How to Clean a Hummingbird Feeder: Why It Needs to Happen More Often Than You Think

How To Clean Hummingbird Feeder

A hummingbird feeder that looks clean on the outside can have mold growing in the ports that is entirely invisible to you, but not to hummingbirds. Nectar spoils much faster than dry seed, meaning these feeders require a strict and frequent maintenance routine. Keeping your hummingbirds safe and returning all season requires knowing exactly how … Read more

How Often Should You Clean Your Bird Feeder? (The Answer Depends on the Weather)

How Often To Clean Bird Feeder

The standard advice is to wash seed feeders every two weeks and nectar feeders weekly. From what I have seen, weather and bird traffic dictate the real schedule. Wet weather, a high volume of visiting birds, or the sight of a single sick bird will require you to wash everything much sooner. This guide breaks … Read more