https://www.sweet-seed.com Micro Batch Bird feed Fri, 19 Mar 2021 18:01:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.1 https://i2.wp.com/www.sweet-seed.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cropped-site_icon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 https://www.sweet-seed.com 32 32 107946675 https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/dont-freeze-up-keep-nectar-liquid-in-a-frost/ https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/dont-freeze-up-keep-nectar-liquid-in-a-frost/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2019 08:00:10 +0000 https://www.sweet-seed.com/?p=7038 When temperatures start to drop and frosts occur nightly in late fall and early winter, hummingbirds are long gone, right? Not always! Some hummingbirds overwinter in cooler areas, some may be late on their annual migration and some may be lost and looking for a snack far outside their expected ranges. Whatever the reason, however, […]]]> https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/dont-freeze-up-keep-nectar-liquid-in-a-frost/feed/ 0 7038 https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/where-do-hummingbirds-go-in-winter/ https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/where-do-hummingbirds-go-in-winter/#respond Wed, 09 Oct 2019 08:00:32 +0000 https://www.sweet-seed.com/?p=7009 Hummingbirds are some of the most sought after and desirable backyard birds, eagerly anticipated when they arrive in spring, brightening the summer months with their frequent visits, and missed in fall when they leave on their migrations. But where do hummingbirds go in winter? Why Hummingbirds Leave in Winter Hummingbirds need abundant nectar and insects […]]]> https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/where-do-hummingbirds-go-in-winter/feed/ 0 7009 https://www.sweet-seed.com/birding-101/put-the-rake-away-let-birds-enjoy-leaf-litter/ https://www.sweet-seed.com/birding-101/put-the-rake-away-let-birds-enjoy-leaf-litter/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2019 08:00:59 +0000 https://www.sweet-seed.com/?p=7031 Raking is no one’s favorite lawn and garden chore, but your backyard birds are the perfect excuse – and a legitimate one! – to put the rake down and leave yard debris alone. But do you know just how valuable those fallen leaves can be? What Is Leaf Litter? Leaf litter is a lot more […]]]> https://www.sweet-seed.com/birding-101/put-the-rake-away-let-birds-enjoy-leaf-litter/feed/ 0 7031 https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/will-keeping-feeders-up-late-in-the-season-prevent-hummingbirds-from-migrating/ https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/will-keeping-feeders-up-late-in-the-season-prevent-hummingbirds-from-migrating/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2019 08:00:24 +0000 https://www.sweet-seed.com/?p=7016 It is always sad when hummingbirds start to migrate south and are around the yard less and less in late summer and fall. It is a common misconception, however, that leaving feeders up as days grow shorter and cooler will interfere with migration or even prevent hummingbirds from migrating altogether. In fact, late season hummingbird […]]]> https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/will-keeping-feeders-up-late-in-the-season-prevent-hummingbirds-from-migrating/feed/ 0 7016 https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/how-do-you-clean-a-hummingbird-feeder/ https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/how-do-you-clean-a-hummingbird-feeder/#respond Wed, 15 May 2019 08:00:38 +0000 https://www.sweet-seed.com/?p=7013 A clean hummingbird feeder is a beautiful, sparkling gem in your yard, glittering like a tasty beacon to attract hungry hummers. A dirty hummingbird feeder, on the other hand, can be a dull, sticky, smelly mess that not only discourages hummingbirds, but could attract unwelcome wildlife like stinging insects, voracious ants and scavenging raccoons. Fortunately, […]]]> https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/how-do-you-clean-a-hummingbird-feeder/feed/ 0 7013 https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/is-there-any-proof-that-red-dye-in-nectar-will-hurt-hummingbirds/ https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/is-there-any-proof-that-red-dye-in-nectar-will-hurt-hummingbirds/#respond Wed, 08 May 2019 08:00:04 +0000 https://www.sweet-seed.com/?p=7024 It is no secret that hummingbirds are attracted to the color red. Red flowers are some of their favorite blooms, hummingbird feeders often feature red parts and accents, and these curious birds might investigate anything red, including painted patio furniture, red toys on the lawn, or the jaunty pointed hat of a garden gnome. To […]]]> https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/is-there-any-proof-that-red-dye-in-nectar-will-hurt-hummingbirds/feed/ 0 7024 https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/will-a-praying-mantis-actually-eat-a-hummingbird/ https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/will-a-praying-mantis-actually-eat-a-hummingbird/#respond Wed, 01 May 2019 08:00:26 +0000 https://www.sweet-seed.com/?p=7027 The photos are graphic, sensational, and distressing, but are they true? Will a praying mantis actually eat a hummingbird? Learning the truth behind this outrageous claim can help birders protect their favorite flying jewels with ease. Doubting the Photos The image of a mangled hummingbird dangling from the sharply jagged forearms of a praying mantis […]]]> https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/will-a-praying-mantis-actually-eat-a-hummingbird/feed/ 0 7027 https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/what-do-hummingbirds-eat-other-than-nectar/ https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/what-do-hummingbirds-eat-other-than-nectar/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2019 08:00:51 +0000 https://www.sweet-seed.com/?p=7020 Hummingbirds are well known for their fondness for nectar, whether it is the natural nectar produced by flowers, specially formulated commercial solutions and concentrates or simple homemade sugar water. Nectar alone, however, does not provide hummingbirds with full and complete nutrition, as it lacks protein, amino acids and many trace vitamins and minerals that hummingbirds […]]]> https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/what-do-hummingbirds-eat-other-than-nectar/feed/ 0 7020 https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/will-orioles-drink-out-of-hummingbird-feeders/ https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/will-orioles-drink-out-of-hummingbird-feeders/#respond Wed, 17 Apr 2019 08:00:05 +0000 https://www.sweet-seed.com/?p=7035 Hummingbirds aren’t the only birds with a sweet tooth for sugary nectar, and birders who feed hummingbirds may also find nectar-loving orioles at their feeders. But do orioles really need their own special feeders, or will they drink out of hummingbird feeders? Nectar Preferences Hummingbirds prefer a sugar water solution with a ratio of four […]]]> https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/will-orioles-drink-out-of-hummingbird-feeders/feed/ 0 7035 https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/how-can-i-attract-hummingbirds-to-my-feeders/ https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/how-can-i-attract-hummingbirds-to-my-feeders/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2019 08:00:27 +0000 https://www.sweet-seed.com/?p=7042 Feeding hummingbirds can be a joy for birders, but just putting out a nectar feeder will not make flocks of hummingbirds suddenly appear. With some easy tricks, however, you can invite hummingbirds to your feeders and your yard will be a-flutter with these flying jewels before you know it. Use an Attractive Feeder The type […]]]> https://www.sweet-seed.com/hummingbirds/how-can-i-attract-hummingbirds-to-my-feeders/feed/ 0 7042