How to Make a Hummingbird Dripper

Set the garden hose onto a flat work surface. Secure the end cap to one end of the hose.

Drill one small hole into the topside of the garden hose 2 to 6 inches from the end cap. You are making an opening in the top of the hose but not through it.

Attach a drip irrigation regulator to your outdoor water faucet. The faucet is usually found at the back of a house near the bottom of the building and top of the foundation.

Secure the open hose end to the drip regulator. Run the hose along the ground to the bird bath or post where the drip feature is placed to attract hummingbirds. Be sure to position the hose to keep the drilled hole on the top surface.

Insert one end of the 1/8-inch tubing into the drilled hole in the garden hose. Make sure that the tubing is fully open. If the hole is too tight and crushes the sides of the tubing, enlarge it slightly with the power drill.

Run the tubing up the support pole of the birdbath, shepherd's hook or post. Secure it in place with plastic zip ties.

Cut excess tubing away with a utility knife. The tubing should extend up over the top of the basin about 2 to 6 inches. Attach the emitter to the end of the tubing. Secure the tubing to the edge of the basin with weatherproof tape. Turn the outdoor water faucet on to check the regulation of the water drops.