Don't Harm Hummingbirds and Orioles: How to Properly Clean Nectar Feeders

Clean hummingbird feeder To protect the health of your hummingbirds and orioles you should use these proven methods to properly and safely clean nectar feeders. Brushes: https://tinyurl.com/bdcrur2t Easy-to-Clean Hummingbird Feeders: https://tinyurl.com/bdhnpj94 Mark McKellar is a wildlife biologist with over 35 years of bird study experience. He has a degree in Fish and Wildlife Sciences from North Carolina State University and has worked for the Department of the Army, the Wildlife Departments of North Carolina and Missouri. He ran nature centers for many years in Missouri and Pennsylvania before buying the Backyard Bird Center in the Northland area of Kansas City. Mark has led hundreds of bird hikes both locally and abroad. He has taught classes about birds and other wildlife to groups of all ages and brings that knowledge to the customers of his retail business every day. More information about Mark at https://backyardbirdcenter.com/about-... #marksbackyardbirds, #birdfeeder, #hummingbirds FOLLOW Facebook:   / backyardbirdcenter   Instagram:   / marksbackyardbirds   Do you want to be an Insider? https://shopbackyardbirdcenter.com/pa... SUPPORT Visit our website: http://backyardbirdcenter.com Shop our online store: http://shopbackyardbirdcenter.com MORE INFORMATION Contact: [email protected] Cover photo by Pat White Join our FREE Facebook Community Group:   / 1055480298992527   Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Mark's Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/marksback... CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:10 Request from YouTube: Cleaning Hummingbird Feeders 00:22 Concerns About Using Detergents 00:32 Changing Sugar Water Regularly 01:00 Relating Sugar Water to Kool-Aid 01:18 Simple Cleaning Process 01:33 Using Dawn Dishwashing Liquid 02:02 Importance of Thorough Rinsing 02:21 Cleaning the Ports 03:14 Gravity Type Hummingbird Feeders 03:54 Using Brushes for Cleaning 04:08 Cleaning Difficult Black Mold 04:21 10% Bleach Solution for Tough Cleaning 04:34 Letting Feeders Air Out 04:47 Wrapping Up: Clean Feeders for Healthy Birds