Garden Jewels
February 20, 2010 by stuart
Filed under Music (Kids & Baby), Sports & Outdoors
 
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Fourteen-ounce glass window hummingbird feeder with two sculpted-flower feeding stations with bee guard. Slide-action bracket attaches quickly and securely to window and allows for easy bottle removal for filling and cleaning. ....read more
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Gary P. Theisz on Thu, 25th Feb 2010 12:00 am
great hum bird feeds
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great little humm feeder works well here in California even in the winter time, try one you love it hummer’s love it to, I bought two of them and have another on order.
H. Nesler on Wed, 3rd Mar 2010 12:00 am
MUST HAVE HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER! Better than other feeders!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is truely a must have feeder! Its so much better than the similar plastic feeders.
I had been using the plastic ones for several years but this year we had a huge amount of hummers coming to our windows and I was at a point of filling the feeders up twice a day and the plastic ones couldn’t handle the use I was giving them..I needed something better and found these here on Amazon! I am thrilled with their quality and great price. I appreciate that they are glass containers and they screw on verses the plastic ones that you have to squeeze the two tabs together to get apart & fill up..the tabs were breaking off on my other feeders..they still work with one tab but eventually both tabs on some of my OTHER plastic feeders (the ones you find at W*lm*rt etc) broke off resulting in feeders that wouldn’t work.
Like I said these feeders are a glass container, plastic base and the glass screws onto the base..much easier to take apart and nothing to break. They are held onto the window with suction cups and they are STRONG..I was a little worried with the hummer juice making it heavy but they are extremely strong and I NEVER once had one fall and that was with 2x a day fillings! I am extremely pleased with these..I ordered 4 of these this past summer and plan to order more and eventually replace all of the similar style plastic ones.
A great value and EXTREMELY great quality!!!
Starr Boschetti on Mon, 8th Mar 2010 12:00 am
Great bird feeder
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I liked the sturdiness of this feeder. The only part I did not like was the fact that I can’t take the feeder off the suction cups as I am supposed to be able to. I have to take all of it off each time I fill it.
mary mary on Mon, 15th Mar 2010 12:00 am
humming bird feeder
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
glass is to heavy for size of suction cup. slips down on window. have tried small amt oil on suction cups, still slips.
Robert Gauli on Tue, 16th Mar 2010 12:00 am
Great window mounted feeder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I read all of the reviews. I’m not sure why some people don’t like this feeder. I have had dozens of hummingbird feeders over the years and this one works great for me. The trick is to clean the window before mounting. Wash the unit in warm water for the birdies and apply to the window when almost dry. If you “press” on the cups using the glass jar the cups will hold better. Mine stay up despite weather conditions and the hummingbirds love it. I suppose some people are never happy with new ideas but this is a must buy for the bird enthusiast. Fast delivery, good price with friendly Amazon customer service if you need it. If it didn’t work or the quality was not so good I would say it. This is a sturdy glass feeder and it works so why should I complain?
Roy Dasilva on Tue, 23rd Mar 2010 12:00 am
Awesome price for this feeder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Had one exactly like this for years until I accidentaly dropped it on the floor. Never leaks, holds a lot of food and can’t beat this price.
D. Dalton on Thu, 1st Apr 2010 12:00 am
Not self feeding?
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Got mine yesterday and cleaned it,soaked the cups as described, put it on the patio door and hummers were all over it. Unfortunately it didn’t take long for them to stop coming. When I went out to look at it, the base was almost dry but the bottle was full so that tells me that it is not self feeding. I loosened the bottle from the base just slightly so that the base could fill back up then retightened it and the hummers were back in force until it went dry again.Just have to keep going out and loosening the base from the bottle a couple of times a day.
Stephanie Fish on Thu, 8th Apr 2010 12:00 am
hummingbird feeder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I searched everywhere for a hummingbird feeder i could mount to the window. this one works perfect. it’s real glass and heavier than i expected, but i haven’t had any problems and i’m very satisfited with the product.
susan saint-pierre on Sat, 10th Apr 2010 12:00 am
does what is says it will
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It took the hummingbirds in my back yard about a week to find this feeder, but once they did they use it every day now. I was worried about the suction cups being strong enough to hold this glass feeder, but don’t sweat it, they are plenty strong – no worries there.
I think there is something to the red and yellow colors working to attract the hummingbirds too, because I had it hung on the window empty for a couple weeks before I got around to making the nectar for the first time and there were hummingbirds scoping it out while it was empty. Hmph…
Also, don’t bother buying expensive hummingbird nectar to fill this thing; I just Googled hummingbird nectar to get this recipe: 1C water to 1/4C sugar. Heat the water so the sugar melts in it, wait for it to cool and fill the feeder. You can store the extra in the fridge, just don’t use anything but natural sugar – no Splenda or Nutrasweet! (like you didn’t know that already)
Now I’ve got hummingbirds at my window everyday, they are so cute to watch!
Bradley L. Crosby on Mon, 12th Apr 2010 12:00 am
missing parts-don’t buy
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I received this otherwise fine unit without the needed suction cups to apply to a window. I contacted the company and they responded, but then, nothing. The feeder is unusable and worthless.
