Bird Feeder & Bird House Capacity

Any room at the inn? Hummingbirds welcome!
The types of birds you want to attract should be the first consideration when purchasing a bird feeder or bird house. For feeding hummingbirds, bigger is not necessarily better, and hummingbirds require specific feeders. A hummingbird can drink approximately two times it's body weight of water per day. Thus, we recommend outdoor water fountains. While hummingbirds are normally sociable, however, earlier in the season, they will not share a bird feeder. A two ounce feeder is more than enough if you only see a hummingbird or two in your yard. For areas that have multiples of hummingbirds, consider a 16 ounce or larger feeder. Large quantities of hummingbirds can often be found in the southwest. No matter which size feeder you choose, make sure it is cleaned frequently, and protected from inclement weather. One way to know if your feeder needs cleaning is if it is full of seed and the birds stop visiting.

Visit the bird feeder store for a selection of copper and glass hummingbird feeders. These are the best we've seen, both from an aesthetic point of view, as well as for the hummingbirds.