{"title":"Hummingbird Shop","description":"\u003cp\u003eFind products that are suited for hummingbirds, offering both safety and convenience for care. Protecting hummingbirds and supporting their migration can start in your backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNest Hollow's hummingbird shop has products we have tested for safety, use instructions, and overall hummingbird conservation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also have a helpful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nesthollow.com\/beautiful-printable-booklet-best-practices-for-feeding-hummingbirds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehummingbird guide\u003c\/a\u003e for best practices when feeding hummingbirds, which is free to download. And, if you're trying to figure out how much water to sugar to add for hummingbird nectar, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nesthollow.com\/hummingbird-nectar-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehummingbird calculator\u003c\/a\u003e makes saves you from doing the math (not that the math is too hard).\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"easy-swap-hummingbird-feeder-x2-ant-moat-x1-bundle","title":"Easy Swap Hummingbird Feeder (x2)+ Ant Moat (x1) Bundle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHelp hummingbirds sustainably\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nLove hummingbirds, but hate waste? This is the feeder for you! Save your old soda bottles, keep nectar stock in each one. Then swap out using this attachment. This hummingbird feeder lets you play an even bigger role in ecology and backyard bird conservation by recycling and helping hummingbirds at the same time.\r\n\r\n \r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the kit:\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nInside this bundle are two feeders threaded to fit most standard 16 ounce soda bottles. Also included is a red mesh sleeve that holds the soda bottle, a thin plastic hanger with eye hole to mount your feeder, and snap on port perches.\r\n\r\nBy having 2 feeders, you can easily swap between each - clean one while putting the other out. And because it uses soda bottles, you don't have to use up a whole lot of extra storage. Just have your soda bottles half full of nectar in the fridge, ready to go. Grab your fresh feeder attachment (packaged), snap on the bottle, and put it outside while you clean your other feeder.\r\n\r\nAdded on to this bundle is an ant moat to prevent ants from taking over your hummingbird feeders.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e2 Threaded hummingbird feeders for 16.9 ounce soda bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e1 Ant moat\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eMesh sleeve to hold the soda bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePort perches\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePaper funnel to fill bottle (It works, but a small plastic funnel or turkey baster is easier)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSmall hanger that can hook into the ant moat\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e9 ounce ant moat (hanging hook not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eMounting hook for the ant moat (innovate by making one from an old wire hanger)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSoda bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Bottles Work:\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nMost plastic 16 ounce soda bottles work well with this feeder. You will want to remove the plastic ring on the soda bottle to get this to work.\r\n\r\nThreaded glass bottles have been tested. Clearly Canadian, Kombucha and sparkling water bottles that are threated for a twist-on cap can work with some adaptation - Because the glass is heavier, it will want to slide out of the red mesh sleeve. To prevent this, use a twist tie to cinch the sleeve around the end of the glass bottle.\r\n\r\nWe tested glass bottles since many hummingbird lovers prefer glass products, and there is growing concerns about microplastics.\r\n\r\n \r\n\u003ch3\u003eAssembly information\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nInitial assembly includes snapping the flower ports to the port holes on the feeder, sliding the bottle into the sleeve, and hooking the plastic hanger through the mesh sleeve.\r\n\r\nFrom there, fill your feeder when you're ready - we suggest only half way or 3\/4 of the way full. With your bottle facing up, twist the feeder over the bottle as if it were the bottle cap.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_3419\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"]\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-3419\" src=\"https:\/\/nesthollow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hummingbird-feeder-capping-bottle-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"twisting feeder on to soda bottle. Remove plastic ring\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"\u003e The feeder twists on to a plastic 16.9 ounce soda bottle. For best results, remove the soda cap's ring, as pictured. Be sure to snap it so wildlife isn't caught.