Perky Pet 203CP Pinch Waist Glass Hummingbird Feeder

Pamela J. Castillo on Thu, 25th Feb 2010 12:00 am 



Easy to clean and will make your hummingbirds happy!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Perfect size & the birdies love the perches! It gives them a chance to rest. Very easy to clean.

Alethea on Mon, 1st Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Hummingbirds DELIGHT in these feeders!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I LOVE these feeders and have 7 of them. They are easy to clean if you know the secret. I disassemble the parts and put them in a big Pyrex bowl filled with water and a little bleach. I let them soak there a while and fill the bottle part with water and a little bleach as well. During the soaking, I stir up the bowl a few times and then empty and rinse, repeat several times and let air dry. For the glass bottles I shake the bleach solution up real hard and then rinse a few times and let them air dry. There’s no scrubbing needed. The black moldy stuff that sometimes forms pretty quickly here in hot and humid southern Louisiana just dissolves away in the bleach water cleaning solution. I have more feeders than I can hang so that I can keep clean spares at the ready to swap out while I clean the others. I have other types of feeders but the price, ease of cleaning, insect guards and availability of spare parts makes these my favorite and the hummers love ‘em too!

PS

Tie a BOWLINE knot in the wire hanger thingy and it won’t come undone without a little work.

J. Bayliss on Wed, 3rd Mar 2010 12:00 am 



My favorite Hbird feeder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This has been my most used feeder for over 20 years. Unlike many of the Perky Pet feeders, the base opens up, and it can be visually, mechanically cleaned. I use a hummingbird feeder sponge mop or brush on the bottle, and a regular dishwashing sponge mop for glasses, a toothbrush, a finger, and either a Q-tip or hummingbird portal brush for cleaning the parts of the base. This keeps the solution clear for extended periods. Hummingbirds definitely like the perches, and I’ve never seen or heard of a hummer being injured on it. It’s easy to tell when they’re empty, and I mix the solution up fresh, inside the bottle, with cold tap water. I haven’t had significant problems with bees or wasps. The size is good for small numbers of birds, but I have to add larger feeders during peak migration in late August and early September. I have 7 of these, and use all of them during the peak fall migration, scattered around the house to try to decrease jousting. Replacement parts are available.

Latham Davis on Tue, 9th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Easy to Use and Clean
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The best thing about this feeder is that it won’t collect rainwater like most other feeders, diluting the nectar and discouraging the hummers.

Contrary to an earlier negative review, this feeder is easy to disassemble and clean. A touch of bleach will removed any mold and wash away quickly under the faucet. I’ve use one feeder for three or four years. Careful treatment is all that’s needed. We also have little trouble with bees.

The birds seems to love it. We have a swarm of them that amaze our guests.

Edward D. Ferris on Fri, 12th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



great hummingbird feeder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have tried many feeders but Perky Pet is the best. Sometimes I have 10 hummers trying to feed at the same time.

Beverley Vycital on Mon, 15th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



hummers favorite feeder!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve tried several different feeders, different styles, etc. but this is by far our hummingbirds favorite feeder! They flock to it. I have 4 of these hanging up & in August I get so many hummers that I have to fill each feeder twice a day! When I’ve put out other feeders the hummers ignore them. Also this is the only feeder that I know that won’t allow the water to get in & dilute the solution when it rains. My sister didn’t believe me when she moved in next door & I told her that she better use this feeder. She bought all different “pretty” feeders. Needless to say she didn’t get much action at her feeders. She’s now coverted to this feeder & they’re swarming at her place too! Make sure that you order this feeder WITH THE PERCHES!

Bilro on Thu, 18th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



H’bird Feeder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We’ve tried a lot of different styles of hummingbird feeders over the past 20 years or so and have determined that this particular configuration is the best all around for both convenience and utility. Moreover, with shipping charges tallied into the equation, the prices at P & M International were the lowest offered on the Internet.

Addendum: We always make sure we keep twice as many feeders as we hang. That way we always have clean ones ready when fresh nectar is needed.

