Bee Proof Hummingbird Feeder

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In pursuit of the holy grail of a bee-proof hummingbird feeder, my next offering takes shape. To join the bottle neck with a common soda bottle cap, simply super glue a bottle feeder hook or J-hook onto a bottle cap to hang it in place. Press on flowers for added visual appeal. Fill the feeder with nectar mix up to the holes - 1/4 cup sugar dissolved in one cup of water. Wash off any spills and hang it up for hummingbirds to enjoy. September 15, 2016 To prevent flexing and nectar spillage, I reinforced the bottom with ribs. Moving the ports up 2 mm was also a strategic decision. When full, bees or wasps still try to drink from the feeder, but wasp guards aim to confuse them. The question remains: can hummingbirds poke through? Print Settings: Printer: FlashForge Creator Pro Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.18 mm base, 0.12 mm flowers Infill: 30%, 3 shells, 1 mm top and bottom Notes: Printed in white to keep the nectar mix cool during summer months. I've made one feeder in PLA and another in ABS. Both are serviceable, although the bottle neck threads print better in PLA. Designed according to PCO 1881 neck finish standard, the threads have a slight overhang due to their blow-molded plastic origins.