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Why Take the Hummingbird Feeders Quiz?

Hummingbird feeders quiz will test your knowledge of the food preferences of the tiniest bird in the world.

The hummer bird food we mix as a syrup and feed to them is considered by them to be equal to “the nectar of the gods”. A
statement born and verified by the constant activity observed around the
vessels holding this sugary solution. Not only avidly sought after by
Hummers but many other species as well.

Test your knowledge with this Hummingbird Feeder Quiz, because it’s not just simply
a matter of boiling up a Hummingbird food recipe, filling a feeder and
hanging it outside in your yard. There are some considerations and
choices to make to have a successful Hummer feeder experience.

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How to Feed Hummingbirds?

We hope taking this hummingbird feeders quiz will help you to seek out more information on how to feed Hummingbirds correctly.

Questions
must be answered such as:

How important is it to keep nectar feeders clean?

How often should I clean them?

Don’t Hummers like a strong sugar to water ratio? When mixing the nectar is it important what the ratio is?

How can I keep bees and ants out of my feeders?

Where should I hang my feeders so the little birds will find it?

Will they be able to use a nectar feeder if there are no perches?

Are hummingbird feeders made out of glass better than plastic feeders?

There are many more questions that could be asked.

You will find the answers to the questions above and any others you may have by following the links in the sidebar titled “Hummingbird Pages” and at the bottom of this page.

This hummingbird feeder quiz was designed in the hope of adding a little more knowledge and fun into an already enjoyable hobby.

Good Luck!

Hummingbird Feeders Quiz

Hummingbird Feeders are “Sweeter” Quiz

(Please keep track of the letters you choose to each question.)

1. Many species of wild birds enjoy a “slurp” of Hummingbird nectar too?

	A true
	B false

2. Which of the following statements about glass hummingbird feeders is NOT true?

	A glass feeders break down faster than plastic feeders
	B care and cleaning is more efficient (barring breakage!)
	C syrup lasts longer in a glass feeder

3. Hummingbirds will find a new feeder easier if it is …

	A hung close to flowers
	B out in the open where it is easily seen and moved later to a more ideal location
	C both A and B

4. When should you hang your feeder outside?

	A leave out all year
	B 2 weeks before their expected arrival
	C never, feeding Hummingbirds is detrimental to their survival

5. How often should you clean a Hummingbird feeder?

	A everyday if the weather is very hot and when ever filling with fresh syrup
	B when you notice mold growing
	C once per week

6. From these three answers choose the one LEAST LIKELY to help syrup stay fresher longer.

	A hanging feeder in shade
	B cleaning your feeder before filling with fresh syrup
	C topping up the syrup level with fresh syrup as it goes down

7. Hummingbird nectar can be mixed in different strengths.

	A like flowers that make nectar in many strengths
	B 1 part white sugar to 3 parts water for busy times like spring & autumn
	C both of the above

8. Honey, molasses, brown sugar and artificial sweeteners are just as good, even better for Hummingbirds than white sugar.

	A true
	B false

9. To discourage pests at Hummingbird feeders like bees and ants you can …

	A use an ant trap with water and keep the outside of the feeder as syrup free as possible
	B spray parts of the feeder with insecticide
	C spread axle grease, Vaseline, or other lubricants around the feeding ports

10. There is no scientific proof that Hummingbird feeders …