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(More customer reviews)The English Ivy Birdbath is beautiful. It is very good quality and easy to put together.
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5/13/2012
Midas-Lin Co Ltd-Import Englis Ivy Alu Birdbath C805-66 Bird Bath Review
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(More customer reviews)The English Ivy Birdbath is beautiful. It is very good quality and easy to put together.
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5/03/2012
Perky-Pet 218 Masterpiece Top-Fill Hummingbird Feeder, 16-Ounce Capacity Review
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(More customer reviews)I have several glass Perky Pet hummingbird feeders of three sizes and have always thought they are the best. I ordered this new model to see if it could be as good or better. At first I didn't like it because the fluid leaked out of the flowers while I attempted to get the top screwed on, but then I learned how to properly fill it--- get the top on as quickly as possible! If the feeder is completely full and the lid is twisted on quickly, the air bubble forms a vacuum before any food spills out of the flowers. I still like the glass feeders better than plastic bottled ones for durability and cleaning. The red plastic on this feeder faded to bright pink after a month in the sun. Also, I painted the white flowers yellow and painted the perches green, which I believe is much better than the original white plastic.
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2/27/2012
Perky Pet Products 211 Hummingbird Feeder Review
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(More customer reviews)This has been my first summer in the USA, and with it came the opportunity to entice the peculiarly lovely hummingbirds into closer view. Of course everything comes with a price tag, and in this case, it was the cost of the feeders. I have not been disappointed by this feeder. I would have given it 5 stars, but for the fact that there is no perch for the birds to land on and feed. It does not seem to bother the birds however.
I have bought 7 feeders, of which 4 have been these. The hummingbirds are so aggressively territorial that one bird (usually a female) will dominate one feeder. They will try to dominate more than one if they can. They usually find a perch in clear view of their 'treasure'. When a rival approaches there is a flurry of wings and agitated twittering as the newcomer is chased away. To counter this, I have learned to position each one just out of sight of the others. I can watch them, but they cannot see each other. It seems to work.
I have tried other feeders. However my logic for selecting this feeder is as follows. There is a definite need to clean the feeder and to replace nectar each week - even if it is not finished. It is therefore worthwhile to have more smaller feeders rather than one or two larger ones which waste the nectar. At least that works well for my birds. Hence the reason for having 4 of these 8 oz size feeders. The fact that these feeders are plastic rather than glass makes for a safer re-hanging each week. I have all the grace of an olympic gymnast when on stepladders - unfortunately it is not intentional. I could trip over a painted line in the street. So if you have any doubts about ever dropping the feeder, I recommend the plastic variety. The hummers really do no seem to have preference for the material.
On preferences of hummingbirds - one other point. I find the Instant Nectar product from Perky Pets to be the most popular with our birds - BUT - it has to be made with filtered water. Otherwise they really do not visit the feeders so often. The highly chlorinated water of Houston does seem to be a turn off for them.
Enjoy your birds
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The Clear Plastic Feeder is a classically designed hummingbird feeder that will give you years of bird-watching enjoyment. It has a plastic feeding bottle specially crafted to be strong, durable, and clear so you can see the nectar level. The bottle has an 8-ounce capacity and the feeder has a shatter-proof, no-drop feeding base so nectar will not be wasted. There are 3 feeding stations, each with a snap-on yellow flower accent to add interest and attract birds to the feeder. Perky-Pet Products is dedicated to giving you the very highest quality and performance, so you can be sure their products and accessories are dependable.
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2/16/2012
Classic Brands 32 Bliss Hummingbird Feeder, Plastic, 13-Ounce Capacity Review
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(More customer reviews)This is a great feeder! I just started to get into hummingbirds and wanted a feeder that wouldn't be a pain to clean. This one comes apart easily and I love the modern design!
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1/31/2012
Outdoor Seasons 251 Oriole Feeder Review
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(More customer reviews)This feeder did not last a week. The Orioles sat on the perches to feed. One perch broke off on the third day and the other two the next day. The inside got moldy on the hanger in a few days and it was impossible to open the bottle or base to thoroughly clean it out before refilling. I now have a totally worthless feeder and have used it for less than a week. This was a gift from my granddaughter so I don't have a receipt or I would return it. The company should read this and send me a refund. Don't buy this product, it is worthless junk!
