Design & DIY Keep hummingbirds happy with this DIY feeder By Lora Kee Published: September 23, 2016 Updated: February 27, 2025 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel If you delight in watching hummingbirds as much as we do, add this DIY feeder to your porch, then sit quietly and wait for the telltale hum as the birds come to feed. But make sure you use a formula or recipe specifically for hummingbirds. The little guys burn through a lot of calories flapping their wings 50 to 60 times a second, so it’s important that they have a high-energy food source. Related Story 5 species of hummingbirds you can spot in Canada Related Story Cottage Q&A: Feeding hummingbirds