Bunkster Brown on Sat, 27th Mar 2010 12:00 am 



Best I’ve found~by far!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have two of these feeders and yes… they aren’t the easiest to clean… but so far this is by far my favorite feeder, and I’ve tried many. The hummingbirds love it, and with an ant guard on top it stays very clean. I bought a tiny bottle brush and bent it in a 90 degree angle, and it works just fine on cleaning the bottle’s tough-to-get-at shape. I too have used the saucer shaped feeders, and while the hummingbirds loved it, so did the squirrels. During the really hot, drought months, I would see squirrels hanging off the thing, emptying it of all the nectar. Who knew squirrels would drink that stuff… but they do. They also broke the perch off in several places on the saucer model. So far, they have left this one alone.


Janet Witman on Fri, 2nd Apr 2010 12:00 am 



Best Hummingbird Feeder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have always liked this feeder. The perches allow them to sit & drink, giving you a good look at them. The 8 oz is nice since the feeders should be cleaned once a week. I used to have large feeders but I could never get more than one Hummer to feed at a time. They will drive others away while they feed. I sure do enjoy seeing these aggressive little “puppies”.

Perky Pet Feeders are well made & parts are available if you break part of it.

Janet Witman

A. Bosman on Sun, 4th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



Good feeder
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This hummingbird feeder is just what we needed! So far, no hummingbirds but I anticipate them to come with the warmer weather. The only complaint I have is there are no instructions for setting up the feeder and the bee guards do not lock in place. Otherwise this is a great product and I know many people who have had success with this feeder.

Frequent Amazon Shopper on Tue, 6th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



Best Feeders!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve been feeding hummingbirds for a decade or more, and I have tried all sorts of feeders. I’ve even received fancy high priced feeders as gifts. But I am sold on the Perky Pet model. It doesn’t clog. There is no straw that misses the bottom third of the solution. I have no problem cleaning it with little brushes, and most the time it just needs a rinsing. The birds love them, I have hummers buzzing all around the outside of the house and they are a joy to see and hear.

For anyone new to feeding – you have to get the mix right – too strong and you’ll attract ants and yellow jackets. Too weak and the birds may not find it. The exact right mix for very happy birds is:

1 part sugar, 4 parts water.

There is no need for dyes!! The sugar should be the plain white common kind. Mix the sugar with 2 parts hot water, then let it dissolve for a few minutes, then add the second 2 parts cold water and fill feeders. They are ready to hang again, the solution should not be too hot for the birds.

Why spend more or search longer? These work great and last for years.

B. Sternberg on Wed, 14th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



no manual, cheap construction
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I’ll have to echo the other bad reviews on this item. Unfortunately, I did not read them before purchasing. Assembling a hummingbird feeder should not be difficult and probably shouldn’t require an instruction sheet. However, this feeder was frustrating to assemble. There wasn’t even a picture on the box. It’s also hard to fill and clean. It looks cheap and I really don’t expect it to last very long.

H. Susan Cole on Sat, 17th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



unusable
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
This style of hummingbird feeder is the birds’ favorite by far, so when my husband broke our feeder i immediately ordered two of the same type. Each feeder is supposed to have 4 yellow bee guards for a total of eight. These feeders were shipped with only six! Each feeder was missing a crucial component – so back they went! I also found these $3 cheaper at my local PetSmart and incurred no shipping charges either.

Cookie on Sun, 25th Apr 2010 12:00 am 



Excellent feeder…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It’s difficult in our area to buy feeders w/perches so this one is great; we like to watch the hummers at rest. I’m happy to have found them at Amazon! We’ve had our identical original Perky Pet pinch waist feeders over 6 years now ~ just ordered up another!

They’ve held up very well; one hangs in an east-facing tree the other faces west. Hanging in dappled light the solution stays fresher longer and plastic parts don’t degrade in the sun. The red ‘flower’ part can be removed if you don’t care for the look.

