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You should take your hummingbird feeders down in Indiana by mid-November, or two weeks after you last see a hummingbird use them. Migrating hummingbirds will have departed Indiana by this time. You don`t have to worry that leaving your feeders up will discourage hummingbirds from migrating.
The ruby-throated hummingbird is the only species of hummingbird that nests in the Hoosier state. These colorful visitors are migratory and arrive from their wintering grounds around mid-April. Ruby-throated hummingbirds remain throughout the summer and can begin fall migration as early as late-July.
Q: When should I take down my feeders in the fall? A: You can leave your feeders out for as long as you have hummingbirds around. You can even continue to provide the feeder after your hummingbirds disappear—late migrants or out-of-range species can show up into early winter.
How long do hummingbirds stay in Indiana? Some Ruby-throated hummingbirds stay in Indiana year-round. The first migrating hummingbirds arrive in Indiana at the end of March and the last migrating hummingbirds that leave Indiana are usually gone by early November.
At the end of every summer, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds (the only common species in the state) depart Indiana to migrate south to southern Mexico and Central America. They spend the winter here in the warm weather before coming back next spring!
Saying Goodbye in the Autumn!
In the Autumn we recommend leaving your feeders up for approximately two (2) weeks after you have seen the last hummingbird. There might be one or a few travelers migrating in need of a stop-over meal. They might stay for one day or several.
Migrating hummingbirds start to visit flowering plants and nectar feeders in March and usually stick around through May.
Hummingbirds are remarkably tolerant of cold weather, so it`s likely your bird will be fine if it can continue to find food. Individuals of a few hummingbird species, most often Rufous but also some Allen`s, Anna`s, and others, have been wintering further north in recent years.
It makes them feel exposed and unsafe. Instead, you`ll want to place your new feeder near some sheltering plants, but also in a spot that provides a wide, unobstructed view from another angle. This allows any new hummingbirds a chance to see the feeder when they zip through your neighborhood.
Vinegar is a good alternative to dish soap too as it has sterilizing qualities. Fill the bottle up with 2 parts water to 1 part vinegar and let it soak for several hours. Be sure to rinse thoroughly before refilling with nectar.
Hummingbirds are typically in Illinois from May to October, according to the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. During the winter season, the birds fly to Central America and Mexico.
Hummingbirds are attracted to nectar-producing flowers native to the bird`s range, like coral honeysuckle, bee balm, buckeye, and cardinal flower. Many of the plants they naturally feed on have red or orange blooms. Most hummingbird feeders are red to mimic the native plants they naturally feed on.
DNR has lifted its recommendation for Indiana residents to refrain from feeding birds in all counties. Residents throughout Indiana may again put out their bird feeders if they are comfortable doing so and are not observing sick or dead birds in their yard.
New York boasts a long hummingbird season. Hummingbirds should arrive by early to mid-May, although you may be lucky and see one in late April. After a season of mating, laying eggs, and raising their young, hummingbirds depart New York near the end of September and early October.
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Auto feed doesn’t work
ANSWER : Take the end apart and make sure the line is not getting bound up or is not over filled to where it can not move freely
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Motor stops, washer was working , full level in oil and good oil. Don’t starts again, apparently barred engine, does not “turn” around.
ANSWER : Whats it like if you remove the pump and gearbox if driven by a gearbox?
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Auto feed will not work
ANSWER : It’s cheapest to buy a new one. I had that problem last year.
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Motor starts, stops, starts, stops etc never running completely. not putting out much water pressure. not building pressure??
ANSWER : Is you nozzle plugged? That is what this sounds like.
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I cannot get the line to feed as it is used up. bumping does no good. the spring is in place. thanks for your help
ANSWER : Did you wind in the new string in the correct direction? The string should be wound in the SAME direction that the head spins.
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Pump works for about 20 seconds then stops for 40 seconds then starts again.
ANSWER : This sounds as if motor is overheating and the thermal switch is stopping it (why it restarts by itself) if a pump is overheating then a few reasons need be looked at , is pump encountering higher viscosity’s than designed for and is having trouble moving liquid fast enough , is distance pump has to lift liquid over what it’s designed to do most of these pumps use liquid it’s moving to provide cooling to pump , is liquid it’s moving warm/Hot allready if so use different type of pump (non submerged) and last but not least is pump worn out and is failing moving parts wearing together make heat !!! ?
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Starts and stops starts and stops blowing snow, is the belt lose or waren or streched ? model 3650 6.5
ANSWER : Take the black cover off of the side (left) and look at the belt. It is probably worn out.
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When should one quit feeding hummingbirds in Northern MN
ANSWER : When you don’t see them anymore. prob. by first frost
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