[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e This works best if you pull the ring off of the bottle. Make sure to snip the ring before throwing it away or recycling so that some animal does not get caught in it (Pictured)\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not flip upside down until you are ready to hang. Then carefully turn the feeder so that the bottle faces downward.\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\n \r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003ch3\u003eAnt moat information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nThe ant moat is a cup that sits over the hummingbird feeder. Any ants that would normally travel down a pole and hook into the feeder will get stopped by the ant moat, and drown.\r\n\r\nTo use the ant moat, fill it with water and hook it to your shepherds hook or a tree branch. Make sure it stays full on a regular basis for full effectiveness.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend keeping the ant moat clean because some small birds will drink from it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\nThis ant moat has a hook on the top and bottom. The top hook is small and connects to a small bird feeding hook (not included but can be made with a wire hanger) or found at a hardware store. You could also use string or a looped thin wire, or even a rubber band.\r\n\r\nThe bottom hook will hook through the eye of the plastic feeder hanger.\r\n\r\nOnce your feeder is hooked underneath the ant moat, you're all set.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever use ant moats or ant repellent with insecticides because this can hurt birds\u003c\/strong\u003e. A water filled ant moat is all you need.\r\n\r\n \r\n\u003ch3\u003ePreventing sticky messes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nSugar water can splatter as you use this. A good way to prevent messes is to add nectar to your bottle over a sink. While this kit does come with a paper funnel, a small plastic funnel or turkey baster may make the job easier.\r\n\r\nAfter twisting the threaded feeder over your bottle like a bottle cap, do not flip it over until you are ready to hang it outside or it will splatter nectar on your counters and floor.\r\n\r\nWhen bringing your nectar feeder back in side for cleaning, we recommend cupping the feeder's base with a cloth underneath to protect from any potential spills during transport.\r\n\r\nFinally, when cleaning the feeder, we recommend separating the port section from the bowl in or over a sink.\r\n\r\n \r\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often to refresh your nectar:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nNot only do clean feeders protect hummingbirds from very serious infections, but hummingbirds also prefer clean feeders.\r\n\r\nBased on new information coming from the Audubon, we recommend changing out your nectar every other day, \u003cstrong\u003ewhich is why this feeder is so great. Have old soda bottles with nectar ready to go in your fridge and swap them out (just do it over the sink).\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\nOn very hot days where temperatures are reaching the upper 80s and into the 90s, refresh your nectar every day.\r\n\r\nWhen the weather starts to get colder, in the 50s or even the 40s, you can go a few days before changing out nectar.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE ON CLEANING SCHEDULES:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you're swapping your nectar out regularly, you may not need to clean these feeders quite as quickly. We recommend every 3 days on warm days, every 1-2 days when it's very hot (90s). Cleaning also involves cleaning out the ports.\r\n\r\nAny time you observe feces on the feeder, it's recommended to clean that out to prevent sickness.\r\n\r\n \r\n\u003ch3\u003eCleaning instructions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nThe threaded feeder's port section separates from the feeder bowl for cleaning. The first time trying to separate it can be challenging. But after that, it separates easy.\r\n\r\nWith your thumb in the center of the feeder, and the rest of your finger on the edges of the port section, push with your thumb to separate the sections.\r\n\r\n[video width=\"2880\" height=\"2880\" mp4=\"https:\/\/nesthollow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hummingbird-feeder-video-of-base-and-top-separation.mp4\"][\/video]\r\n\r\nClean with a mild vinegar solution and water, and then rinse thoroughly. If it is very dirty, you can add a small amount of white vinegar for some disinfectant. Then make sure your feeder is thoroughly rinsed to prevent any leftover vinegar from being ingested. Do not use until this has dried completely.\r\n\r\nOnce you have cleaned the inside thoroughly, you can put it back together by stacking the port section over the bowl, and pushing firmly over the middle of the feeder until you hear a click.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways clean the port holes\u003c\/strong\u003e. An easy way to clean out port holes is by using pipe cleaners. Pipe cleaners are easy to cut. Keep a few handy, and cut them in half, so you have easy cleaners that can be disposed of after a few uses.