• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Bless this Mess
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Sides
  • Desserts
  • Snacks
  • Holidays
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Start Here
  • All Recipes
  • Recipe Filter
  • Cookbooks!
  • Our Story
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Start Here
    • All Recipes
    • Recipe Filter
    • Cookbooks!
    • Our Story
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Bless This Mess > Life on the Farm

    The Best Ways to Set Up a Hummingbird Feeder

    Published: Jul 30, 2019 · Modified: Sep 19, 2019 by Melissa · 1 Comment

    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Mail
    title image "hot to set up a humming bird feeder"

    Want to invite more hummingbirds to your outdoor space? Check out the best ways to set up a hummingbird feeder for all the tips and tricks to doing it right.

    The Best Ways to Set Up a Hummingbird Feeder

    I love the kooky and colorful creatures that are hummingbirds. This summer, I've shared some of my favorite tips for attracting hummingbirds and how to make the best hummingbird food so you can experience the magic of these majestic little guys in your own backyard or garden. It's only fitting that we talk about the best way to set up your own hummingbird feeder so that you can invite even more of these flitting and fluttering beauties into your outdoors space! (Hint: It's easy to get it right once you have a few pointers under your belt!)

    Where you put the feeder matters because one that's badly positioned could leak and attract insects or pests, the food might spoil more quickly, or feeding hummingbirds may be more susceptible to predators. Poor placement could also mean that the birds can't even see or find the feeder, or it might be inconveniently located for you to remember to clean and refill it. And we don't want any of that!

    A well-placed feeder becomes a trusty food source for famished hummers, a pretty yard accent, and a fun view for hummingbird watchers to take in the sight of these little ones eating. So, without further ado, let's jump into how to get the perfect hummingbird feeder placement.

    Tips for Setting Up a Hummingbird Feeder:

    1. Make it noticeable for them. For as little as they are, hummingbirds have incredible eyesight, but they still may not be able to easily find a feeder that's tucked into bushes or beneath a deep porch roof. Placing it next to other red colors, like bright red flowers, will help them find it easier, as well as placing it somewhere it can catch some light and sun reflections.

    2. Make it convenient for you. Because it's best to clean and refill feeders at least 1 to 2 times a week, it should be in a spot easy for you to get to. Put it close to your deck or patio, and avoid putting it in the back of a garden bed or the far side of your yard if possible.

    3. Create a safe environment. Hang the feeder high enough that cats or other preying animals can't jump up to reach it. Also, be sure to keep them far enough away from windows that the birds can avoid glass collisions. If it is near a window, try adorning your window with a few decals to inform the birds that there's a barrier there. Hummingbirds can be territorial, so setting up a few feeders spread out around your yard helps them have their own spaces and avoid aggression. (This will also attract even more hummers to your yard!)

    4. Keep it out of the elements. Keeping them in protected areas is also a good idea for hummingbird feeders so that rain doesn't contaminate the food, and wind doesn't knock them down. Also, try to keep feeders out of any high traffic areas or walkways so people don't accidentally bump them.

    5. Shade is your friend. Hummingbird food spoils easier in direct sunlight and extreme heat, which will deter the creatures from wanting to visit and feed at your setup. Even if it gets some sunlight, try to place it somewhere where it's at least shaded from the afternoon sun, which is the hottest.

    6. Give it a little space. It's common for hummingbirds to hover as they feed, so a feeder that's nestled among thick branches or right up against a wall isn't easy for them to maneuver around. Try to place it somewhere they can fly around the entire feeder, as that's how they protect it from other birds.

    7. Best places to set up a hummingbird feeder: In a hummingbird garden with lots of brightly colored, tubular plants; from a gutter or awning, where it's visible but shaded; or near a tree, so they can perch and rest easily when needed.

    Other Humming Bird articles you might like:

    • The Best Homemade Hummingbird Food;  attract beautiful birds with this recipe!
    • Little Known Ways to Attract Hummingbirds to your Garden

    I hope you've gotten all kinds of inspo and tips for the best ways to set up a hummingbird feeder in your own yard! Give them a try, and watch as these bright beauties flock to your outside spaces!

     

    « Taco Topped Cornbread Waffles
    Easy Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies »
    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Mail
    Craving More

    Take the hassle out of meal planning with: Dinner Made Easy, a FREE 1 week meal plan with full shopping list, easy dinners, nutrition information, serving suggestions for each meal, and more!

    Subscribe Now
    about me

    About Melissa

    Melissa is dedicated to helping parents figure out the nightly questions, "What's for Dinner?!" with her no-fuss approach to cooking. Read more...

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    1. Jane burke

      December 01, 2020 at 6:09 pm

      the hummingbirds love the recipe. Thank you so very much
      we get to watch them from are kitchen window

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    I’M MELISSA, AND I WANT TO HELP YOU FEED YOUR FAMILY WHOLESOME FOOD.

    As a hobby farmer and mom of five, I’m all about keeping it simple in the kitchen. I want healthy meals that feed my family well, and then I want to get back to my (messy) life. Let’s work together to find something yummy for your dinner table.

    More about me →

    Popular

    • Mexican Hot Chocolate
    • Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot
    • Rugelach
    • The Best Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
    Dinner Made Easy

    Get Recipes & More for Free!

    Get my FREE Dinner Made Easy meal plan, exclusive recipes, giveaways, and behind-the-scenes updates! Get my newsletter or a new recipe every day! Unsubscribe if you aren’t into it.

    Subscribe Now

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    SEEN ON

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Privacy Tools.
    • Terms Of Service.
    • Accessibility.
    • Bylaws.

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • About Us
    • Cookbook FAQ
    • Find A Recipe!

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 blessthismessplease.com. All rights reserved.

    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter