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harlan
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Comments (2)I have over fifty beehives on my place and well over two hundred within flying distance and three humingbird feeders that are visited constantly. Just make sure that your bird feeders have a deep nozzle on them as the bees will devour any sugar you put out if it's shallow enough for them to drink. Also, I don't think the birds are scared of bees. They work different flowers because of anatomy as I said above. The birds will collect nectar from trumpet shaped blooms while the bees need a flatter flower that they can access....See MoreSystemic Insecticide & Honey Bees
Comments (2)There has been no real research to determine that but simple logic tells me that if the systemic poison is in the leaves it will also be in any pollen because that poison will be in the sap of the plant which goes everywhere....See MoreFound four hummingbird chicks.
Comments (2)Do you still have the chicks? Where are you located?...See MoreWanted: Oregon Milkweed Seeds or Plants
Comments (1)I've been buying seeds for years from Ebay and they have all been good....See Morevickilovesboxers
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