I recommend buying nothing from this distributor.
Ms. Margaret Wickham on Tue, 13th Apr 2010 12:00 am
Garden Jewels Window Feeder
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
My hummingbirds like this feeder and drink from it often. I also have several other tiny window feeders that they prefer, but they do come to this one too.
Bird Girl on Tue, 20th Apr 2010 12:00 am
Best priced window feeder
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This feeder isn’t perfect, but it’s the least expensive window feeder with a decent capacity. I have three of these feeders and have no complaints about them. The fill hole is a bit small, but still big enough to get a bottle brush in. The feeder base is easy to clean. The suction cups probably don’t work for people because they are not affixing it properly. You’re supposed to moisten the suction cups, stick them onto the glass, then slide the feeder downward into the suction cup holder and it clicks into place. I’ve never had a feeder fall off the glass.
P. M. Kirkpatrick on Thu, 29th Apr 2010 12:00 am
Great Feeder!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We ordered this feeder so our kids could see hummingbirds up close. We absolutely love it! We see hummingbirds just about everyday.
Lil Red on Mon, 3rd May 2010 12:00 am
Sturdy, but difficult to clean
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The only complaint I have about this product is that it is quite difficult to clean as the fill hole is quite small. I managed to use a straw to scrape off anything that might have stuck to the inside though.. so I am happy with the product for the most part..
waymar on Sun, 9th May 2010 12:00 am
Poor design
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
We purchased this 14 oz./370 ml glass window hummingbird feeder and it does not work. We have tried every which way to make the suction cups work and they do not stay on the window. The instructions indicated that the bracket would detach from the bottle but that was not the case. We will not be buying a product by this company again. Also, the company makes it impossible to reach them on their stated web address.
S. Diorio on Tue, 11th May 2010 12:00 am
Very Disappointed
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I have had other window feeders and this one was very disappointing. First of all the plastic around the suction cups was too thick to let the suction cup stick to the window. Could not even use the feeder on the window. Tried using the flowers in my old feeder and the hummingbird would not even use the feeder with these flowers in it. They may be too deep. It was a real waste of money. Might as well throw it out. Should be receiving a refund.
Theresa Sytsema on Fri, 21st May 2010 12:00 am
Wow, Terrific Hummingbird feeder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the best hummingbird feeder I have ever purchased. It’s easy, convenient, clean and easy to put up.
And my birds love it, I even think that they came out earlier this year.
Excellent product, I highly reccomend.
minor_mishap on Sun, 23rd May 2010 12:00 am
Hopelessly badly designed
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
All of the reviews criticizing the design are correct. The link between the bottle and the suction cup assembly is fatally flawed. On the feeder I received, the glass blob and the runners on the suction cup frame fit together so tightly that there’s no way to get the feeder off the frame when it’s stuck to a window. Once it’s on the window you have to wrestle the entire assembly off to refill, and then go through the tortuous process of remounting the suction cups. Good news/bad news – the feeder is so cheap that it’s not worth paying the postage to send it back. Despite the much higher cost, I think the only maker of hummingbird feeders worth buying is Aspects.
Dessert First on Tue, 1st Jun 2010 12:00 am
some design flaws but works nicely
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I’ve have window mount hummingbird feeders of various brands for several years and love them. In agreement with other reviewers, this feeder could use some improvements, but overall I think it’s better than the all-plastic feeders.
The reservoir cylinder is glass, which makes it heavy, but durable. The plastic base is stronger and of better quality plastic than the other feeders.
If you follow the mounting instructions, the suction cups stay on the window just fine – mine has withstood torrential storms and gale winds. However, NONE of these feeders will last more than a couple of seasons if they are exposed to sun and elements.
One design flaw of this feeder is the very narrow neck opening on the glass cylinder, requiring that I first pour the liquid (boiled water and plain sugar, NO DYES!) into a glass measuring cup with a pouring spout (or you could use a funnel). Cleaning is also not easy because of the narrow neck.
There are some reviewers’comments about inadequate suction cups. I just got a new one and it does seem like the suction cups are smaller than my previous one, but I don’t have the old one on hand to compare. In any case, I got larger suction cups at the hardware store (pennies each), easy to put replace, and work great.
All of these feeders require regular cleaning, as the sugar water is a good medium for growth of lots of things. And all of these feeders will get ants and bees to some degree.
Hummingbirds are very territorial, and I have never seen more than one at a time at my feeder. Put one up in the same place and at the same time each year, and they will keep coming back.
Enjoy
Jill Ayers on Fri, 11th Jun 2010 12:00 am
What a great idea – what a bad design…..
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I was so looking forward to this and as the suction cups let go and I watched this glass fall to the slate patio all I could think of was – I hope I can get all the sherds of glass. Thank goodness it did not break.
Very disapointed in the product. If they used palstic not glass this may hve worked.
