anyone or the birds. If you don't have anything nice to say.....buzz off!
Thank you, Robbie and Gary, for showing the proper way to feed hummingbirds. I'm still amazed that so many people still believe that honey and natural sugars are better. They are not. Organic and raw/natural cane sugars contain *iron*, which is harmful to hummingbirds. Honey-water solutions quickly become toxic and deadly. Honey rapidly *ferments* and cultures a deadly bacterium. Water dilution causes microorganism to grow.
So no raw or pasteurized honey. And no brown sugar, raw cane sugar, turbinado, demerara, sucanat, panela, muscovado, powdered confectioners sugar, coconut sugar, barley malt, brown rice syrup, corn syrup, maple syrup, molasses, or agave nectar. No artificial sweeteners, coloring or flavors.
The 1:4 white granulated cane sugar-water (nectar) formula is only, as you say, a SUPPLEMENTAL energy source. Hummingbirds get protein, minerals and other nutrients from insects and live plants. They will get everything they require from mother nature.
Very well said, thank you, Robbie
Raw Honey does not ferment
So you think GMO BEET SUGAR is better than unprocessed sugar ? What did people feed them 150 years ago ? The organic sugar /iron myth came up from birds exclusively kept in captivity ...l tend to believe animals kept caged are derived of what else they are supposed to eat ... mosquitoes, spiders, small beetles .. which makes them susceptible to diseases disorders of incalculable array . Which probably was a side issue of their captivity not of sugar .
Yes, a lot of people like to complaun about things they don't really understand. I learned as a child that honey caused a petri dish of bacteria.
Highly interesting And very knowledgeable
Was only looking for a nectar recipe...and got so much more♥️
Oh my goodness that mama feeding her babies!! Wonderful footage!!😍💕
Thank you!!🌼🌸🌻🌞🌷
I noticed hummingbirds in my garden so I hung a feeder outside my window and they came to it within a week! So nice to have them so close. I’m glad you don’t let the negativity of other people bother you .
That is awesome! I try to let them speak their peace, THANKS!!!!
OMG! That is so awesome that they follow you around while you get their food for them! I'm going to get a lot more feeders now that I've watched your video. Thank you so much. I'm so excited!!
I have gotten alot more feeders now for my Hummingbird 's too. Thanks to you and watching your very beautiful shows. ☺💝
The hummers that come to my feeders do the same with me,dive bomb & chirp if they 're feeders out of the sugar water.
I've been feeding my hummingbirds for a month now and I'm aspiring to become this lady
I made your recipe and now I have 4 hummingbirds! Didn't have any before!
Bless you for helping Mother Nature along.
That is the best thing we humans can do!
Feeders do way more good than bad.
Just like my milkweed for Monarchs.
Ignore the soothsayers, listen to the experts.
Much love and respect.
Thank you so much, Robbie
My two favourites Hummingbirds and Monarch Butterflies
I just bought my first hummingbird feeder. Wish me luck! Thanks for the recipe. ♥️🌞
DebbyAbqNM so... I live in CT...it's now May, and I haven't attracted any. ... Any tips? Will they show in later summer? I know they do live around here because my husband never stops talking about the beautiful hummingbird that stopped a couple inches from him to say hello, one morning.
DebbyAbqNM thanks for responding! Appreciate it. :)
Hummers are like beagles, big heart in a small body..
@@noneya9035 Did your hummingbirds show up? Keep feeding them if so. They are getting their food for the migration. This is the most important time of year. Check migration routes for next year. You can chat with other hummer feeders along your route and better know when to expect them. I am in NE Texas. Mine live here all summer. And I do post their videos so you can see them. Try the Cornell University Orinthology website. Hope I spelled it right. We have more hummers this year than last. But my uncle fed them too. And he had hundreds. So I know that I can improve my colony. He lived on the same flyway I am on now. 🦊Diane
@@lakelady185 you are such a beautiful soul for remembering me and checking in. You truely are amazing at this craft with nature. We did get a few. Unfortunately we are headed into cooler weather... Will they disappear soon?