Cleaning has never been a problem with this model. Besides the perches, that’s the other reason why I’ve been searching for more of these feeders. I’ve always put the parts in the dishwasher and just don’t use the heat cycle to dry (bee guards in silverware compartment).

I fill it with a 1:4 sugar/water ratio; NO food coloring; boiled and cooled. This feeder holds just about 1 cup of solution. Mix 1/4 c sugar to 1 c hot water, stir to dissolve and boil. If making larger proportion just keep remaining amount covered and refrigerated until needed.

To prevent ant visitors I coat a metal hanger with Vaseline or Tanglefoot Pest Barrier before hooking the loop of the feeder onto it.

re: hanging assembly ~ make a knot in one end of the plastic coated hanging wire (which comes packaged inside the glass feeder) using pliers (if needed, I didn’t) to tighten down. Unscrew the red lid from top of feeder and slip the straight end from the bottom of lid up through the hole. Bend to make a small loop at end of the straight part, wrapping free end once or twice around base of loop to secure the wire. Screw lid back onto glass feeder portion. Screw perch onto the bottom of feeder base with provided screw, fill glass w/nectar, screw on base, upend, and hang loop onto a wire hanger.

re: bee guards ~ though customer service is very helpful w/bee guard issues, they can be purchased relatively inexpensively at many nature, pet, or discount stores…

Robert Flynn on Tue, 4th May 2010 12:00 am 



Missing Piece
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The product itself looks fine. However, it is suppose to come with 4 yellow mesh inserts (one for each station), and mine only came with 3. Hopefully, the company will send me one.

AdC on Wed, 5th May 2010 12:00 am 



No Instructions? No Manual
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I don’t see how the parts assemble. There is a no manual, even after searching online. The company that makes it doesn’t have a website? WFT?!?! It looks great. Hope it works…

Maiz_Maiz on Thu, 6th May 2010 12:00 am 



They Love This Thing
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Wow, it took the hummingbirds about 2 days to learn it was there (3rd Floor blacony) but once they found it became a sensation.

These hummingbirds are always around now and they have no problem drinking from this thing. They are even fighting over it but I guess that is normal.

The product itself seems well made but there were NO instructions whatsoever (not even a picture on the box). OK its pretty easy to put it together but I thought that was weird. The “cord” that comes with it is pretty bad too so I had to create my own system with a hook so I can hang and take it down easily.

I am giving this 5 stars because it works well, is very cheap, and the birds love it. 4.5 is more like it though.


Bartok Kinski on Sun, 9th May 2010 12:00 am 



Great Gift For Guffaws
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This double set, humming bird acquifier and ant feeder is a wonderful addition to any senior citizen’s home. Sitting in your air conditioned porch and watching birds of all distinction taste the syrupy flavor that comes out of the spout will make anyone go wild, unless you are blind.

Amanda on Tue, 11th May 2010 12:00 am 



works fine
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Attracted several hummingbirds all summer. Used natural sugar and water solution (1 part cane sugar to 4 parts water). You’ll need a bottle brush and a pack of pipe cleaners to keep it clean once a week.

Amy K. Hamilton on Wed, 19th May 2010 12:00 am 



Best of all hummingbird feeders
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We and other family members have tried various hummingbird feeders through the years, and we always come back to this type. Get the glass tube and this type of flowers where the hummingbirds feed! Hummingbirds seem to like it the best, it’s the easiest I’ve had to clean (with a small brush), and lasts the longest. I’m now buying them as gifts for other people.

madmatt6773 on Wed, 26th May 2010 12:00 am 



lasts for years
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have had one of these for about ten years and only purchased another because the bees started robbing it and had lost the bee gaurds. Hummers have no trouble getting past them but bees and finches are kept out. The bottom is easy to overtighten and strip so some care must be taken there. Tighten until the threads just bottom out and it should last for years. Only real drawback is it’s kind of a pain to clean inside of bottle because of the shape.

Sharon Murphy on Wed, 2nd Jun 2010 12:00 am 



feeder review
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The humming birds love the feeder. However it is hard to clean the inside of the glass.

