Now it’s Easy to Keep the Nectar Flowing in Your Hummingbird Feeder this Winter. If you feed hummingbirds, you know how awful it feels to wake up in the morning to a frozen hummingbird feeder. You miss out on the joy of watching those incredible creatures. More importantly, what are those little guys going to eat? If your feeder is frozen, so is your neighbor’s. The Hummer Hearth provides an effective, simple solution to frozen hummingbird feeders. Simply attach Hummer Hearth to your existing hummingbird feeder (please note hummingbird feeder not included) then turn on before the temperature dips below freezing. Effective. The Hummer Hearth, with its simple yet effective design, will keep a smaller hummingbird feeder thawed to about 15 degrees F with a single 7 watt light bulb (included). Easy. The Hummer Hearth it’s easy to attach to a wide range of hummingbird feeders with a ring-style perch. It is held in place with adjustable hooks. Simple. A 7 watt or (optional) 15 watt incandescent light bulb applies heat to the bottom of the feeder which gently heats the nectar to a safe temperature and prevents freezing. Versatile. A 15 watt bulb (not included) will typically keep a smaller feeder thawed to about 5 degrees F. (This is a guideline; feeder type and conditions affect the freezing point.) Inexpensive to Operate. Your Hummer Hearth uses just pennies of electricity a day. Feeders come in a dizzying array of styles; some are great candidates for the Hummer Hearth; some are not. You may want to consider using a feeder better suited to the Hummer Hearth during the freezing season. Feeder Features that Work Best with a Hummer Hearth. The Hummer Hearth will provide at least some freeze protection to any feeder to which it is attached. Certain features help the Hummer Hearth to keep nectar thawed at lower temperatures. Flat or Rounded Bottom Hummer Hearth works best when in contact with the bottom of the feeder without any air gaps.
