natureman
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That is a crazy amount of hummingbirds. For 20 years I have never had more than one on the feeders at a time because the dominate one drives the others off.Due to health I had to stop my feeders at the end of last year..We had one heck of a crowd feeding..Love to listen to them when they are close enough to hear.
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When feeding Humming birds you have to be careful. If you provide them with plenty of food, they will have several clutches, because their is no worry about food..It becomes a responcibilty to continue feeding until they Migrate..I have had close to 50-75, I would wager each year..I was going through 10lbs of sugar a week..We love them, but can't continue because of health. I have had the wonder of watching two mate, one time. Not at all what you think it would be, my Bride and I were amazed when we realized what they were doing...That is a crazy amount of hummingbirds. For 20 years I have never had more than one on the feeders at a time because the dominate one drives the others off.