Chris M. on Tue, 8th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Great deal
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Basically the same humming bird feeder my local grocery store carries but at about half the price they charge.

It’s just exactly what you’d think. Your basic, well-enough made, standard feeder- good product, nice deal.

Jack H. Moon on Sat, 12th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Hummingbirds
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The feeders were great and my Hummingbirds (50 to 60) are enjoying them. They have eaten 20 pounds of sugar so far.

Pterra on Thu, 17th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



disappointed
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
This was very disappointing because it arrived missing 2 of the little yellow bee guards. They had to know they were missing when it was sent and I thoroughly searched the packing to make sure they hadn’t just fallen off and they just weren’t there. I will avoid this source in the future.

Ruffo on Sun, 27th Jun 2010 12:00 am 



Wonderful Entertainment
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This hummingbird feeder is great. We’ve only had the kind before that did not have a landing place for the birds. They seem to appreciate the availability of landing and drinking, as they are lingering longer at the feeder in any one given trip.

Sue Ellen Harrison on Fri, 2nd Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Happy Hummers!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This type of hummingbird feeder is a hummingbird choice.My “hummers” love to sit on the included perches at the base of the feeder. This feature is not always included with this style, and I was delighted to find the perched style once again. Since replacing the brand I was forced to use, Our “hummers” have returned in happy numbers. The price was the cheapest I have ever found. My only complaint is that it is too easy to over screw the caps on the bottles, but a slight hand overcomes that problem.I also love the fact that the bottles are glass and easy to clean.

Beach Girl on Mon, 5th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Excellent Feeder, Excellent Price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this feeder and so do the hummingbirds! Last year I had a different type (plastic bottle and without perches) and only had the occasional hummingbird. This year I bought one of the Perky Pet Pinch Waist feeders and I had a hummingbird in less than 20 minutes, within a week I bought two more to keep up with demand. I like the design of the feeder – the “pinched waist” gives it a little bit of character, and the size is large enough to be practical without being invasive. The three feeders are suspended by plant hooks under the eaves on the deck, which places them very close to the house. I have 10 “regulars” and several “visitors” that feed from dawn to twilight every day. I have to fill the feeders every morning – because they are empty and the little buggers have taken to scolding me when I’m not up early enough for their breakfast! I make half a gallon of nectar (4 parts water to 1 part sugar, brought to a low boil to extend freshness, per the wild bird experts) twice a week – yes that’s a full gallon. I thought about getting larger capacity feeders, but this way I can do a hot water rinse of the bottle and reservoir every day and a thorough cleaning weekly. Although ants and hornets are a problem in our area, so far they haven’t discovered the hummingbird feeders.

When I have company they are absolutely fascinated by the “show” they get from these cheeky little birds. They bicker (loudly), display, duel and chest bump each other to establish territory (the hummingbirds, not my guests). Some of them will share willingly with others and sit side-by-side at the feeder; some don’t want any other hummers – at any of the feeders – while they are feeding. Most will perch, some will not. Most are used to me at the kitchen window and don’t seem bothered when I watch them feed less than two feet away. I don’t know how long the feeders will last, but for the price and the entertainment value, even if I have to replace them next year, it’s been money well spent.

Pamela R. Miller on Sat, 10th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Our Hummers Love this Model!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We’ve tried a lot of models; expensive, ornate, etc. Our hummers turned up their beaks at all of them except this model. We’ve enjoyed many hours watching them land on the perches to feed. The only downfall is the plastic doesn’t last and we have to replace the feeder usually yearly. Fortunately they aren’t overly expensive.

Jawja Dave on Tue, 20th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Just hummin along!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The little humming birds love this feeder so much I can hardly keep it full! So wonderful to see God’s little helicopters. Isn’t His creation wonderful?

M. LaFerney on Wed, 21st Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Hummingbird Feeder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
In my opinion this is one of the best hummingbird feeders there is. Easy to come apart and very easy to clean I bought 3 of them and I love them.