P. Tolbert on Sun, 13th Jun 2010 12:00 am
Great fun watching hummingbirds right at the window
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I never had a problem with this falling off the window as others have said. It was hard to get the bottle off of the window without pulling the suction cups off, too, though, when it needed refilling. Otherwise, it provided a lot of entertainment watching the hummingbirds come right up to the window to feed.
L. A. Lattin on Sun, 20th Jun 2010 12:00 am
Up close and personal
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love to see the hummingbirds sit on this feeder right outside my window. It is great. Easy to clean and sticks to the glass very well. It is a glass feeder, not plastic. I like the glass better as it does not form as much mold inside and it is easier to clean then plastic.
karen0017 on Tue, 29th Jun 2010 12:00 am
Too heavy for suction cups
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I’ve got several different kinds of hummingbird feeders. I bought this one because I like to see the hummingbirds rest. I very carefully followed the *extensive* installation instructions on the suction cups (boiling, finger oils, washing the window), and then hung it up. About 10 seconds later it fell down, smashing the red plastic feeder unit completely. I replaced it with a lighter, all-plastic feeder whose suction cups held it solidly to the window all summer: Woodstream 217 Window Mount Hummingbird Feeder.
pat on Sat, 3rd Jul 2010 12:00 am
Great Feeder – suction works fine
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have had this feeder for 2 years and NEVER had any problems getting it to stay on the window. The hummingbirds LOVE it and it is so nice to see them so close. We have a tree feeder too but I think they like the window one best. Mine is on a north window to keep the hot afternoon sun off the nectar so maybe that also helps with the suction. Not sure, but I never have a problem and dont go thru any elaborate procedure. Just give it some good pressure directly on the back of the suction cup and wait a bit before loading the bottle.
Just ordered 3 more for myself and friends.
sylar on Tue, 13th Jul 2010 12:00 am
Works as advertised. Held through Hurricane Ike!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have read some of the negative reviews of this product about the suction cups not holding. If you follow the directions exactly as they are given in the book the suction cups will hold. I live in Houston Texas and I recently put up my feeder on one of my windows about 2 weeks before a hurricane hit our city. On the eve of the hurricane I removed the sliding glass feeding portion and left the suction cups on the window. It has been well over a week since the storm hit and not only did the cups stay on the window but the feeder is still holding onto the window as before. I think I might have saved some hummingbirds too because from the day after the storm hit until just recently I have had about 6 or 7 hummingbirds fighting each other to get food. I’m sure all of their primary sources of food were blown away by the storm. So it does work. And one last thing. Don’t buy the nectar stuff that is sold separately because its a waste of money. Just boil 4 cups of water with 1 cup of sugar in a pan and pour it in the feeder. And make sure it cools down before you add it into the feeder.
Cable Gal on Wed, 21st Jul 2010 12:00 am
Wouldn’t buy this type again
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I had purchased the Perky Pet Hummingbird Feeder on a different occasion and thought I would get another as the Perky Pet window mounted was such an attraction for hummingbirds. Unfortunately, the Opus model did not adhere to the window very well (and yes we did try using hot water on the suction cups.) I recommend getting the Perky Pet to those who want a no fuss feeder.
Paul M. Hirsch on Sat, 24th Jul 2010 12:00 am
careful preparation equals great results
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This feeder requires careful preparation- i.e. the window suface should be cleaned throughly (with amonia) and allowed to dry before affixing the suction cups. Add the sugar solution, slde on the fixture AND the hummingbirds were there within ONE hour!
Every week remove the unit and clean with vinegar soulution , replace with fresh sugar water and those little birds will return for many more hours of enjoyment-
beats watching most TV Shows!
My wife , family ( grand kids) and I are delighted with this product. think that it is terrific addition to dining room window!
Concerned City-zen on Mon, 2nd Aug 2010 12:00 am
Holds up fine. Obstructed view, though.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Following the instructions of many reviewers, especially “Cyberchuck”, the feeder adhered to the window quite securely. It’s a well designed and well-made product. There were hummingbirds feeding at it within an hour.
UPDATE THAT WOULD HAVE LOWERED IT TO 3 STARS: One thing to note is that, as you can see from the photo, the feeding “flowers” are placed pretty much at what will be the back of the feeder when viewed from inside your window, which cuts off much of the view of the birds when they’re feeding. Unless you’re positioned directly next to it, expect one or the other “flower” to be out of view.
A Year Later:
Due to neglect on my part in not re-adhering one of the suction cups to the window (it actually holds quite well with just the top cup, but evidently not forever…) the feeder fell and broke, so I shopped for another, and ended up with the Aspects Jewel Box Window Hummingbird Feeder model, and wish that I had done so long ago, simply because of ease of use.
The main trouble that you’ll run into with this one is cleaning it, which needs to be done frequently because mold builds up both in the bottle and in the base. That’s natural with sugar-water in the sun and will happen with any feeder. You need an extra-long bottle brush to clean this one’s bottle, and the neck is so narrow that it’s difficult to get into and out of and to manipulate the brush. And fully cleaning the base is frustrating and impossible unless you pull the “flowers” off and take it totally apart (2 deeply set Phillips head screws).