Thank you for inviting us into your beautiful yard and home - you feel like a friend I’ve known for years. Bless your beautiful heart 💗
Timestamp 7:15 she shows how to do it.
Recipe is 1/4 Cup of sugar for every Cup of Water. The Hummingbird Society recommends it, & my family's feeder Always has birds. They recommend NOT using food coloring because it's potentially harmful.
Right, and yes the Hummingbird Society says, best not to use food coloring, take care, Robbie
She says add 1 cup of sugar then fill the container to 4 cups. That’s 1:3 parts. Wouldn’t you add a full cup of water to 1/4 cup sugar to make it 1:4?
Anyone tried molasses? Unsulphured is the real deal! But real question to feed birds...ok?
@@beatrizviacava-goulet3450 No,don't feed anything but white sugar I have read it will kill them if it's any other sugar but white sugar.
@@troismals 1 cup sugar to 4 cups water is 1:4 ratio when i went to school
just bought my grandma a glass feeder for Mother’s Day. she loves sitting on her porch watching the hummingbirds come feed. Thanks for this
Ive finally got 5 birds coming to my feeder. Its been up for a month. I sure am glad to see the little guys.
Just watched your video God Bless You for taken care of all those beautiful hummingbirds, and I love your too little Yorkies their beautiful also.💜
Lady, you really know your stuff 👍🏼
Everything you said was spot on and I want to thank you SO much for teaching/showing ppl just how easy it is to care for hummingbirds. This is not their main food source, it is supplementing them which is also most important for their healthy survival and that of their precious babies 🕊
Thank you many many times over for your thoughtful and consistent care🥰
It is a fact that once you begin feeding hummers you should be sure to feed each yr around the same time bc they memorize locations where feeding stations are and they depend on them each year.
My Dad loved birds and he would have enjoyed your videos so much ,bless you for loving and taking care of these amazing little birds and thank you for your sharing your videos and stories .
My hummers made two nest! One Right over my back door on my porch. The other Right outside the door in the breezeway! Hard to complain, but it leaves me one door to use since I try hard not to disturb them. 4 babes so far. One nest was even used twice.
So very entertaining and educational.
Everyone stay healthy❣
I have a dr. friend who has an emaculate home in the foothills of So. Calif and he has 10 one gallon feeders in his backyard that he has a person come and feed them twice a day. It's the craziest thing I've ever seen. Literally thousands of hummers in the evening. It's amazing.
So cool, they finish all I put out here daily, I think if I put out 10-20 gallons they might finish that too, thanks, Robbie
A one gallon feeder would make my job so much easier. They dive bomb me too. Check out my hummers. Thanks for showing an easy recipe for nectar.
Smile SurferStyle immaculate. It means unstained. Emaculate isn’t really a word. Emasculate is a word. I’ll leave u to look that one up. 🎃
Robbie and Gary where do u guys live?
@@esta1ful
Thanks, TH-cam Grammar Nazi. 👌
Robbie, there will always be a couple negative people that will complain, always!! My late husband used to say as long as they are complaining about me, they are leaving someone else alone ! Keep doing what you're doing because you know what the hummers love. You are wonderful and I've learned so much from watching your videos and will be making a fountain in my garden!! God bless you !!
they are the most awesome bird keep on doing what you're doing I think it's great
In my youth, my mother and I had 5-8 clans feeding at the various feeders we had out. One of the things we loved to see was when the newly fledged babies would come to feed. Normally the adults, especially the clan leaders, would be jousting for feeding rights and position. Yet when the babies showed up all of the adults would go find a perch. They were guarding the babies. When the young had finished the adults went back to their squabbles. It was so funny to watch! Adults, even those that had fledged that season and had not yet mated, all worked together to protected all of the babies. Too bad humans can't take a lesson from these feathered jewels. Some folks say that birds are "Bird Brained" meaning they aren't very smart, but I wonder. I don't know how to build a nest, they do it without hands... I couldn't, ... could you?
