Howdy redheadpei! That is such an interesting project, to have those feeders out for them. And now I know racoons like sugar water in case I ever get a feeder like that!
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Howdy redheadpei! That is such an interesting project, to have those feeders out for them. And now I know racoons like sugar water in case I ever get a feeder like that!
Mornin’ Cowboy! I don’t know how the raccoon knows there is sugared water in the feeder but he will try to drink it. He doesn’t bother the feeder at the front of the house perhaps because there is aluminium around that deck pole and it’s not so easy to climb.
Not only does the feeder help the hummingbirds after their long journey back here from the South but it is nice seeing them come to the feeder. Otherwise it’s hard to spot them as they move so fast. If you get a Hummingbird feeder I would suggest to place it so you can see it from a window or patio door - it’s enjoyable watching them.
That is so interesting. I wonder what critters would try and get that sugar water down here? lol. I wonder if the Humming birds would find our feeder, how in the world do they know where to look?
Mornin’ Cowboy! I think the color red on the feeders attract them. If you have hummingbirds in your area then they would come to a feeder if you hung one up.
It’s 1/4 cup white sugar and fill the rest of the cup with hot water to put in the feeder. Once cooled I put this mixture in the feeder. The hot water sterilizes the sugar for them.
Very interesting redheadpei! I think I'll suggest this to Mrs. J. and see if she wants to try it.
Please let me know if you get hummingbirds coming to the feeder Cowboy. You will enjoy watching them.