J. Stroiney on Thu, 22nd Jul 2010 12:00 am 



A great feeder!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This item is wonderful! Not only is the price good, but it’s easy to assemble, hang, and it works! I personally found the bee guards to confuse my birds, but other than that, I removed them and I have had a whole bunch of hummingbirds ever since. They even like the little perches so they can rest their wings a bit! I highly recommend this feeder to anyone looking for a good feeder with an inexpensive price tag!

L. Lindner on Mon, 26th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Hummingbird Heaven
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the perfect hummingbird feeder. There’s even a perch the birds enjoy as they sip the nectar.

simpleasthat on Fri, 30th Jul 2010 12:00 am 



Birds love it
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My hummingbirds love this feeder and I’ve tried all the fancy expensive ones and they love this cheap feeder the best. I wish you could fill it from the top instead of screwing off the bottom, but it’s not that big of a hassle. I use pure cane sugar and water for nectar and they go crazy over it, they hate the commercial feed.

Mrs. A. Bridgett on Fri, 6th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Hummingbird Feeder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Although I haven’t actually seen this myself (I bought it from viewing the site inthe UK), my friends who received it say its beautiful.

M. Harper on Thu, 12th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



I Like it. Never had problems with it.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I Like it. Purchased this feeder 6 month ago and never had problems with it.

I gave it only 4 stars because it is difficult to clean. Other that that, it is perfectly fine, my birds love it!

Carol C. Anderon on Thu, 19th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



Perky Pet Clinched waist Hummingbird Feeders
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
All Perky Pet glass, clinched waist feeders have an inner part that connects the red bottom to the feeder itself – it’s a circular small plastic insert with threads that screw on the bottle top. In every feeder I have bought this part seems to shrink in a very short time and then the bottom falls off the feeder. I wrote Perky Pets and they said they do not have replacement parts for hummingbird feeders so I give this feeder and the whole company a big F. It’s a lousy product and the company won’t back themselves up.

Andrea on Sun, 29th Aug 2010 12:00 am 



The best hummingbird feeder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I gave this hummingbird feeder to our friends about three weeks ago. They have a beautiful garden and before putting up this feeder, they saw an occasional hummingbird. Within the past week or so they have seen dozens of birds almost daily. Hummingbirds are definitely attracted to this particular feeder. Highly recommended!

L. Plocher on Fri, 3rd Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Less than Par
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I’m disappointed in the quality of this product. It seemed to be just cheap plastic (the foot rests) and shipping was extremely slow.

Terry L. Thomason on Tue, 7th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Hummingbird Feeder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Exactly what I ordered. In my opinion the best feeder on the market.

CTYANKEY on Wed, 8th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Hummingbird feeder
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Many small plastic pieces. It does work as there are always hummingbirds. The ants love it too.

Easy to refill.

Elizabeth L. Yellman on Thu, 16th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Bird feeder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The hummingbird feeders arrived on time and are just as advertised. Very good product and service.

Spudman on Sat, 18th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Not a bad option
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
We’ve had this feeder for a year and have had good success attracting hummingbirds with it. The bright red color apparently does a good job luring them to our window. It’s a little inconvenient to clean but I don’t mind because my wife does it.

We have it hanging on a hanging device attached to a deck rail in front of a window. The only problem with this set up is that I can barely see the hummingbirds who invariable decide to perch on the opposite side of the feeder.

Watching the hummingbirds is a joy. It might be a good idea to add a water baffle to the top to discourage ants. It really works.


K. Hand on Wed, 22nd Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Simple design makes for the best feeder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been very pleased with this feeder. It took the hummers 2 days to discover it and now the birch tree where I hung it is literally the neighborhood “hummingbird hangout.” I have even seen hummingbirds hovering in line to use it like airplanes waiting to land on the runway. I’m thinking of getting a 2nd one just to handle the demand now. You won’t be disappointed with this purchase if your goal is to feed the hummers, not add a backyard ornament. Also, enjoy my customer images!