The Jewel Box model has a lid which opens for filling just as simple as can be. The whole unit easily lifts off the suction cup “stand”. Best of all, there is no obstruction to viewing the birds, and the tank is even clear so that you can actually watch their tongues dipping into the liquid if you get close enough. There’s probably any number of equally good feeders out there, but I suggest looking the Jewel Box’s features and going from there. This one has too many issues.
Aspects Jewel Box Window Hummingbird Feeder
Sherry K. on Thu, 5th Aug 2010 12:00 am
Hummingbird Feeder
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
This feeder is ok. My only complaint on this one is the plastic that encases the suction cups. You can’t grip the suction cups because of the plastic around them and the plastic sticks out away from the feeder itself so you can push in to make the suction cups grip. I did get them to grip, but one time it didn’t grip well like i thought and the feeder fell off the window. I like the other window feeders better that only have 1 suction cup at the top with no plastic around it.
SDK on Thu, 12th Aug 2010 12:00 am
Exceptionally FINE & STURDY
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I needed a part for my Perky Pet window mount feeder; now that’s a piece of junk. They wanted to charge me $6 for the part and $10 shipping. So I bought this Opus feeder instead and now I’m buying another one because it is ten times better than the Perky Pet Plastic Junk. If you follow the instructions for mounting the feeder to your window, you will have no problem keeping it there. I put mine up immediately and it’s been there ever since. The photo doesn’t do the feeder justice. It’s very detailed and provides a more realistic flower for the birds to poke at. And there is absolutely no leaking, which is always an issue with the junkier Perky Pet feeder. But then I won’t be buying that brand anymore when I can get a higher quality OPUS product for the same price.
Mr Goodwrench on Sat, 21st Aug 2010 12:00 am
Great Feeder – Read the Instructions!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was hesitant to buy this feeder, having read several reviews stating the difficulty in getting it to attach and stay attached to the window. All I can say is that if you can read and follow simple instructions this is no problem at all. This item is well constructed and holds fast to my window. The bracket that some reviewers have complained interferes with adherence, actually helps stabilize the feeder so it won’t wobble on the suction cups. The trick is to clean the cups well and to remove the feeder from the bracket from the bracket before attaching the bracket. This is a simple and sensible method. The bottle is easy to detach and reattach. My hummingbirds found the feeder within 3 hours of mounting it. They found it despite the fact that I had previously had no feeder at our house. I bought it because I noticed them searching around the house looking for food. I would not hesitate to buy another and actually might do so for the other side of our home.
A. Landry on Sun, 29th Aug 2010 12:00 am
Tricky, but nice.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I am changing my feedback to 4 stars instead of 1 after reading another feedback left here on Amazon…I could not get both of my suction cups to stick to the window. But, I also did not remove the bracket and simply tried to hang the entire feeder. After reading another feedback here, I removed the bottle from the bracket and pressed on both suction cups from inside the bracket — it worked! I still feel the bottle may be too heavy, so I will avoid filling it completely. But, my hummers really like it and use it regularly. I just hope it does not fall off and kill a bird as written in other feedback left here. Make sure to read quite a few reviews on this feeder before deciding.
*Note: it is much easier to fill any hummingbird feeder using a funnel!
Jackie Silva on Thu, 2nd Sep 2010 12:00 am
Nice quality, easy-to-use hummingbird feeder!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This feeder has allowed me to finally attract hummingbirds to my office window! (I’d tried numerous other models.) It’s very nice, heavy-duty quality, which made me a little concerned about how well it would adhere to the window. It has stayed on just fine and refilling the glass cannister is so easy… you just slide the bottle out and back in (no need to disturb the suction cups). I would highly recommend this feeder to others!
Wanda M. Parker on Sun, 5th Sep 2010 12:00 am
Hummingbird Killed
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Despite the bad reviews, I weighed the positive ones and decided to give this a try. I purchased it for a friend. It is too heavy and it crashed to the ground and killed a hummingbird. I would not recommend this product!
charles murphy on Thu, 9th Sep 2010 12:00 am
Works very well, will be buying more of these
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
These work very well. I’ve got four of them, and they’re now into their second season and still going strong. These are much better than the Perky Pet window feeders which look similar: The tabs holding the two pieces of the Perky Pet feeder break easily and they also leak around the joint, which means they’re always covered with bees and wasps which chase the hummers away. Neither of those is a problem with this feeder.
As far as sticking the suction cup to the window, I’ve never had a problem. Here’s my process: 1, Clean the window with Windex. 2, Clean the suction cup with soap and water. 3, Pour a little boiling water over the suction cup to soften it. 4, Rub the suction cup on your nose! Sounds gross, but the little bit of skin oil it picks up will make it stick very well to the window. 5, Press the suction cups firmly to the window, wait a few minutes, and then mount the feeder. NOTE: You don’t press on the bracket, you must stick your finger through the hole in the bracket and press on the center of the suction cup.
These feeders are sturdy, easy to clean, the hummingbirds love them and bees don’t. I’m going to buy a couple more. Highly recommened.