I find them amazing and smart, the Mother that built her nest for 2 years on my window, knew she was out of the rain and warm up against the house, and owned the Feeder she built her nest on, I'd have to say she was 'ONE SMART CHICK', thanks so much for sharing, Robbie
All behavior is instinctual but yes they are very smart and territorial
VE SEEN PEOPLE PLAY A GUITAR WITH THERE FEET,CAUSE THEY HAD NO HAND'S..YOU MAKE DUE WITH WITH WHAT YOU HAVE..IF YOU HAVE HAND'S,DONT TAKE THEM FOR GRANTED,TAKE GOOD CARE OF THEM.WASH THEM,DRY THEM,AND THANK GOD EVERY NIGHT AT BED TIME..☼
I found your channel a few months ago. I had an abandoned feeder outside for a few years, and my neighbor had filled it 2-3 times maybe 2 years ago. I filled it. They ate. I decided to move it up on my porch by my door. As I moved it I heard that cartoon speed beat approach over my shoulder. He had arrived. I told him to give me a few minutes. It's in place and today, we have an overcast, blustery day with gusty winds, and 3-4 of them are fighting over it. Much amusing traffic. One perches, but most fly and eat on the wing. They are a delight. I am shopping now for more feeders.
I love that you keep binoculars on your kitchen window! Thanks for sharing!
I use it to watch birds and once I spotted a fire too, thanks, Robbie
Thanks for the advice! I hung my first two feeders last weekend and I already have several hummingbirds using them. They're so fun to watch from my back porch. You're a very sweet lady and I'm looking forward to seeing your next vid.
Thank you, such fun to see they babies return to the feeders, Thanks, Robbie
So sweet. Kind and fabulous woman 😊
You are so kind ❤️ 😊 Thanks
I always use 1 cup sugar to 4 cups boiling water to sterilize their nectar. I admire your love and devotion for these beautiful tiny birds.❤️your little dogs🐶🐶💕💕
Thank you so very much, Robbie
I boil my water for 4 minutes and use the same ratio. 1:4.
Could you use sterile water that you use for babies? Love your channel & hummers💕
same. i thought that was the proper ratio.
You are amazing and so are the humming birds! That's a great hobby.
Thank you so much, Robbie
Every time I feel down I see a hummingbird and it just lifts my spirit. I think it’s one of the most beautiful creatures.
That’s exactly how my mom made her hummingbird juice! Thank you for sharing, lovely video! It’s a lot of fun to watch them zooming around and all their noises!
They are so fun, thanks Robbie
Thank you I enjoyed your enthusiasm and happiness towards the birds.
I just love it, thanks, Robbie
Thank you for sharing your knowledge on these humming birds and how to make nectar. I was buying it and did not have any hummingbirds but when I made this formula I have humming birds and I love watching them. I don't know how anyone could not like your videos you have a uplifting personality may God bless you for loving these beautiful creatures.
When I lived in Little Rock I was known as hummingbird lady at my apartment complex. I made my own nectar the same way except I added a little bit of strawberry jello mix to it. I had five feeders that I refilled every day after work. I always wore my red robe and they would come to me and feed out of my hand as I held the feeder. I kept hanging pots of red geraniums. Fun days.
shouldn't use gelatine as it expands in their bellies and isn't good for them.
@@carollynt I agree, leave those jello or red food color out. You will kill them. Just use plain sugar and water. Just tape "red color" zip lock or plastic sheet around the glass.
My forever go to person for feeding and caring for hummingbirds! I didn’t remember the measurements of water to sugar when I watched you last year so I came on today to be reminded. What a joy Hummingbirds are!! God Bless You!❤️
Love your two adorable Yorkies! Thanks for the wonderful info.
