Coarsen the peanut butter with cornmeal or bread crumbs to eliminate choking and hang it from a tree in empty orange halves. Hummingbird nectar is a special dish which can easily be prepared during a spare evening or Sunday afternoon. Bring the mixture to a boil, then allow the solution to cool. Fill your feeder and place the remaining nectar in the refrigerator until needed. Clean and refill the feeder at least once a week to reduce the growth of fungus.
Hummingbirds are attracted to red, so use a feeder that has red components.
Place the feeder in a somewhat shaded area near a flower garden. Do not add red food coloring to the nectar and do not substitute the sugar with honey. H aving two or more feeders cuts down on competition among species. For example, chickadees and titmice will readily approach a window feeder, while larger birds, such as jays and cardinals, prefer to feed farther from human habitation. Wherever you place your feeders, do not become upset if the birds do not immediately take advantage of the food you are offering.