J. Howard on Mon, 27th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



A great hummer feeder at at great price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve been using this exact feeder for years. I like it in particular because it has perches that the hummers really seem to like. I had accidentally bought the same feeder without perches and I didn’t get as many hummers until I got this one. The glass bottle seems to keep the nectar fresher longer too.

Also, this is a GREAT price! I’ve seen these for twice the price at “speciality” stores.

Kotton Kandee on Tue, 28th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Don’t waste time with the cute ones get this
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve tried all kinds of hummingbird feeders and I keep coming back to this because of the bee guards. Without these, and this is about the only one I know of with these, at least this type, you attract ALL KINDS OF BEES so bad sometimes the hummer can’t get a word in edge wise. The guards are a pain cause sometimes they fall off and get lost or you just have to keep putting them back, but you can get replacements and this one works good. Kind of hard to clean, but overall if you want to attract hummers with a reliable performer, this is it.

Kotton Kandee on Tue, 28th Sep 2010 12:00 am 



Don’t waste time with the cute ones get this
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve tried all kinds of hummingbird feeders and I keep coming back to this because of the bee guards. Without these, and this is about the only one I know of with these, at least this type, you attract ALL KINDS OF BEES so bad sometimes the hummer can’t get a word in edge wise. The guards are a pain cause sometimes they fall off and get lost or you just have to keep putting them back, but you can get replacements and this one works good. Kind of hard to clean, but overall if you want to attract hummers with a reliable performer, this is it.

Mimette on Sun, 3rd Oct 2010 12:00 am 



Hummers Love It
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Just bought the second feeder. Yes, it does require some cleaning, but I now have a fresh one ready to hang while I wash the first feeder. Inexpensive and the birds are lapping up my homemade nectar-no red dye !!!!

The Thing Without Feathers on Sat, 9th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



One of my least favortie hummingbird feeders
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
The fact that this is one of the most popular hummingbird feeders on the market is mostly due to its wide availability, cheap price, and gaudy styling rather than its quality. I used these feeders for years before discovering better designs, and I came to hate them. The first thing I noticed was that they’re hard to clean, with too many small parts and hard-to-reach tubes and crevices. It takes way too long to take the feeder apart, get all the parts clean, and reassemble it.

The next thing that became apparent is that the “bee guards” really don’t do a very good job. Honeybees and wasps can’t reach the solution through intact guards, but some long-tongued bumblebees can, and tiny bees just crawl right through the guards (and often right into the bottle!). They’re also bright yellow, the same color as many bee-pollinated flowers (what was the manufacturer thinking?). The insects really swarm around when the solution oozes out, as it’s prone to do on warm days (particularly if you refill the bottle with refrigerated solution).

It didn’t take long to discover that this feeder is also not very durable. The plastic parts don’t hold up to exposure to sunlight, becoming brittle and loose over time (more quickly in sunny or high-elevation areas, where intense UV light seems to deteriorate the plastic more quickly). The hardened glass bottle is actually the most durable part of this feeder, while the bee guards are the first parts to break down. The size is okay, though if you’ve only got one or two hummingbirds visiting you won’t want to fill the feeder completely.

The best hummingbird feeders cost about twice as much as this model, but they will last at least 10 times as long. The feeders I use most now are the Hummzingers from Aspects and the Droll Yankees LF, both saucer-style feeders. For high-traffic times such as late summer, I switch to the Nature’s Best bottle feeder. I never use anything in my feeders except the solution recommended by all hummingbird experts: sugar water made from 3 to 5 parts water to 1 part white table sugar (do not add food coloring!). This is much more economical and probably also healthier (and tastier) for the birds than overpriced chemical-laced commercial mixes such as Perky Pet’s “Instant Nectar.” The solution should be changed every 2 to 4 days and the feeder cleaned thoroughly at least once a week, no matter what kind of hummingbird feeder you use.

Sammye Baker on Thu, 14th Oct 2010 12:00 am 



Hummingbird feeder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The hummingbird feeder is a good design liked very much by my visiting hummers. The design allows easy access by hummers while repelling other insects.

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