Thanks so much for your recipe. I've been making it for a month now. I noticed a hummingbird last month hovering around my hibiscus tree. Now with your recipe, I have 2 hummingbirds now
and just ordered a 2nd feeder. I shared your video with my town's community page. Y videos are so fun and informative, Thank you! You inspire me. Bless you.
I put Red Jimica syrup in my hummingbird feeder the last time it's Hibiscus flower Drink... You can find the Dried flowers in bulk or bags to boil in small "Multi-national" stores. Just a little 1-2 tablespoon for the color & nutrition
@@joycewilshusen-fox5548 I’ve never heard of this, but it sounds interesting. If it’s from the actual flower/bush it should be safe. Did you find the recipe online or is it printed on the bag?
To all the people who gave this video a thumbs down I say. Lighten up folks. Geeze. What a negative view of life you must have. I feel sorry for you. I hope you find more joy in your life.
Jane, thank you SO very much, you must be a super wonderful person, and loving life!!! Again, Thank you, Robbie
i agree with you 1000%.
@@pizdaxyu they could just bypass the clip if it's not their buzz
Isn't that sugar bad for little birds instead of flower stuff.
But I like your videos...
You are great to hear and watch! So much light inside that you brighten the space, thank you for this video 🙏💫
Wonderful video. I had to put one feeder in the back yard and one in the front, because of a bully hummingbird that was trying to chase other birds from "His" feeder! LOL
This is so cute! My mom has a bunch at her house too and we just moved out to the country next to her and started putting out feeders too! I can’t wait to see them all! ❤️
You are so wonderful! I just started with my hummingbird feeder. I use the same recipe. Today, I noticed there were 12 birds from 5! You are so kind. Thank you!
Thank you for this video. I just moved to the mountains and the previous owners left hummingbird feeders here. It's just starting to be spring now and I noticed hummingbirds buzzing around last evening looking for food, so I am making this today. Happy Spring everyone.
U ARE SOOO COOL! Thank you for loving God’s creatures, It truly is a pure joy to watch you! My first video was when that mama was nesting on the hook and you gave us an update from the very beginning to the end...
I just bought a hummingbird feeder and have never had one. This was so helpful! Thank you. I can’t wait until they start visiting ❤❤❤❤
I Love your life! ❤️Hummingbirds, and Dogs. ❤️
I love my one hummingbird. It's so precious. Love to watch it.
We need more people like you in the world
When i was working near to a mountain the hummingbirds came to the threes, after a very hard day of work and problems,the presence of this beautyful birds for me was like a sign of relax and calm
I make it the same way. Love your videos. We all want to be your neighbors.
Joan B, it is easier to pour your water in a big pot and bring to a boil, time it for a minute and then put in your sugar and stir until dissolved. Do not bring to another boil either, just pull if off the burner and let cool. I make a couple of quarts at once. Blessings
I love to watch the hummingbirds. They follow me around the yard when I’m outside working. They come to the window to let me know when they’re out of food. I had one last year come to the window to let me know he had just arrived for the season.
You are so lucky to have such a large population of hummingbirds. Great video and I loved seeing the birds going to the feeder while you talked. ❤️
I have been using your recipe since last year and my hummingbirds love it! Thank you!
I saw hummingbird for the first time in my 45 years of my life thats why i am here and this video really help.thank you.
Wow, you fill your feeders twice a day! That is so awesome!
I wish I had that many birds at my feeders,
Get rid of your cats. Lol
@@MrBikedrummer it's a farely new feeder, it hasn't been up for years and years like some people have had, more will come tho.
It seems like southern states have way more birds
I use the same ratio. I think of this nectar as the fuel that they run on to find their main source of protein.
Great video! ❤️❤️
Very true, this is added food if they do not find enough, thanks, Robbie
The best thing about this is that the feeder is right outside the window! What a show that must be!