Thomas Spatafore on Tue, 14th Sep 2010 12:00 am
nice idea
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
The window attachment did not work with this hummingbird feeder. Had to improvise putting it on a pole with some wire.
S. D. WHITE on Wed, 15th Sep 2010 12:00 am
Nice form, fit and function!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Nice product, durable, easy to fill and refill, although we did have considerable difficulty getting the bracket off of the feeder the first time, could be difficult for elderly or infirm.
Ray Daniels on Sat, 18th Sep 2010 12:00 am
Fatal Flaw in Design
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
While it seems intuitively obvious, I nonetheless read the instructions on how to mount this. Then I did what it said: cleaned the window, attached the suction cups to the feeder, wet the cups and pressed it against the window. Only problem is this: the plastic rim on the back of the unit around the suction cups prevents you from firmly pressing the cups against the window. Result: the unit stayed put for less than 30 minutes before falling off and breaking into sticky mess.
Something in the design or installation of this unit needs to change.
Gaijin on Mon, 20th Sep 2010 12:00 am
Read the installation instructions carefully
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the best hummer feeder I’ve ever had, because you can get so close to them. The reviewers that stated the plastic frame prevents the suction cups from adhering didn’t follow the instructions for installing it properly. Admittedly, the instructions are poor. But if you follow them correctly, it works well with a strong bond. I gave one to my parents for Christmas. They hung it up Christmas day and within a few hours, there were several hummingbirds feasting on it. It isn’t the easiest feeder to refill, but it is worth the trouble to get such a close look at these fascinating little birds. All my friends that see this want one.
Gary Mohler on Thu, 23rd Sep 2010 12:00 am
The birds love them
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The only problem I had was the shipping. I had ordered 4 feeders. Each came in a seperate box. Three came in square boxes leaving plenty of room for external impacts. The 4th came in a thinner box and arrived broken. Why they used a different box is beyond me. I did get a refund but really wanted 4 feeders. The feeders themselves are great. The birds love them. They attach to the window very tightly. If you install the suction cups first there should be no problems with them staying put. They also have a larger opening in the base(where the bottle attaches) than most feeders. This will make cleaning the base much easier.
bee lin on Tue, 28th Sep 2010 12:00 am
AVOID: BAD DESIGN
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
The suction cups on this are WAY TOO SMALL for the HEAVY GLASS. I just bought this and HATE IT because of this. I can’t mount it to the glass without it sliding. it’s totally ridiculous. NOT WORTH IT. I had to put it on the ground because I can’t get the suction cups to stick long enough without the whole thing sliding. AVOID AVOID AVOID!!!
bee lin on Tue, 28th Sep 2010 12:00 am
AVOID: BAD DESIGN
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
The suction cups on this are WAY TOO SMALL for the HEAVY GLASS. I just bought this and HATE IT because of this. I can’t mount it to the glass without it sliding. it’s totally ridiculous. NOT WORTH IT. I had to put it on the ground because I can’t get the suction cups to stick long enough without the whole thing sliding. AVOID AVOID AVOID!!!
B. Esper on Fri, 1st Oct 2010 12:00 am
the best
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the best window feeder! I’ve tried others and they fell off the window. These suction cups are great and they stay up all season. The glass is heavy duty and easy to clean.
J. Florich on Mon, 11th Oct 2010 12:00 am
Great Product!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Please note when you attach it to a window remove the glass feeder and attatch the hanger part first. You can get to the suction cups and press them firmly against the window. Then you can place the glass feeder into the slot next. I would also recommend don’t push the glass feeder all the way to the bottom. If you try to attach the feeder to the window with the glass attached it doesn’t work.
I purchased this for my mother and she loves it. You can really see them very close up with this feeder. They are amazing. Note if you have lights on during dusk it may scare the hummingbirds away. Also if you have other bird feeders in the area it also seems to scare the little fellows away.
We have also found that you need to put this out in the early spring so they know it there. The first year we put it out mid-late summer and didn’t attract any hummingbirds. After 3 years the sun has finally taken its toll on the plastic hanger part and I’ll be buying her a new one for Christmas this year!
Glynis T. Maruk on Fri, 15th Oct 2010 12:00 am
Will not stay!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I received this product today, and because of the frame work that is around the suction cups, it is virtually impossible to press this on any window or french door. What were they thinking? Poor product. I will go out shopping tomorrow, and purchase something else. A total waste of money!
Mariposa on Fri, 22nd Oct 2010 12:00 am
not what it used to be!
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
A couple of years ago, a friend gave me one of these feeders and I loved it. It is so much fun to have the little hummers come right up to the window. But recently I put sugar water that was too hot into the feeder and it broke. Yup……not tempered glass. So when I saw the good price Amazon had on this wonderful way to watch hummingbirds, I ordered two. They arrived today but oh my, they aren’t up to the quality of the original one. The suction cups are ridiculously flimsy. Thank goodness I had saved the cups from my original feeder so I was able to start using one feeder right away. But only after I spent a very long time trying to get the bottle out of the plastic bracket which seems to be made more poorly also! Never had a problem with my gift feeder! I notice that these 2 feeders were made in China. I don’t know if the first one was but it was definitely better made. With all the problems with Chinese products lately, I think I will start checking the source of all my purchases!
