Feeder Care

Feeder Care

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Feeder Care

Illustration of a red hummingbird feeder with clear liquid nectar kept unfrozen in cold weather.

Winter Feeding How to Keep Hummingbird Nectar From Freezing

Use the standard clear nectar mix, rotate thawed feeders, and add safe gentle heat so winter hummingbirds can reach liquid nectar.

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Illustration of a hummingbird feeder protected from ants by a water-filled ant moat.

Ants, Bees & Pests How to Keep Ants Off a Hummingbird Feeder

Use plain-water ant moats, stop drips, clean spills, and move the feeder when ants find it. Skip oils, sticky barriers, and insecticides.

Read guide Ants, Bees & Pests