tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981695242465576319.post8844414734491820489..comments2023-03-24T04:25:59.335-04:00Comments on Wild Flora's Wild Gardening: "Dish-Style" Hummingbird FeedersWild Florahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12879469366372645504noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981695242465576319.post-28527923589985200722008-09-22T10:44:00.000-04:002008-09-22T10:44:00.000-04:00I have been happy with the HummZinger mini.I have been happy with the HummZinger mini.Mother Naturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14193426407858005058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981695242465576319.post-36111166652530789292008-06-16T06:48:00.000-04:002008-06-16T06:48:00.000-04:00A footnote to my previuos comment about plastic in...A footnote to my previuos comment about plastic in hummingbird feeders: I don't want to sound as though I'm not concerned about the possibility that environmental toxins might affect hummingbirds, but as a matter of general interest I thought it might be worth mentioning that they aren't necessarily more vulnerable to toxins just because they're smaller than humans are. For instance, a small rodent may be able to eat a mushroom that would kill a human, just because a mouse's metabolism is different from ours. In contrast, frogs and salamanders can be killed by oils commonly found on human hands (which is why you should never pick them up), not because they're smaller but because their skins are so fragile.Wild Florahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879469366372645504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981695242465576319.post-24281993648051565732008-06-16T06:35:00.000-04:002008-06-16T06:35:00.000-04:00Hi Sarah and thanks for your question about the po...Hi Sarah and thanks for your question about the possibility of hummingbirds being injured by chemicals in bird feeders. I need to do more research on this topic but my preliminary research suggests that as long as you change the liquid frequently (particularly in hot weather) the birds are probably going to be ok. One of the reasons I like the small feeders is that the birds empty them quickly, encouraging owners to refill refrequently. (I recommend refilling daily in hot weather.) This is not as much trouble as it sounds because the liquid can be prepared in batches and stored in the fridge.Wild Florahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879469366372645504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981695242465576319.post-176802658093543862008-06-13T07:02:00.000-04:002008-06-13T07:02:00.000-04:00I found your blog through Natural Life magazine. I...I found your blog through Natural Life magazine. It's great! These hummingbird feeders look really cool! I especially like the one that sticks on the window. My kids would love watching those beautiful creatures up so close!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981695242465576319.post-74931093510975183832008-04-21T13:41:00.000-04:002008-04-21T13:41:00.000-04:00Should we be concerned about harmful chemicals in ...Should we be concerned about harmful chemicals in plastic feeders, especially ones that sit in the sun? I know the government says there is reason to be concerned about plastic chemicals and baby bottles - could the same be said for tiny birds with miniscule kidneys and livers?Sarah O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01336602241504980801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981695242465576319.post-27778003870779112882008-04-17T15:16:00.000-04:002008-04-17T15:16:00.000-04:00Great information. Thank you so much. I like the...Great information. Thank you so much. I like these feeders much better.~~DeeThe Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13640870056010190961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3981695242465576319.post-62012759125766312862008-04-12T22:14:00.000-04:002008-04-12T22:14:00.000-04:00This is some good information. Thank you for doin...This is some good information. Thank you for doing the research.<BR/>CaroleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com