Easy Reader on Wed, 27th Oct 2010 12:00 am
Hummis at the window!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I didn’t even realize we had hummingbird in the area when I put up this feeder. Now we have regular visitors, and so close to the window! The suction cups hold well, even in the hot weather!
Jason Cox on Wed, 3rd Nov 2010 12:00 am
great feeder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
With the feeders out there like this one, I believe this one is the best. The plastic versions of this type of feeder have two weak plastic clips on the back that break very easily. This feeder is very sturdy and has held up very well.
B. L. Wadler on Wed, 10th Nov 2010 12:00 am
Hummingbirds belly up to the bar…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this feeder. I had read others’ experience with the suction cups not holding, so I made sure to check them before I walked away from the feeder… The trick is to use very warm/hot water on the suction cups. This will help to produce a very tight seal that will hold a full feeder. The best part of this feeder is the hummingbirds stop moving, sit down and have a snack. Now I need them to get used to me watching them so I can get a great picture!
M. Johnson on Wed, 17th Nov 2010 12:00 am
does not work
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Only buy this if you dont want to stick it onto a window with the suction cups. the plastic piece that holds the cups in place prevent the cups from gaining full contact with the glass, so I was unable to stick it to my window!! That said, I can still use it by just setting it on a shelf on my balcony. It works fine this way and the birds still come to drink. I am satisfied with that, but do not buy this if you really want to use it as it is described “suction cupped to window” The design does not allow this type of attachment.
Christoph Greenhalgh on Tue, 23rd Nov 2010 12:00 am
Nice feeder, but has some issues, but READ THE DIRECTIONS
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The supply bottle is too large. With birds coming ever 10 minutes or so, after 3 days, the level is only down an inch (which is when the food needs to be changed). So dont waste your food by filling it up.
I ordered 2 (recommended for all hummingbird feeders), so that I could rotate them while one was being cleaned, and found that both leak at the seal around the center. Not enough for concern…one drip per couple hours, but it did attract ants on the deck.
The two feeder “flowers” face outward…makes for seeing the birds clearly through the glass, a little difficult.
For those of you having difficulty sticking it to the window, its obvious you didnt read the directions…mine has been stuck in the same place for over 2 years now…READ THE MOUNTING DIRECTIONS, AND FOLLOW THEM EXACTLY!
Otherwise, it works well, and attracted birds right away, and often.
Note: Do NOT color your water as shown in the illustration…its is not good for the birds, and is not needed to attract them…they can see one square inch of red from over a half mile.
~~Hummingbirder~~ on Mon, 29th Nov 2010 12:00 am
Glass Window Mounted Hummingbird Feeder in Use
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RLBH9OMLB24R8 A window mounted feeder lets you get a close view of visitors. I make my own nectar without coloring it. I spit on the suction cups to make them stick. The mount stayed up all summer with no problems. 2008 is the second season I’ll use this; the video is from 2007. Fill the feeder from a liquid measuring cup, or a small pitcher. You’ll need something with a “lip.” Attach the bottom (with the container upside-down) by positioning the flowers on the opposite side from the mounting ridge. Turn till the tabs line up. To mount the feeder, turn it upright, grasp by the glass container, and slide the ridge down into the slot on the mount. To remove, slide the feeder up. Leave the mount on the window until you need to remove it. It’s not necessary to take it off for refills.
John J. Knoke on Thu, 9th Dec 2010 12:00 am
Perfect
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This birdfeeder is providing many happy hours for my bed-ridden mother. It is well-balanced, and holds quite a bit. The suction cups have held up well.
Alfred Harmon on Sun, 12th Dec 2010 12:00 am
Hummingbird window feeder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Contrary to some of the reviews I read on this product, I found it easy to use and install. The birds are attracted to the red base and they feed from the openings without any problems. I did not have problem securing this to the window. Just be sure you press each suction cup onto the window securely before adding the glass portion. Easy to add or change the nectar. I recommend the product. Jan
Leah Bannon on Fri, 17th Dec 2010 12:00 am
This is not going to stick on a window.
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
There seems to be a stick/no-stick debate here…
You know how when you are putting a suction cup on something, you have to press it in and then it kind of pulls away a little and sucks on? Well, there is hard plastic all around the suction cups, making the pushing on part somewhat impossible. If it does go on, it’s a very heavy, thick glass feeder, so I doubt it’ll stay there.
Sunnyville on Tue, 21st Dec 2010 12:00 am
Does stick to glass BUT
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My glass came broken so waiting on replacement thanks Amazon for fixing my problem
Diane Kistner on Thu, 23rd Dec 2010 12:00 am
A nice product
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I wanted a glass hummingbird feeder and decided to try this one on my window before springing for some of the more glamorous-looking blown glass ones. I mounted it on my kitchen window, under an awning on the northeast side of the house, not at all expecting anything to happen. A ruby-throated hummingbird found it the very first day!