Ya i got 1 outside on my balcony to a male messes with me all the time when the feeder is empty. When im doing laundry he will fly into the room in my face and make noise and fly back to the feeder and make noise to show me its empty its funny. There funny they amuse me and my daughters.
They do really become demanding little guys, so adorable though, thanks so much for sharing, love those stories! Thanks, Robbie
a j Their* funny.
At least there’s no claws at 5am (cat’s are even more demanding)
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I just got a hummingbird feeder for my birthday last week. I'm so excited to set it up. I hope I'm as successful as you are! Thanks for a great video tutorial!!! And just ignore all of those "thumbs down."
I try.....Happy be-lated Birthday, and good luck with your new feeder, Thank you so very very much, Robbie
oh my goodness. I got a birdfeeder from my mother inlaw for my birthday and I'm going to use your method. Especially seeing all those beautiful hummingbirds outside your window. Thank you for this video
Happy birthday! Have fun!
I absolutely love hummingbirds. Keep doing what you do. Thank you for the fantastic tips for making the nectar so you can use it right away! I was waiting for hours to put it in their feeder. Ignore the haters!! They are everywhere ya go. Just keep spreading your love. 💞
Hummingbirds are amazing! What an inspiring video! Thanks for straightening out the food coloring issue. Hummingbirds following you around? Wow! Smart little birds!
Really enjoyed watching your video.
Looking forward to more!❤
You are a very kind hearted hummingbird mom. God bless you.
You're the hummingbird whisperer! Great video!
I saw my 1st here in North GA at my feeder yesterday 4- 17 -2018 after a night in the 30s. Love the little darlings,putting out more feeders.
I do believe adding feeders helps them out, especially when rearing chicks, AND in the COLD. Thanks for sharing, Robbie
Mam you are so sweet..i wish you were MY neighbor....You know Jesus even takes care of the birds, he says that not one sparrow falls from the sky , that he dont know about...and you my dear are very special to take the time out and feed these precious little birds...they are my favorite.
I can see them! They keep you busy!
Thanks for the recipe God- Bless you
I really wish I could like this twice, you have really inspired me to get into hummingbirds! Im up in oregon and i have 4 feeders now! they are the best pet! super low matainence and they are just amazing to watch!
You are adorable! I loved the ant stopper you made. I’ll definitely be doing that. Thanks! 🌸
SO Easy to Make, Thank you SO much! Check out how easy it is to make: th-cam.com/video/WdobcI8uRfQ/w-d-xo.html This is a video I did Thanks
WOW what a service to those beautiful birds! That's so sweet of you, and thank you so much for teaching us! I bought my first hummingbird feeder today, so excited to follow your recipe and hopefully my feeder attracts some birds to my garden which I started 2 weeks ago :)
That’s grandmas window brother.
Gives comfort vibes.
Such an easy receipe. I will definitely use your receipe. Can't wait to use this. I just love them. Thank you for your information!!
Small angels or small fairies! Either way I love this vid and your spirit!
Your a very nice woman and a wonderful video. I bet if you have any kids coming to your house they are mesmerized by the site of the hummers. God loves you and appreciates you caring for the little guys at the feeders. And your doggies are so cute too. Keep up the love of nature. The world needs more kind souls like yours. Thanks for sharing.
So true on the kids, Thank you so very much! Take care!
Hummingbirds seem to be attracted to the color red, that's why most feeders have at least some of that color on them. I attract more by having red flowers around, and red cushions on my lawn furniture. No need to color the nectar itself. And yes, it's almost like coffee for them. It gives them a boost of energy, but they don't live on it. They know better or they wouldn't survive and thrive like they do.
Thx for sharing this. It's how I've always made my HB food. I wish everyone would stop using the food coloring,
It's not necessary. I just Love watching these little jems. They never cease to amaze me. Your pups are So adorable!! ❤❤❤
I am so impressed with your kindness and generosity...hugs to the puppies..God Bless AMERICA and you and yours
Wow that is so awesome, I would love to have something like that! Thank you so much for sharing.