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Hummingbird House
The Hummingbird
House*
Experience the
thrill of watching a hummingbird build her nest and raise hummingbird
chicks practically under your nose. You can make that fascinating event
happen with the Hummingbird House*.
The eave mounted Hummingbird House*
has been successful at attracting Black-chinned, Ruby-Throated, Anna's,
Magnificent and Blue-Throated. Other species are currently being
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An eave
mounted Hummingbird House gives a little mother-to-be hummer a superior
place to nest. |
How does the Hummingbird House Work?
A female
hummingbird's highest priority for nest location seems to be based on
finding a place where winds will be minimal.
This priority probably stems from the fact
that hummingbird eggs, and sometimes chicks, are catapulted from nests
gyrating on branches of trees that are swaying in high winds. This concept
was emphasized when we found 2 barns in West Texas where seven
hummingbirds were nesting inside, protected from winds (2003). On a ranch
in windy Animas, N.M. half a dozen of the little hens nest inside a tool
shed, an a old abandoned doorless, windowless homestead house.
For best results,
the Hummingbird House* must be mounted under the least windy eave of your
home.
A hummer's desire to nest out-of-the-wind may explain why a bird
nests in odd places, such as a sheltered porch/patio fixtures, sheltered
electrical wiring, sheltered chain link fence, inside open garages, etc.
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Hummingbird House* before she has built her
nest.
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Hummingbird House* after she has built her
nest.
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The hummingbird's
second highest priority seems to be finding a solid foundation for her
nest, plus points to anchor it securely enough to prevent it from being
torn from a branch by winds.
For a foundation, she most often selects a fork in a
branch. In addition to the stability a fork offers, she also wants anchor
points to further secure her nest. The Hummingbird House* provides both a
fork and anchor points. Note in the "before" and "after" photo how the
hummer established her nest on the fork, and then wrapped her nest around
both vertical and horizontal anchor points. Her engineering and building
skills holds her nest securely in place. The relationship between the fork
and anchor points on the Hummingbird House* are precisely angled and
placed. Their angles and placement are born of experiments that discovered
specifications that matching a hummingbird's search image for a nest
site.
Advantages of the Hummingbird House*
- Excellent
protection from predators, such as ants, snakes, and predatory birds.
- Provides the
mother hummer a place to raise her chicks out of the rain, sun, and
wind.
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Note: It is probable that younger, first nesting hens are less
sensitive about finding a nest site that is out of the wind than second
and third year hens with previous nesting experience. It is also probable
that females that are raised in a nest built on a Hummingbird House* will
return next year and look for a Hummingbird House* to build her first
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"Dear Mr. & Mrs.
True"
- I love these little birds. So when i saw your
Hummingbird House* I had to have one. May 16th there was some webbing on
the house, and lo and behold, a hummer was building her nest. I can't
believe she built a nest on my patio. When she laid her first egg I was
so excited!!! Watching her raise her little family has been a high point
Thank you for inventing a Hummingbird House*
- Jane Grabiel,
Albuquerque, New Mexico
With a Hummingbird House* kit you too can create the ultimate
hummingbird experience by giving the birds a place to nest.
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The Hummingbird House*
kit includes instructions, plus a small bundle of natural cotton for the
mom-to-be hummer to gather material from to use in building her nest. When
you observe her taking fluffs of cotton, you know her nest building is in
progress.
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HummerDome-8 oz
Description:
Constructed of super-tough polycarbonate with sold brass fittings, the HummerDome can stand up to years of abuse, is UV resistant, and can be easily cleaned in your dishwasher. This feeder can be used with any type seed, fruit, bread-crumbs, mealworms, and/or just about every type of nectar available. Attracts birds year round and is easy to fill and clean. Comes with cleaning brush. Polycarbonate dome, built-in ant guard, leak proof, and bee proof. Generous 8 oz capacity.
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Hummerfest Hummingbird Feeder-12 oz.
Description:
The 12 oz. Hummerfest Hummingbird Feeder is a complete feeder kit designed to complement the backyard of any nature enthusiast. Made of a dishwasher safe, high-impact polycarbonate, the 12 oz. Hummerfest with built-in ant moat. Lifetime Guarantee.
Dimensions: 8-3/4" W x 8" H
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Hummerfest Hummingbird Feeder-8 oz.
Description:
The 8 oz. Hummerfest Hummingbird Feeder is a complete feeder kit designed to complement the backyard of any nature enthusiast. Made of a dishwasher safe, high-impact polycarbonate, the 8 oz. Hummerfest with built-in ant moat and rain deflectors, also comes with a post cleaning brush and a post mount ant moat. Lifetime Guarantee.
Dimensions: 8-3/4" W x 8" H
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Nectar Pot
Description:
Comes with 3 interchangable colored knobs to identify which nectar is stored. Heat it, pour it, and store it. 2 liter.
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Window-Mount Hummingbird Feeder-16 oz.
Description:
Molded from durable poly-carbonate. Includes built-in ant moat, window bracket and feeder. Can be used as a window seed feeder when not dispensing nectar. Comes with a one year warranty.
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Hummingbird House
The Hummingbird House*
kit includes instructions, plus a small bundle of natural cotton for the
mom-to-be hummer to gather material from to use in building her
nest. When you observe her taking fluffs of cotton, you
know her nest building is in progress.
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