Hummingbird Feeder Cost

• A basic plastic red hummingbird feeder will cost from $5 to $10, such as this Garden Treasures feeder from the Lowe's home improvement store.
• More ornate and whimsical feeders, made of blown glass, ceramic or metal works, cost between $15 and $100. For example, this Ferris wheel feeder costs $48.
• Birdwatchers.com offers a hummingbird feeder gift set for $45.

• Feeders should feature red accents. This visually attracts the hummingbird.
• Look for a feeder that has built-in bee-guards. This is a design feature that keeps the nectar level too low for a bee or wasp to reach but within range for a hummingbird to reach.
• There are different types of feeders to consider. Arguably the biggest breakthrough in this relatively simple contraption since its 1920s invention is the top-fill feeder, which is easier to fill with nectar than the traditional bottom-fill feeder.

• If ants become a problem, an "ant moat" can be purchased for about $6. The ant moat is a small plastic cup that hangs above the feeder to capture the ants before they are able to climb into the feeder.
• Hummingbird nectar can be purchased in ready-made form or as a just-add-water mix. Nectar mix costs between $5 and $10 anywhere feeders are sold. Two liters of Garden Song Ready-to-Use nectar is about $7.
• Make nectar by dissolving one cup of sugar into four cups of boiling water. Let cool. Sugar costs about $5 for a 5-pound bag. Do not use artificial sweeteners as they ferment more quickly and fermented sugar can harm hummingbirds.
• Hanging brackets or extension hooks cost anywhere from $3 to $25 depending on the durability and size.
• Special hummingbird feeder brushes are available at bird feeder stores online, such as Humming-Birds.com, for about $6.

• Many well-made hummingbird feeders can be purchased used at Amazon or eBay for under $20.

• Hummingbird feeders are widely available in the home and garden section of stores like Target, hardware stores like Ace Hardware and at various online retailers, such as Humming-Birds.com
• The National Audubon Society provides a list of hummingbird feeder facts and tips.

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