| This is the technique I used to get our backyard | | | | hummingbirds. |
| hummingbirds to eat from my hand. | | | | 5. HAVE PATIENCE!! It could take weeks of trying |
| 1. Make a hand feeder by removing the top part of a | | | | before they'll land on your hand feeder. Continue |
| small hummingbird feeder & use only the base | | | | putting up & taking down the regular feeders. |
| that has the perches & feeding holes. Fill this | | | | 6. Once they've begun eating from your hand feeder |
| part with the nectar that is usually in the feeder. | | | | & trusting you - try smiling & talking quietly |
| 2. Wear bright colors such as red or pink, as | | | | to them. |
| hummingbirds are most attracted to these colors (a | | | | 7. Remember to always be kind & loving with |
| flower print shirt will work well also). | | | | the birds, as it is a great honor that they trust you |
| 3. Put all your hummingbird feeders inside and stand | | | | & allow you to get that close to them. |
| with your hand feeder in a spot where one of your | | | | 8. Don't be afraid to try new things like holding a real |
| regular feeders used to be (as they will be looking | | | | red or pink flower in your hand or pour some liquid |
| for their food in that spot already). Keep your hand | | | | nectar in your cupped hand & see if they'll |
| as steady as possible & don't make any sudden | | | | respond and eat directly from your hand. |
| movements. | | | | Good luck & have fun! |
| 4. Project happy, loving thoughts to the | | | | |