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12/05/2011
Perky Pet Strawberry Hummingbird Feeder Review
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(More customer reviews)Filled the feeder, placed in tree - found hummingbird food all over my deck furniture.. LEAKS. Do not recommend.
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The Strawberry Style Hummingbird Feeder adds natural orchard colors to your garden, patio, or deck. The strawberry-shaped feeding bottle is made of durable, shatter-proof plastic and has a generous 48-ounce capacity. The feeder has a drip-resistant feeding base so nectar will not be wasted. There are 3 feeding stations, each with a charming flower accent to add interest and attract birds to the feeder. Perky-Pet Products is dedicated to giving you the very highest quality and performance, so you can be sure their products and accessories are dependable.
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10/21/2011
Birdschoice Recycled Doubled Cake Pileated Suet with Hanging Cable Review
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(More customer reviews)Very durable manufactured lumber. Wire mesh is quite heavy. Squirrels can still get the suet out by nibbling through the wire grid but haven't chewed through the metal (yet).
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10/02/2011
Perky-Pet 271 Rose Petal 19-Ounce Plastic Hummingbird Feeder, 4 Feeding Ports Review
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(More customer reviews)I own this one and have found it to be the most visited - there are other I have tried others but the perches on this one and the ease of refilling it make it the easiest and most loved by my birds. Since I couldn't find another one in a local store - I am happy to see this one here - which is why I am ordering another!
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9/24/2011
Perky-Pet 273 Dew Drop 32-Ounce Hummingbird Feeder, 3 Feeding Ports Review
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(More customer reviews)Product as advertised, and delivered promptly. You can't find them cheaper than right here.
Hummingbird Feeder - 0.5" X 0.5" X 1" - Red
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9/08/2011
Perky-Pet 215P Planter Box 3-Ounce Hummingbird Feeder with Haning Rod Review
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(More customer reviews)I own one of the Perky Pet Planter Box Hummingbird feeders and four of the Perky Pet Window feeders (see my review for that one). This feeder is very easy to set up, clean, and use. While it's not as good as the window feeder and has a few problems, it is worth getting for variety and if some adjustments are made.
Pluses:
+Super easy to set up+
There is nothing to do but pick a spot to place the wire and hang the feeder.
+Easy to clean.+
With the exception of the bee guard, the main bottle can be cleaned well with a baby bottle brush cleaner. Just use dish soap, warm water, scrub it out well, and rinse. The end cap can be cleaned as well. The bee guard can be cleaned, but I am never quite able to get it as clean as I like due to the tiny openings.
+Super easy to fill.+
Turn the feeder upside down, unscrew the bottom cap, add the sugar water, screw the cap back on, turn it right side up, and hang from the wire hanger.
Minuses:
-The wire alone cannot support the weight of a filled bottle.-
You may have to reinforce this wire at the anchor point if you plan to put this in a planter or anything with a soft, loose base. Since I shoved the wire in between two pieces of wood on our porch railing, the wood provided enough support to hold the wire in place with the weight of the filled feeder on it.
-No perches for the birds.-
The hummingbirds don't mind, because they visit this feeder just as frequently as my window feeders. For us, though, there is just less of a chance to see them sit still since they have to hover to feed (which is how they feed off natural flower sources anyway).
-You will definitely need an ant moat.-
You'll be fine until the ants discover the source of the sugar water. Once they do, they will be all over this feeder. I created an ant moat from an old plastic spice bottle cap. Using the end of a tiny phillips head screw driver, I twisted it through the cap until I made a hole just big enough to fit the wire support through. Fill the cap with water and it will stop the ants from getting to your hummingbird feeder.
-The cardboard seal in the feeder cap doesn't last.-
I replaced it with wax paper that I put in each time I change the sugar water. I cut a circle slightly bigger than the inside of the cap and put it inside before I screw the cap back on. It works to seal it, but has to be changed each time the sugar water is changed.
-The unit will drip.-
Since the hummingbird access to the sugar water is a tiny tube opening near the base of the unit, the sugar water will drip out if the feeder is not perfectly upright or if the wind blows it around. Not surprisingly, this is also how the ants will first discover the feeder!
