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Submitted by flwrs on Fri, 04/11/2008 - 09:05

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Hello, I would love to know if there is a "homemade" recipe for Orioles. I have just received a feeder, with some nectar...but not sure if the store made nectar is bad for them just like the hummers?

Thanks for your help !

"Compost, because a rind is a terrible thing to waste !"

I always put out grape

Submitted by Mainegal on Sat, 04/12/2008 - 11:05.

I always put out grape jelly and oranges for them. they love them.

I use cream cheese containers and hang them up.

my dad made some orange holders, took a piece of wood and put a couple of dowels on it and a hook to hang it with and we use them every yr

Say, Laurie, there is a

Submitted by randy cobb on Sat, 04/12/2008 - 18:14.

Say, Laurie, there is a thread in the "picket fence" forum about what states we hail from. There is no representation from Maine in case you're interested.

Randy I did post in that

Submitted by Mainegal on Sun, 04/13/2008 - 10:03.

Randy

I did post in that thread that I was from Maine. It was awhile ago.,will have to see if it posted as I have been having puter problems with this site.

I checked again this evening

Submitted by randy cobb on Sun, 04/13/2008 - 22:58.

I checked again this evening and you were not there.

I am going to ...

Submitted by flwrs on Fri, 04/11/2008 - 21:18.

thanks Connie, I am going to put out some jelly and some oranges...I did read that they liked them, but want to hang the feeder also and didnt know what to put in it...thanks for the info...sure hope I get some !

Today I had yellow finches, titmice, woodpeckers, blue jays and cardinals at my feeders, it was a very active yard !

"Compost, because a rind is a terrible thing to waste !"

oriole & oranges

Submitted by gardenbarbie on Fri, 04/11/2008 - 20:59.

i have a nail pounded into a tree and just put orange halves on the nail,I never knew they would eat grape jelly ,thanks for the info.

I use the same recipe

Submitted by Lavender2 on Fri, 04/11/2008 - 14:30.

I use the same recipe as for hummers... 1 part sugar/4 parts water. Have you ever tried grape jelly or oranges to attract them? The Orioles here love the jelly.

~ Connie ~ Zone 5 ~ MN

My sister has a friend

Submitted by disgett on Fri, 04/11/2008 - 14:57.

My sister has a friend in Albuquerque NM and she uses grape jelly. What type of container do you use Connie? Let us know how it works.

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Oriole and

Submitted by Lavender2 on Fri, 04/11/2008 - 15:20.

Oriole and feeder

I'm not sure if you can see it real well in the photo, but I found this feeder at a wild bird store a few years ago. There's a small bowl in it to fill with jelly and pegs sticking out the sides for orange slices.

The jelly works great! ... they're picky, it has to be grape. I go through almost a jar a week. Several Orioles nest around here and bring their young. They go back and forth from the jelly to the nectar. Very fun to watch!