{"id":2987,"date":"2016-03-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-03-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/birdhousesupply.com\/?p=2987"},"modified":"2017-05-19T19:36:57","modified_gmt":"2017-05-19T19:36:57","slug":"hummingbird-feeders-choose-right-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birdhousesupply.com\/blog\/hummingbird-feeders-choose-right-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Hummingbird Feeders: How to Choose the Right One"},"content":{"rendered":"

Step into a gardening store or browse a bird watching website and you\u2019re likely to see thousands of choices for Hummingbird feeders<\/span><\/a><\/span>. There are many types to choose from. Choosing the best feeder for your yard or porch is all about knowing what feeder style will suit the birds in your area.<\/p>\n

Two Main Hummingbird Feeder Styles<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Most Hummingbird feeders fall into one of two styles, saucer feeders or inverted feeders. Each type of feeders has pros and cons. Understanding how they are different will help you determine which will work best for you.<\/p>\n

Saucer Feeders<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Saucer Feeders are just what they sound like; a small saucer-like dish is filled with a nectar solution. The dish usually has ports above the reservoir which allows the hummingbird to dip its bill into the liquid nectar. These feeders won\u2019t stay full for long, but are easy to refill and clean. Additionally, a saucer feeder is not as visible to the Hummingbird so may attract fewer birds.<\/p>\n

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Inverted Feeders<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\"\"<\/a>Inverted feeders<\/span><\/a><\/span> have a central retainer that is suspended over the feeding spots and\u00a0automatically releases the nectar from the top. This ensures that all ports\u00a0are filled to optimum levels at all times. The inverted style makes it easy to check nectar levels and these feeders typically have a much higher capacity to store nectar than saucer-style feeders. However, because the reservoir hangs over the feeder, they are more likely to leak and require careful cleaning.<\/p>\n

Choosing the right Hummingbird Feeder<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019ve decided on which type of feeder you prefer, consider these factors when picking out a feeder for your yard:<\/p>\n