Why won’t hummingbirds come to my feeder?

Why won’t hummingbirds come to my feeder?

To attract hummingbirds, try altering the location of the feeder or abandon fancy nectar blends in favor of a basic sugar water solution that provides much-needed calories for them. If you don't notice hummingbirds right away, be patient. … Or, it's possible you've put the feeder out at the wrong time of year.

How long will it take for hummingbirds to find my feeder?

It's unlikely that you are going to hang a feeder or plant a few flowers and suddenly dozens of hummingbirds appear. It can take days, weeks, or months before hummingbirds find your yard and start visiting regularly.

Can you put a hummingbird feeder next to a bird feeder?

Despite their bold personalities, however, hummingbirds can still be easily intimidated by larger birds, and it is never a good idea to position hummingbird feeders near seed or suet feeders that are popular with other birds. … Instead, position hummingbird feeders at least 15-20 feet apart.