When Should I Start Feeding Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds start arriving when the weather starts to warm and can be pretty much anytime in the early spring. I found out last year that putting my feeders out early attracted more hummingbirds than I've ever had before.

They see red and so the possibility is when you put the feeders up early, they may be passing by, see them and stop to feed. Many people say that when that happens, they are likely to decide to make your area their home.

Obviously you have to be aware of freezing overnight temperatures as it's possible your drink could freeze and break your feeder. I think I pulled my feeder in twice last year but, again, it was well worth it as I had a lot more hummingbirds.