Mother Hummingbirds feed their chicks for about two weeks after they leave the nest. The chicks will stay in one spot on a tree where Mom can find them and she'll come by every 30-45 minutes but decrease the amount of food by withholding or not feeding. Sometimes she catches flies in front of the chick to show it how to hunt. Sometimes she feeds on the flowers right in front of the chick. This goes on for about 2 weeks and after that, it's up to the chick to figure it out. Talk about personal re