What did you do in the garden today?

[MissChick@dee]

Yes, hummy birds are mean little beasties. I don't care how cute they are! LOL.

In Ohio, we had two nests, one on each side of the house. HOLY MOLY did those two families fight. One day I was out staining the fence. I spent the whole day being bombarded by angry hummingbirds. Apparently I was in their zone. Their beaks are sharp, and when they smack you in the head, it feels like someone hitting you with a large stale marshmallow.

DIppy birds. I WAS THE ONE FEEDING YOU!

 

[LittleMissCountry]

I had three feeders outside my kitchen window and had to move it because of “Hank” my neighbors cat. Moved the feeders to the tree by the run. Hank would lay on the tin roof of the run and grab the birds. He’d challenge my chickens or just lay under the tree. His owners told me to spray him with a hose. Like I’m standing there 24/7 with the hose
We live trapped him. Left him overnight (on purpose) then gave him a good soak down with the hose. He ran home and hasn’t been back.
We told his owners they said “Good”
We have a mean one every year too. Last year one figured out that our large windows kill. He’d pull up at the last second and save himself. So far this year I haven’t found any stunned or dead hummers.
There are some that will still come to the kitchen window to tell me a feeder is empty.
In the evening when all the males come to feed Wowzzza! The noise ...the drama ... I’m glad my tree has gotten bigger now I can sit under it without getting pooped on. Lol
Sorry about your neighbors bees almost sounds like some careless chemical spraying all it takes is a breeze ya know?

Ooh, I would be mad, too, if it was a neighbors cat. I can't too angry at our own cat, especially when the poor birds were doing it to themselves.

The bees were a mystery. I sure hope it wasn't chemical spraying because that might put the fault on us, although we were super careful. We use a company that the neighbors recommended, as they told us that they use a "bee safe" spray. With all the black widows you pretty much have to have some kind of chemical spray. We also make sure to tell them when the company is coming out, and they cover their hives. I would feel awful if it was us!!!

 

[LittleMissCountry]

How could everyone NOT be happy! Great picture love your Guard Dog awh...

The dog was trying to find a way in. She is still a puppy and we are trying to train her not to chase chickens.

 

[LittleMissCountry]

Yes, hummy birds are mean little beasties. I don't care how cute they are! LOL.

In Ohio, we had two nests, one on each side of the house. HOLY MOLY did those two families fight. One day I was out staining the fence. I spent the whole day being bombarded by angry hummingbirds. Apparently I was in their zone. Their beaks are sharp, and when they smack you in the head, it feels like someone hitting you with a large stale marshmallow.

DIppy birds. I WAS THE ONE FEEDING YOU!

Yikes! I have never had one attack me! They always keep their distance from us.

 

[cavemanrich]

In Ohio, we had two nests, one on each side of the house. HOLY MOLY did those two families fight.

I suspect that those had ties to the Hatfield's, and McCoys

 

[cavemanrich]

The bees were a mystery.

My neighbor that lives 1/2 block away lost his bees over winter. We are city slickers in Metro area, so not much chemical farm type spraying here.
He suspects a Jailbreak/runaway since there were not that many dead bees left. Maybe 1000..
We like getting honey from him,,,,,,,,,,,,, since a talking point is.. WE ARE EATING OUR FLOWERS' NECTAR. His bees obviously visit our garden.
He purchased a new queen for his hive. Not sure how the honey production is going currently.

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

My neighbor that lives 1/2 block away lost his bees over winter. We are city slickers in Metro area, so not much chemical farm type spraying here.
He suspects a Jailbreak/runaway since there were not that many dead bees left. Maybe 1000..
We like getting honey from him,,,,,,,,,,,,, since a talking point is.. WE ARE EATING OUR FLOWERS' NECTAR. His bees obviously visit our garden.
He purchased a new queen for his hive. Not sure how the honey production is going currently.

I really worry when I hear about a colony of bees dying. I looked into having hives on my property however the bear population around here makes it difficult. The few hive keepers have chain link and electric fencing to protect against bears. The best I can do is to keep plants that attract bees and not use any chemicals that would harm the bees.

 

[cavemanrich]

the bear population around here makes it difficult.

Only bears around my parts are these.

Spoiler: bears

 

[MissChick@dee]

Ooh, I would be mad, too, if it was a neighbors cat. I can't too angry at our own cat, especially when the poor birds were doing it to themselves.

The bees were a mystery. I sure hope it wasn't chemical spraying because that might put the fault on us, although we were super careful. We use a company that the neighbors recommended, as they told us that they use a "bee safe" spray. With all the black widows you pretty much have to have some kind of chemical spray. We also make sure to tell them when the company is coming out, and they cover their hives. I would feel awful if it was us!!!

Sounds like you covered all your bases. Bee’s travel far who knows what they get into.

 

[MissChick@dee]

Only bears around my parts are these.

Spoiler: bears

Really Rich?
What no Beer?