It took some force at first to separate the mounting bracket thing from the feeder itself. In fact, I had to drop it first for it to break loose and detach! Fortunately, nothing broke. I probably could have just soaked it in some hot soapy water and it would have come apart easily.
You can’t beat glass. I’m just totally getting away from plastic these days….
Mary Johnson on Sun, 26th Dec 2010 12:00 am
Sturdy, delightful hummingbird feeder.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been buying plastic hummingbird feeders that attach to the window so I can have an up-close view of my favorite birds. I found this wonderful GLASS feeder that will not deteriorate and get brittle (I had to replace the plastic ones every year). I was concerned that it would be too heavy, but the suction cups are very effective, and the feeder was accepted immediately by all the hummingbirds. Right now there is snow on the ground, temperatures below freezing at night, and I still have a faithful hummer visiting every day when it gets warm enough for him (her?) to move around. GREAT PRODUCT!
Linda K. Walters on Mon, 3rd Jan 2011 12:00 am
Top Notch!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We got our first GardenJewels window mounted Hummingbird feeder going on 6yrs ago. We have so enjoyed the birds right at our kitchen window. The birds get so use to you that they even continue to feed as we are at the kitchen sink right by the window. They are a hoot, they know who feeds them!!! We have gotten several for gifts for friends and they are all surprised and delighted with this product….It is so reasonably priced for such a great feeder!!!
Morris Wright on Tue, 4th Jan 2011 12:00 am
very good feeder if you read the directions
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I too had trouble at first and gave this feeder a bad review but after fully reading the directions the brackett with suction cups separates from the bottle . I suggest you clean the window fully , which I did and it has never come down , been up for at least a month. When you refill hold the brackett in place with one hand and slide the bottle up and off with the other. It also does not leak. Since the brackett separates from the bottle it is very easy to apply suction cups to window. Forget all that about rubbing the suction cups with friction to make it stick.
N. M. Linn on Mon, 10th Jan 2011 12:00 am
I gave it one star only because there’s no lower rating …
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Shame on me! I should have read the reviews before I purchased this piece of garbage. I had the same experience as others–cumbersome to fill, trouble attaching to the window, then the whole thing crashes to the deck. An atractive price until you find you’re charged more than half the price of the item to have it shipped, not to mention the poor quality design. Couldn’t give me another one of these …
M. Offredo on Sat, 15th Jan 2011 12:00 am
not worth it
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This hummingbird feeder looked like a good idea until I filled it (following the direction) and put it up on the window and it fell off 15 seconds later and the glass busted.
H. Muldowney on Mon, 24th Jan 2011 12:00 am
nice feeder
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
this feeder is attracting hummingbirds right to my window as I had hoped. it’s a little bit hard to refill it, though…..that’s the only bad thing about it.
T. Smith on Sat, 29th Jan 2011 12:00 am
It’s on the window
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
My sister gave this to me at Christmas and I kept it out on the counter all winter in hopes of an early spring!!! I put all my feeders out the first of May and seen my first hummer the 2nd…hope they will find this one on my window…they are so neat to sit and watch.
Make your own nectar to use in your feeder…I use a funnel works great to fill feeders.
PonyExpress on Mon, 7th Feb 2011 12:00 am
Poor design-avoid!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Well, I ordered this online as we couldn’t find any window-mounted feeders locally. It’s lasted exactly two weeks. The problem is the extremely weak design: the 14oz glass feeder is fairly heavy-too heavy to stay attached to any glass with two measly suction cups, as this has. There are somewhat strange instructions with this model, directing the user to “rub” the suction cups for several minutes in order to (supposedly) build up a proper “suction”-then the glass slides into a groove; well, the thing worked at first-until I had to slide out the glass bottle portion to refill it. I did it as gingerly as I could, not disturbing my preciously attached suction cups, refilled it(only halfway!)-and replaced it. About 4 minutes went by-and then the entire thing-glass, suction cups, everything-fell to our deck, breaking into a million thick glass shards…frustrating me, the hummers-and our two dogs, banished from the outside until I could clean up this mess. What a crummy product! And overpriced-although I wouldn’t buy it again for two cents. Beware!
Anonymous on Wed, 9th Feb 2011 12:00 am
Maybe third time is a charm???
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I’m about to buy my second replacement, after the glass cracked on the first two. Quality is very low, but the ability to put this feeder right on our kitchen window is wonderful and our children adore it. If I could find any similar product from another manufacturer, I’d buy it instead.
Anonymous on Fri, 18th Feb 2011 12:00 am
What a wonderful method to see hummers up close!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Hummingbirds at our place love these feeders. You can sit at your window and watch them fighting over them, or watch them feeding. They quickly get used to your presence. They also help to let the birds know there is a window there, so it serves two purposes.
E. Rowe on Tue, 22nd Feb 2011 12:00 am
Great idea….poor execution
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I was really looking forward to this, I love hummingbirds. The first came and I found that the glass part had broken area where it attaches to the suction cup holder. So….I tried again and this time it appeared intact. Until I filled it with the liquid and hung it on the holder and the glass broke out(just a small piece but that’s all it takes) in the exact same place as the previous one. Has to be a defect in manufacturing. Was a very big disappointment.
