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Title: Feeding the hummers in a cold snap
Post by: dayne66 on December 26, 2021, 01:15:03 PM

I rigged up a bulb in a peanut butter jar .....seems to be working at -8.5*c

Title: Re: Feeding the hummers in a cold snap
Post by: dayne66 on December 26, 2021, 01:15:43 PM

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Title: Re: Feeding the hummers in a cold snap
Post by: ultrafxr on December 26, 2021, 05:50:03 PM

I thought those little buggers headed south for the winter.  Some stragglers?

Title: Re: Feeding the hummers in a cold snap
Post by: dayne66 on December 26, 2021, 09:26:25 PM

Some Anna's Hummingbirds stay on Vancouver Island here all winter.......I have about 8-10 around my house. It does not snow much or often here.....and not often below freezing.....so, this cold, white x-mas got me making a heater instead of rotating two feeders. Just under 30" on the patio table!!
This one is the first prototype...needs a better seal at the bottom of the feeder and maybe some insulation in the jar.

Title: Re: Feeding the hummers in a cold snap
Post by: mr_magoo on December 28, 2021, 06:34:43 AM

We have 4-5 that stay year round and have a couple of feeders out for them, they are close to the house in a protected area.