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Hummingbird Feeding Problems #1!
August 01, 2020

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FAQ's Newsletter!

Issue #1....
Ant Problems!
What To Do!

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FAQs Issue #1, August 1, 2020.
In this Issue:

1) Ant Problems.
2) Our Hummingbird Starter Kit.
3) Other Problem Solving Products!
4) Our Hummingbird Migration Tracker App.
5) Shop for Everything Hummingbirds....Special E-zine subscribers discount.
6) Our Revised Pinterest Page.
7) Link on your mobile device.
8) Hummingbird Guide Social Network.
9) Contact Us with your suggestions for future E-zines

Message from Ruth & Jim:

This is a very concerning time in our society. Our hearts go out to everyone now being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In Native American Culture, hummingbirds are seen as Healers and Messangers of Love,
Good Luck and Joy.
They also symbolize courage and resilience because of their long migration.

We hope your hummingbirds bring some comfort and distraction from these trying times.

Hummingbird feeder ants
can be a serious problem.

Nectar is a mixture of sugar and water and what ant doesn’t love a good sugar treat? How many picnics have you had spoiled by the annoying presence of ants? For hummingbirds, ants are more than annoying.

Ants are a real health hazard for the hummingbird!

First of all, ants will steal the nectar. As you may have witnessed, once they come to the feeder, the ants come by the thousands and are capable of eliminating a noticeable portion of the hummingbird’s dinner.

Next, ants often enter the nectar and die contaminating the nectar! Ants will deter hummingbirds from coming back to your feeder if the problem isn’t solved.

Even though hummingbirds eat insects for a protein source, they do not like the taste of ants.They instinctively know that these particular insects can cause them disease.

What To Do!

The most effective method to deter ants from a hummingbird feeder is an Ant Moat!

BUY an Ant Moat

Ant moats are great. They are simple to use and save you time. Plus they will eliminate the worry of injuring or sickening the birds with other chemical ant deterrents.

You simply hang an ant moat above your feeder and fill it with plain water. Ants can’t swim and cannot cross the moat to get to the feeder.

Hummingbird Lover Starter Kit

We have many more products to answer your
"Frequently Asked Questions"!


Wind Chimes	Unique Feeders


Tray Feeders	Window Feeders


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The Hummingbird Tracker App

Follow the 2020 Migration
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The Hummingbird Tracker AppNew Features: Best Feeders, Hummingbird Identifier, Hummingbird Garden Design, FAQ's and MORE!

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Note: If you have decided to hang feeders, feeding hummingbirds is a commitment and there are 2 VERY IMPORTANT RULES you must follow:

Changing Nectar: You must be vigilant about changing the nectar regularly (every 3 to 5 days) to keep it from spoiling.
See our filling instructions here.

Cleaning Feeders: You must keep your feeders clean from bacteria which can be harmful to hummingbirds.
See our cleaning instructions here.

Our New "Feeder Fresh Nectar Defender"!

Keeps Your Nectar Fresh For 2 Weeks!
No Need to Change Your Nectar
Every 3 Days!

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Please visit Our Store. There is a large selection of decorative, unique, basic hummingbird feeders along with many accessories such as the ant moats and brushes. Also, we have many beautiful "Woodstock" wind chimes available, Gifts and Birdbaths.

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Enjoy the rest of the Spring and Summer!

See you soon,

Jim & Ruth

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