Although there are more minuses than pluses in my review above, I still feel that this feeder has a place in your yard. It is much quicker to clean and refill than the window unit, and with the small amount of sugar water it can hold, you won't waste as much as you would using larger capacity feeders. Adding an ant moat and extra anchors for the wire support make this feeder very usable. The hummingbirds visit it often.
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8/31/2011
Cherry Valley Feeder 12-Ounce Plastic Hummingbird Feeder Review
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(More customer reviews)My hummers are already enjoying this product and since the inserts in the flowers are white the yellowjackets are staying away. I have read that yellowjackets are attracted to the color yellow so I was very pleased to see only white on my feeders.
EXCELLENT product and EXCELLENT delivery.
Thank you,
Toni
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8/14/2011
Verdigris Gazebo Standing Birdfeeder Review
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(More customer reviews)Platform that birds land on has a rounded edge. Most of them unable to stay on feeder.They slid off. Had to discard base and set feeder on top of birdbath. Birds now land on edge of birdbath and can access feeder.Would not recommend
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8/09/2011
Birdscapes® 111MA Deluxe Grandview Bird Feeder, 8 lb capacity Review
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(More customer reviews)Just put the feeder up, and the finches, cardinals, and tufted titmice are getting interested, BUT The first cardinal flapped and fluttered and finally gave up. I looked closely, and the perches are plastic tubes over the end of a machine screw used to hold the perch assembly. This is fine in itself, but the tube spins on the screw - thus the cardinal acrobatics. He was trying to remain upright. It was quickly remedied with a few drops of superglue on the threads, but this could have been done at the factory, and saved me the time and the really upset bird.
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8/01/2011
Droll Yankees OWF Observer Window Bird Feeder Review
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(More customer reviews)The chickadees discovered the feeder 10 minutes after it was put up. Even a northern red-shafted flicker gave it a try and looked pretty silly in the bargain (the feeder is perfect for finch sized birds).
Safe from squirrels and directly in view (if you sit still for a few minutes, the birds will use it right in front of your face), this is the best feeder I've ever had.
NB: if you put up this type of feeder, you should also (should anyway) put up bird silhouettes in the windows. This will prevent birds from flying into your windows and injuring or even killing themselves.
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This new Observer Window Feeder brings the birds to your window without any obscuring plastic in between. With an ample capacity, sleek lines and a tapered overhanging roof to deflect the weather, it's the best value in window feeders on the market. Attach it securely to your window using the three suction cups. 7" x 3" x 2" dish x 7" tall, 2 cup capacity
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7/26/2011
Perky Pet 309 Seed Barn Feeder, 5 lb capacity Review
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(More customer reviews)I used this feeder through the winter of 2009-2010. Stellar's Jays, Nuthatches, Juncos and Flickers all seem to be able to feed at it with no problems (though the Juncos prefer feeding on the fallen seeds under it). The feeder has withstood heavy rain, snowfall, severe freezes, and winds up to 65 mph without any issues. The suspension cable is very strong, though I'd recommend if you hang it instead of pole mounting, that you use 2 points of suspension, otherwise there is a tendency for the feeder to tip a little towards one of the ends. The clear plastic sides (all 4) do make it easy to see when it's running low on food at a long distance, and the lift-up cap is adequate for filling in place. It's also easy to clean. I have Abert's Squirrels in the area, and after lots of attempts to get to the food, they finally settled on jumping on it from above to knock a few seeds to the ground. It's not squirrel-proof, but it's not squirrel friendly either, which is a good thing when you are trying to feed the birds.
So why 4 stars instead of 5 (besides the slight tipping problem)? I had to go away for a while and when I came back, the birds had chewed off one of the perches, damaged the other, and tore the edges off the roof looking for seed. While this problem is not unique to this feeder, I think the perches are a bit flimsy and could be made of stronger plastic. That said, it's a good value for the money, and if you don't want to pay more for a wooden feeder like Perky Pet 50153 The Lodge Cedar Feeder, 8 lb capacity or a metal feeder like Heritage Farms Seeds n More Metal Hopper Bird Feeder, I'd go for this one - good for millet, sunflower seeds, and most mixes. Just be sure not to run out of seed so the birds don't have a reason to chew it up!
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