\r\n\r\nClean your ant moats regularly by washing in vinegar solution and water. You can use a very small amount of white vinegar to disinfect. Always rinse thoroughly.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct testing information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\nNest Hollow likes to test products before putting them up for sale. We tested this feeder, and found it really is convenient.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat we love:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\nIt's just so easy to swap out. You can keep fresh nectar in other old bottles. When you're ready to swap, bring it in, and over a sink, twist off the old bottle, then dump the sugar-water out of the red reservoir. You can give it a quick rinse. Then twist it on to your fresh bottle, and set it out for your hummers.\r\n\r\nThe separation between the top portion of the feeder and the bowl\/base is a must, and is a great design feature. It makes cleaning this feeder out, super super easy.\r\n\r\nThe ant moat works great, and on occasion, we've observed smaller birds like goldfinches and chickadees take a sip from it.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eSome\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003econs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\nThe top portion of the feeder and the bowl\/base separates for easy and thorough cleaning. However, upon first try, it may be difficult. After popping it off a few times, it gets much easier.\r\n\r\nThe only other con is that sugar-water can spill out of it if you're not careful. The best way to prevent that is not to have the bottle upside down when you're taking it outside. Keep the bottle upright at all times after twisting the feeder section onto it. Then when you're ready to hang it, invert it slowly and hook it to your hanger.\r\n\r\n[video width=\"2880\" height=\"2880\" mp4=\"https:\/\/nesthollow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hummingbird-feeder-video-of-base-and-top-separation.mp4\"][\/video]\r\n\r\n ","brand":"Nest Hollow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44837350473781,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/7684\/1781\/files\/e3ffe6db-16.jpg?v=1765062889"},{"product_id":"classic-saucer-hummingbird-feeder-with-ant-moat","title":"Classic Saucer Hummingbird Feeder with Ant Moat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFeed hummingbirds - not bees!\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nOne of the benefits of saucer style hummingbird feeders is that it's more difficult for bees and wasps to drink nectar, especially if you don't fill it all the way to the fill line. This is because hummingbirds have longer tongues that can reach deeper for nectar, while bees and wasps would otherwise struggle.\r\n\r\nTo make the most of this feeder, only fill it half full of nectar, giving your hummingbirds  more of an edge.\r\n\r\n**NOTE: This will not fully stop bees, but saucer style feeders are known to be more effective than gravity style feeders. Saucer style feeders are where the nectar is under the ports, while gravity style feeders are where the nectar is in a reservoir above the ports.\r\n\r\n \r\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt-in ant moat prevents buggy messes\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nOne of the most convenient things about this saucer style feeder is that it has an ant moat already built into the center of the dish. Fill this with fresh water (not nectar), and it will prevent ants and other crawling insects from getting into the nectar ports and littering your nectar with their.... umm...bodies 🤨.\r\n\r\nYou will want to make sure you top off this ant moat in order to keep it working effectively.\r\n\r\n \r\n\u003ch2\u003eThe more the merrier with 6 nectar feeding ports\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nIf you've been feeding hummingbirds for a while, you know how they can be pretty aggressive. The nice thing about this feeder is that there are 6 ports available to give your hummers some options.\r\n\r\n \r\n\u003ch2\u003eResources:\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nHow long is nectar good for in the fridge? How often do I need to clean my feeders? How do I calculate how much nectar I need?\r\n\r\nFor best practices on feeding hummingbirds, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nesthollow.com\/beautiful-printable-booklet-best-practices-for-feeding-hummingbirds\/\"\u003eyour answers are right here.\u003c\/a\u003e\r\n\r\nAnd for a handy nectar calculator, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nesthollow.com\/hummingbird-nectar-calculator\/\"\u003echeck this page out\u003c\/a\u003e!\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n ","brand":"Nest Hollow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44837350408245,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/7684\/1781\/files\/f49e959a-woodlink-classic-saucer-hummingbird-feeder-2.jpg?v=1765062890"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/7684\/1781\/collections\/Hummingbird_Shop.jpg?v=1766555990","url":"https:\/\/field.nesthollow.com\/collections\/hummingbird-shop.oembed","provider":"Nest Hollow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}