Best Placement for Your Humhum Feeder
For the best feeding experience, we recommend installing your Wuzutech Happy Birdy Humhum on a flat, level, and stable surface whenever possible.
Keeping the feeder upright helps maintain proper nectar flow and minimizes the chance of dripping.
Why Positioning Matters
The Happy Birdy Humhum is designed to work most effectively when kept in an upright position. Like many nectar feeders, a small amount of dripping may occur if the feeder is tilted, hung unevenly, or exposed to excessive movement.
You may notice minor leakage or dripping when the feeder is:
- Hung at a forward angle
- Tilted to one side
- Installed on an uneven surface
- Suspended from branches that sway significantly in the wind
This is typically caused by changes in nectar distribution inside the reservoir rather than a product defect.
Recommended Position
✅ Keep the feeder as upright as possible.
✅ Install on a level, stable surface whenever available.
✅ Check that the feeder remains balanced after filling.
✅ Periodically inspect the feeder's position, especially after strong winds.
❌ Avoid mounting the feeder at a noticeable forward angle.
❌ Avoid highly unstable or heavily slanted branches.
Helpful Tips for Hanging on Trees
If you prefer to hang or strap your Humhum feeder outdoors, these simple adjustments can help keep it level and reduce dripping:
✅ Use Two Attachment Points
Securing the feeder from two points instead of one can help prevent excessive swinging and maintain a more stable position.
✅ Add a Small Stabilizing Weight
A lightweight weather-resistant weight attached below the feeder can help keep it vertical during breezy conditions.
✅ Use Adjustable Tree Straps
Adjustable straps allow you to fine-tune the feeder's position and keep it level even on uneven tree trunks.
✅ Mount to a Flat Bracket or Board
Installing a small horizontal platform or mounting bracket on the tree can provide a more stable base than hanging directly from a branch.
✅ Choose Sturdy Branches
Branches that are relatively straight and strong will help minimize movement and maintain a consistent feeding position.
Quick Tip
A perfectly level installation is not always necessary, but keeping the Happy Birdy Humhum as upright and stable as possible will provide the best performance and help minimize occasional dripping.
Still need help? Create a support request with our customer service team and we'd be happy to help.