Why won't hummingbirds visit my hummingbird feeder?

The red coloring isn't necessary, but generally safe. If your feeder has red on it, especially the feeding ports, relax. In the future, don't bother about coloring the water.

OK: it takes time for the hummingbird community to find you. They have feeding areas already established and will stay there during the season. Those in migration will be the ones to find you now. Next season as they arrive and find your feeder, they will stick around.

Sugar water turns sour quickly, so change every few days even if there has been no feeding.

The feeder should be in the open, not hidden.....future feeders can be tucked under roof eves, etc, but first you need a population. Hummers are also looking out for predators, so open viewing important.

Mostly though, it just takes time for them to find you.

First off are you sure they have not visited the feeder. Second , do you know that red food color is poison to hummingbirds. Now with that said do you have the feeder in a place they feel safe. Also without knowing where you live I would have to say hummingbirds are migratory and it may be they are not present now. Our feeders only get visited for about a moth or 2 out of each year when the birds are in the area.

Hello Mackenzie!

Create a special location for your little feathered friends. Plant hummingbird favorites that supply their much needed nectar, including several perennials (cardinal flower, lantana, and monarda). They also are attracted to butterfly bushes and weigelias. Red salvias would look great too or consider adding a hibiscus nearby to attract the hummingbirds. Be sure to find a safe but visible location so you can enjoy the birds but protect them so they will not become part of the food chain.

Hummingbird Drink Recipe:

Take one cup of boiling water and then add 1/4 cup of white granulated cane sugar (yes - the stuff the doctor says to avoid!). Cool the mixture, fill the feeder, and refrigerate the rest for a few days. If you don’t have the time or inclination to mix their drinks, consider using an instant mix or readymade nectar. Change the mixture every other day so it is fresh and ant-free.

Please be patient and the little daredevils will find you – their aerial show will be worth the wait!

I have a feeder in my backyard they come and drink out of them a few times a day mine are just filled with a ton of sugar and water the red die isn't necessary. You may want to get a few too.

Hummingbirds are attracted to red. Th food coloring just isn't working. Spray paint the whole feeder red and they will come. It worked for our feeder

I have a humming bird feeder that I had up last year. This year I decided to put sugar water instead of the store nectar. I have only one hummer that comes to that one. I decided to get another one and place it around the corner with a petunia on the hook to attract them. However, I have not seen any hummers or even the one come to that feeder. It is clean brand new with a plant on it and in a bit more private area, So why no birds??

It usually take smore than a few days for birds to find a feeder. Also, if it's out in the open put it in a more protected place. Birds do not feel safe eating out in the open.

Here's the thing. I suggest putting RED or PINK petunias (want to get nectar) in baskets or something that dangles. A few come to mine. And if you have a spacious backyard space, it would be really good cause they like that! Try it. Hope I helped.

My hummers visit the feeder the most frequent in the morning and then again in the evening with short little visits all day long.

Please dont try to catch a hummingbird..they are meant to be free.if you catch a hummingbird and put it in a cage they will die in a few days because of sadness..its true..they are pretty fast animals as well they dont have want to just stand there in your backyard and chill..they wana FLY