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(More customer reviews)This feeder/waterer combo is by far the prettiest I have seen in a long time. The metal cap, base and hanger are a pretty copper color and the thick glass "silos" are stunning. Because of the thickness of the glass, the entire thing is quite weighty and substantial.
You fill each silo with seed and water by removing it from the hanger, turning it upside down and unscrewing the silo from the base and then filling. It doesn't hold a lot of seed or water, so I suspect I will have to refill often. Still, that isn't a huge drawback for me considering how beautiful it is.
The major design flaw is that the seed silo has no drainage holes in the bottom! This will definitely lead to soggy/moldy seed in the event of rain. Because of this, the only practical choices are to place it in a covered area, such as a porch or covered patio, or to drill drainage holes in the bottom of the seed silo. Since I wasn't anxious to have bird poop all over my patio, I chose to drill some holes with a small drill bit. It worked OK, although it was tedious trying to do it neatly so that it would be attractive on the outside. After I was done, I put some water in the bottom of the seed silo to make sure it drained quickly and freely and it seems to work fine. Since I live in Texas where we are in the middle of a drought, I haven't had the opportunity to see how it works in a rainstorm. I will update this review if it ever rains!
It's too bad Birdscapes neglected to allow for proper drainage because other than that, I would enthusiastically recommend this Sip and Seed Feeder.
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Birds need not only seeds, but also water, and you can make your yard more attractive to birds by providing both with the Birdscapes Copper Sip & Seed Feeder. The design includes two glass feeding silos that feature a patent pending collar that twists to present a seed and water opening. Each silo features an antique style, two-tone burnished copper cap and base. A decorative freeform hanger allows you to hang the silos in a variety of ways.
Two-Silo System Provides Both Seed and WaterBirds need water as much as they need food, and by providing both, your yard becomes a more welcoming place for birds. Some birds, like warblers and swallows, will only come if water is available. The Birdscapes Copper Sip & Seed Feeder comes with two complete silos, each of which can hold either seed or water.
Each silo features a patent pending collar that twists to present a seed or water opening. During winter's freezing temperatures, you can fill both with seed. Each silo can hold up to 1.15 pounds of seed or 22 ounces of water.
Adaptable Design with Decorative HangerThe two glass silos are perfect for use throughout the entire year, even in the toughest conditions. Each silo features an antique style, two-tone burnished copper cap and base, which serve to protect the feeder from above while providing a perching spot for birds below.
A freeform copper scroll hanger provides flexibility in choosing how to arrange the silos. You can hang both on either end of the hanger, or hang a single silo from the middle. The entire feeder measures 7 by 15.5 by 22 inches.
What's in the BoxTwo silos, one hanger and instructions.
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