tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post6288546152149934661..comments2024-02-21T09:02:10.761-05:00Comments on Two Bears Farm and the Three Cubs: Hummingbirds and How to Make Your Own FoodLisa @ Two Bears Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03464839163693785901noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-82857716241164033752015-05-17T20:06:54.646-04:002015-05-17T20:06:54.646-04:00I used to make my own hummingbird food. I don'... I used to make my own hummingbird food. I don't do it anymore because the bees get in it and then they fight with the hummingbirds.Eat To Livehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851191468716916221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-78822906397133963182015-05-17T19:26:19.696-04:002015-05-17T19:26:19.696-04:00I love the idea of adding a red bow. Your feeder i...I love the idea of adding a red bow. Your feeder is amazing.JDaniel4's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354900916937838719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-68265674284802830942015-05-15T22:36:32.274-04:002015-05-15T22:36:32.274-04:00I have a family member in North Carolina who does,...I have a family member in North Carolina who does, and during a visit, I saw the hummingbirds up close for the first time! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539850495318868267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-2449415678380434712015-05-15T03:44:02.550-04:002015-05-15T03:44:02.550-04:00I wish there were hummingbirds here in our area......I wish there were hummingbirds here in our area... Gaurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17194756171987248184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-28313785857958125912015-05-15T02:22:29.094-04:002015-05-15T02:22:29.094-04:00We had a feeder a few years ago, but I haven't...We had a feeder a few years ago, but I haven't put it up since. Thank you for the reminder! I'm sure my kids would love to watch the hummingbirds!Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan Toohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236045431105674872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-30124210931386055082015-05-14T22:55:18.764-04:002015-05-14T22:55:18.764-04:00I haven't seen any yet. I put out a feeder and...I haven't seen any yet. I put out a feeder and a hanging fuchsia last week. Got some clear hummingbird food from Tractor Supply. I don't think they'd like our water anyway; it smells like sulphur. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09763547174099448920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-2800631595628591392015-05-14T21:00:15.108-04:002015-05-14T21:00:15.108-04:00I have 3 hummer feeders out --and have seen a FEW ...I have 3 hummer feeders out --and have seen a FEW around here --but not too many. A year or so ago, someone gave me a whole bunch of hummingbird nectar packets.. SO---I'm still using the 'red' ones --but once they are gone, I'll make my own.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-88373879420746346522015-05-14T16:54:46.004-04:002015-05-14T16:54:46.004-04:00I had a mob of them earlier this month, and now I ...I had a mob of them earlier this month, and now I just have one. I don't know what is going on. I don't add red dye either..just sugar and water. Maybe mine will come back soon. This wicked weather has probably scattered them. Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-38260965817585713102015-05-14T13:56:26.313-04:002015-05-14T13:56:26.313-04:00Nope, none here. But, it's wonderful that you...Nope, none here. But, it's wonderful that you make your own for the feeder!<br /><br />We did see a bluebird the other day, but I didn't have time to grab the camera. xoxoSallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865722713732049339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-20261868861540912062015-05-14T10:46:35.854-04:002015-05-14T10:46:35.854-04:00We usually get a pair but never a ton! I'll be...We usually get a pair but never a ton! I'll bet with so many they get feisty with each other...troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-14652804494735310512015-05-14T09:24:17.136-04:002015-05-14T09:24:17.136-04:00Nice shot! We won't get Hummers here til the e...Nice shot! We won't get Hummers here til the end of July.Montanagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16428565909247665015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-16585201812080048122015-05-14T08:55:09.547-04:002015-05-14T08:55:09.547-04:00Love this! thank you for the info!Love this! thank you for the info!Marie https://www.blogger.com/profile/09889949311329427053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-81707725679544119742015-05-13T23:54:36.678-04:002015-05-13T23:54:36.678-04:00Wow, what a wonderful idea! I've always wante...Wow, what a wonderful idea! I've always wanted to see a Hummingbird up front and personal. Now I so want to try your recipe and buy a feeder. Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10751729674145716517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-42578535391490337322015-05-13T22:49:40.077-04:002015-05-13T22:49:40.077-04:00thank you for sharing!
love
tweedlesthank you for sharing!<br />love<br />tweedlesTweedles -- that's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349728497621875670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-51864780812502189732015-05-13T21:34:45.873-04:002015-05-13T21:34:45.873-04:00I usually don't put my feeder out until Memori...I usually don't put my feeder out until Memorial Day--I think it is still too cold here for them.<br /><br />I make my own food too because it is very important to keep fresh nectar available for them to eat. You have to change it often if it is in a hot, sunny spot.<br /><br />Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07042143254001890567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-62066460761479166452015-05-13T17:56:10.699-04:002015-05-13T17:56:10.699-04:00I bet your family loves to watch them. How pretty!...I bet your family loves to watch them. How pretty!An Apel a Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409392467947270395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-83169262552691195542015-05-13T14:29:02.925-04:002015-05-13T14:29:02.925-04:00We don't have one at this house but I use to h...We don't have one at this house but I use to have one. We do get a lot of hummingbirds enjoying out flowers throughout the year. Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-37861514437081474932015-05-13T13:09:13.206-04:002015-05-13T13:09:13.206-04:00What a GLORIOUS picture!!! Yes, we have hummers. A...What a GLORIOUS picture!!! Yes, we have hummers. And your post makes me want to buy a feeder and make the food. I think a little trip to Wal-Mart is in order.Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-26157511441588388752015-05-13T11:53:40.917-04:002015-05-13T11:53:40.917-04:00I wondered why they'd dye it red in stores unt...I wondered why they'd dye it red in stores until I kept reading and saw they're attracted to the color. I did not know that... I've seen them at a friend's house. Not here though. We've got woodpeckers...I'd trade ya, but you don't want woodpeckers. ;) They're nice to look at, smart too, but def. hard on the house.mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-16303112330581702192015-05-13T11:31:41.469-04:002015-05-13T11:31:41.469-04:00Haven't seen any hummingbirds here yet!Haven't seen any hummingbirds here yet!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04981880209018615300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-10665447025982667142015-05-13T10:22:51.859-04:002015-05-13T10:22:51.859-04:00I make the very same recipe and have for years. I...I make the very same recipe and have for years. I have 3 feeders out and not one single hummer so far. They are my favorites and am sad they didnt come back to see me this year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159140810921705288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-34296723410383582972015-05-13T09:12:07.932-04:002015-05-13T09:12:07.932-04:00we have fewer here the last couple of years than w...we have fewer here the last couple of years than we've had in years past. but i always keep a few feeders out. had to move them in closer to the house as the squirrels were destroying them hanging in the tree.TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-66224533250946682792015-05-13T07:42:10.801-04:002015-05-13T07:42:10.801-04:00Not seeing any yet, just getting the first orioles...Not seeing any yet, just getting the first orioles to the feeders this week. They usually follow each other close. I put up about 6 feeders.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-57817090384986213052015-05-13T07:25:03.201-04:002015-05-13T07:25:03.201-04:00Een mooie oplossing.Een mooie oplossing.Bas.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13804347915356897054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356235511941477035.post-2169432700878532392015-05-13T06:19:21.285-04:002015-05-13T06:19:21.285-04:00Brilliant idea, and much healthier for the humming...Brilliant idea, and much healthier for the hummingbirds!The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.com