Holly Day on Fri, 25th Feb 2011 12:00 am
The hummingbirds & I think this feeder is great!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I just received my Opus hummingbird feeder the other day. I am very pleased with it! I was a bit skeptical after read some of the reviews, but I’m glad I got it. It’s very easy to mount to the window. The bracket has openings so you can press the suction cups firmly against the glass and slide the feeder into place. It’s fun to watch the lil’ hummers come to the living room window and it’s a nice addition to my other feeders. For the price it is well worth it. I have a plastic window feeder; it’s been ok and served the purpose, but this one is good quality and I’m thinking about buying another one. Every product has its share of lemons; this one may not be the exception, but over all I would recommend it to the hummingbird fans out there.
Lisa Shea on Sun, 27th Feb 2011 12:00 am
A Perfect Way to see Hummingbirds
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is one of my favorite feeders, because it’s right there in front of your nose! Hummingbirds are very fast. I’ve gone entire years only seeing one sighting that year because I wasn’t sitting by the feeder when they happened to come by. By sticking the feeder where it is always visible, that little movement will catch your eye, and you’ll probably see them daily! I know I do!
Because it’s made of glass, and not plastic like the normal seed-feeders, it is on the heavy side and needs to be attached securely. I read some reviews where people had trouble connecting it. I found it quite easy, just clean the glass, oil the cups a bit and press. It’s stayed up for years without any problem.
I also read some reviews where people said they had trouble filling it. Just about EVERY hummingbird feeder I have has a small exit area – otherwise the nectar wouldn’t come out slowly! A funnel is 39 cents and makes filling *very* easy.
I have 10+ hummingbird feeders and this is by far the best for consistant hummingbird viewing.
Anonymous on Sat, 5th Mar 2011 12:00 am
REALLY Poor Quality Junk But Works (So Far)
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I ordered two, and between them I had one good working one. Additionally, the glass arrived broken on one of them (zero shipping damage). It is not tempered glass like Amazon.com states. Mine also didn’t look like Amazon.com’s pictures.
Numerous design and quality problems include defective suction cups, the filler hole in the glass is about 3/8″ (difficult to fill; impossible to clean), the red base has white stress/stretch marks. The bracket design is such that you can’t press the suction cups onto the glass well without breaking the plastic.
In summary, it is real …. Don’t expect it to last, so buy two (one for spare parts).
On the positive side, however, it doesn’t leak (yet), and the quality of the Perky Pet feeders that I have bought locally is just as bad. The Perky Pet feeders leak (attracting colonies of ants), and they break after 6 months too.
Leamsi J. Collazo on Fri, 11th Mar 2011 12:00 am
It leaked but I fixed it
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
One of the screws that keeps the casing together was lose and the nectar leaked — attracting countless ants! To fix it all I had to do is tigthen the screw. The one that I received doesn’t look the same as the one pictured online. It seems to be much bulkier at the part where the birds feed.
Well, let’s see if the hummers like it!
Bill Burt, Jr. on Thu, 17th Mar 2011 12:00 am
Up Close and Personal with your Hummingbirds
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have owned one of these feeders for several years. We mount it on the breakfast room window. When I broke it, I couldn’t find one in local stores. Nothing else brings as much pleasure as watching hummingbirds dance, display, and fight for position around the feeder “up close and personal” then light and sip. After a while, they seem to get used to our movement and will sit even while we are eating just a few feet away from them. I am glad to find a source, and will pick up some for my relatives and friends as gifts.
julie rands on Sun, 27th Mar 2011 12:00 am
Nice
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I just purchased this feeder. I have a big back window the perfect place to hang it. The feeeder holds alot of food and was very easy to fill and hang. It is made of glass instead of the other cheap plastic ones and is very attractive too. I ordered my feeder in july and really thought i wouldn’t get any hummingbirds because I thought i was too late to have an established feeding area, but i was wrong ,,I hung the feeder on the windown and within an hour I had my first hummingbird feeding out of it , I have 2 birds that now come to my feeder on a regular basis, they are beautiful.
Joanne Kasperek on Fri, 1st Apr 2011 12:00 am
Fantastic!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have put this feeder in the kitchen window and I am always looking there. In the morning they seem to be there more often; so I have my camera ready. I have taken some pictures very close up! They are so close I wish I could touch them! I have 2 other feeders but they are not as “viewer friendly”.
Ben Anderson on Sat, 2nd Apr 2011 12:00 am
Hummingbirds LOVE this!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This feeder is GREAT! Not only does it have a great price for it’s high quality but it took me all of ten minutes to remove it from its’ box, assemble, mix and fill with nectar and mount on my window! When ordering, I was a bit cautious about the suctions holding up the weight of a fluid filled glass jar but it’s given me no troubles what-so-ever (like I said…high quality). Hummingbirds came within two days…got to love it.
John Milnor on Sat, 9th Apr 2011 12:00 am
quality control
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Item was not complete when received. The company then sent necessary parts.