Moldy Hummer feeder question

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4 total messages Started by "Birdy60" Sat, 25 Sep 1999 00:00

#98999

Author: "Birdy60"
Date: Sat, 25 Sep 1999 00:00

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Hi all. I'm actualy quite embarrassed to post this question, as I have been
feeding hummers for three years now. Today, as I looked out at the feeder
right by my window, I was horrified to realize that there was a ton of mold
in it. It was clear for days, as it has been cool here. Then I look out, and
boom, lots of mold. I quick boiled up a solution and as soon as it was
cooled, changed it. BUT, in the meantime, with humers feeding from it, what
could happen to them? I had my 6 year old son nearly in tears because I was
telling him I had to change it because they could get sick and die. The odd
thing is, they never stopped drinking from it. I am never careless with my
hummer feeder, and this really took me by surprise. Please tell me, what can
happen to a hummer that drinks a moldy solution? I think I need a refresher
course!
Judy
Southern Illinois

Re: Moldy Hummer feeder question

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Author: prossfox@aol.com
Date: Sat, 09 Oct 1999 00:00

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You wrote:< Today, as I looked out at the feeder right by my window, I was
horrified to realize that there was a ton of mold
in it. It was clear for days, as it has been cool here.>
How many days was it hanging? I change mine at least every 4 days & more
frequently in warm weather. If I ever discover mold growing on them I use a
bleach solution but this hasn't happened at all this year- maybe because we
haven't been as humid. Keep an extra feeder & change them regularly. Make sure
it's dry before refilling too. I'm surprised a hummer would even drink from it.
The solution ferments. I imagine you would have drunken hummers! Pris


Pris

Re: Moldy Hummer feeder question

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Author: thebeat55
Date: Sat, 09 Oct 1999 00:00

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Hi Judy,
We know exactly what you're going through! The best thing to do is to
replace the moldy feeder with a clean one, take the moldy one inside
and wash it. That way the new, clean feeder will keep your hummers home!

Rooksie the Bird Man
www.sunsponges-birdhouses.com
sunsponges@abac.com



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Re: Moldy Hummer feeder question

#99743

Author: "Verdich"
Date: Sat, 09 Oct 1999 00:00

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Hi Pris and Rooksie, I've always been very careful to clean my feeders,
usually every 3-4 days. At the time I posted, it was cool for a long time.
It really was the oddest thing. It didn't get that cloudy look until it was
too late :-( And every time I wash it, I use vinegar in the water since I
read on this ng that it would help. Believe me, I have been more careful,
and thanks for the advice. And who knows, maye he kept coming back for the
fermented sugar buzz? Maybe he was Otis (from the Andy Griffith show)
reincarnated!
Judy

PRossfox <prossfox@aol.com> wrote in message
news:19991009183218.05162.00000265@ng-fm1.aol.com...
> You wrote:< Today, as I looked out at the feeder right by my window, I was
> horrified to realize that there was a ton of mold
> in it. It was clear for days, as it has been cool here.>
> How many days was it hanging? I change mine at least every 4 days & more
> frequently in warm weather. If I ever discover mold growing on them I use
a
> bleach solution but this hasn't happened at all this year- maybe because
we
> haven't been as humid. Keep an extra feeder & change them regularly. Make
sure
> it's dry before refilling too. I'm surprised a hummer would even drink
from it.
> The solution ferments. I imagine you would have drunken hummers! Pris
>
>
> Pris

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