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

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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 are usually less expensive than plastic B care and cleaning is more efficient (barring breakage!) C syrup lasts longer in a glass feeder (barring breakage!)

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

A hung in the shade B placed anywhere, they will eventually find it C out in the open where it is easily seen and moved later to a more ideal location

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 once per week C once per month

6. From these three answers choose the one least likely to help syrup stay fresher longer.

A hanging feeder in shade B keeping the outside of the feeder clean C topping up the syrup level with fresh syrup as it goes down

7. Hummingbird nectar can be mixed in different strengths.

like flowers that make nectar in many strengths 50/50 water to white sugar 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 keep the outside of the feeder as syrup free as possible B spray parts of the feeder with insecticide C put big blobs of axle grease, Vaseline, or other lubricants around the feeding ports

10. There is no scientific proof that Hummingbird feeders ...

A keep Hummingbirds from migrating B compremises their health with white sugar syrup C both of the above

More on hummigbird feeders below & in sidebar above:

• Hummingbird Food: “The Energy Drink” This mixture is a very simple syrup solution, but you need to mix it in proper proportions or risk harming these little birds.

• Hummingbird Plants & Feeder Location: They should be placed first and foremost where they can be viewed and bird watching enjoyed most! This will take some planning.

• Cleaning Hummingbird Feeders: The little Hummingbird is a feisty and fussy diner! If a good maintenance regimen is followed, bird watching in your backyard will be more rewarding.

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