I like my HummZinger but the Hbirds like the old fashioned el cheapo better. Plus, they have to hover, which is better entertainemnt. As for mixtures, it's an art. Early in the season, go 1:1 to attract them and then gradually reduce it to 4:1 over a few weeks after they arrive. Ramp it back up when they have young that will be heading south within a few weeks toward fall.

Having said that, the past two years have been terrible for hummers here. Used to have them nesting in the trees out back. Two summers ago, my neighbours took their feeder down in July... no Hbirds. It has been truly sad. Very few.

We had bunches of them at the feeders and at the hanging potted flowers (mostly mini petunias) but... they just haven't been around for whatever reason. Truly sad. Mum's favourite and she hasn't got a lot of birdwatching left.