This Dollar Tree hummingbird feeder hack will have you buzzing with joy!
The Best Cheap Hummingbird Feeder You Can Get
One dollar doesn’t buy almost anything anymore unless you find yourself at a Dollar Tree or Dollar General.
There are all sorts of gardening and birding goodies waiting for you.
The notorious $1 hummingbird feeders at the dollar store have nearly all the features you need.
- red
- easy to clean
- easy to hang
- several feeding stations
All things considered, the Dollar store hummingbird feeder is as good as the expensive ones.
$1 Hummingbird Feeder *HACK* brings Tons of Hummingbirds to Dollar Tree Feeder | DIY Homemade NectarThe Problem with Yellow Flowers on Hummingbird Feeders
Robbie and Gary Gardening Easy, the makers of the video above, kept the yellow flowers.
It works for them and their hummingbird visitors.
The problem?
Yellow attracts bees
Bees swarm the nectar feeding spouts & drink the nectar.
Other nectar feeders have bee guards (pictured above). They prevent bees from eating the sugar water.
Yellow flowers may or may not cause a bee problem for your hummingbird feeder.
It’s advised that you paint the yellow flowers on your hummingbird feeders.
Use red nail polish, model paint, or acrylic paint for longevity.
No Perch? No Problem!
You can make a perch using twist ties or rubber wire.
Simply wrap it sturdily around the flower feeding station to secure it.
Make sure enough of the twist tie extends past the feeding station to be a ledge for hummingbirds to grab onto.
Alternative perch making materials include:
- bent paperclips
- florist wire
- moldable wire that won’t fray (can hurt birds)
Check out these easy DIY hummingbird feeders. They're practically free which is great for kids and classrooms!
What hummingbird feeder do you use?
Share your hummingbird feeder on the Sparkbird App! Available in the Apple App Store.
Make sure to check out our other hummingbird articles:
- 17 Plants to Attract Hummingbirds to your Yard
- The 10 Best Bird Baths for Hummingbirds
- 7 Potted Plants to Attract Hummingbirds
- 17 Plants to Attract Hummingbirds to your Yard
- Best Homemade Hummingbird Food Recipe
- 5 Steps to Clean Hummingbird Feeders
- 9 Ways to Attract Hummingbirds
