Aspects Hummingbird Hummzinger Feeder

by Aspects

Product Features

• Large 16oz Capacity, Built-in ant moat
• 6 feeding ports, Brass hanging rod
• Unbreakable Poly carbonate construction

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000FJTXRC
• Item model number: 143
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,139 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #97 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Backyard Birding > Birds > Feeders

Product Description

With its' beautiful styling and simple cleaning features it is no wonder the HummZinger Mini & Excel is our most popular hummingbird feeders. Engineered of virtually unbreakable UV stabilized polycarbonate with an integrated wraparound perch that encourages hummingbirds to stay an feed longer. A solid brass stem and built-in ant moat add to the Lifetime Guarantee quality of both these models. The HummZinger Excel increases your viewing pleasure by doubling both the nectar capacity and feedin

Customer Reviews

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59 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent feeder from a hummer friendly company!, May 7, 2007

By 

Tim (United States) - See all my reviews

This feeder is simply the best for all the reasons such as ease of cleaning, durability in construction and overall design.

-PROPER CLEANING IS A MUST-

The Hummzinger Excel by Aspects Inc. is the easiest to clean feeder that I have ever owned. Unlike the inverted bottle style feeders this feeder has no recessed or unreachable places that will harbor mold and bacteria. This feeder is simply three parts, the red top that is basically flat on the underside, the bowl like basin and a metal hangar. Cleaning is simple and requires only removing the top and flushing the top and basin out with hot water. DO NOT use soap, as hummers can taste the residue! This cleaning should be done every three or four days (more often if in a warmer climate or if mixture becomes cloudy or has black specks). Once a month soak the feeder top and basin in a mixture of 1/4-cup bleach to one gallon of water. Soak for one hour then rinse thoroughly with hot water. Dry and refill.

-What to feed? -

DO NOT BUY COMMERCIALLY AVAIALBLE NECTAR. It's a complete waste of money and they are NOT PROVEN SAFE for hummingbirds. Hummingbirds only need (from us) the sugar/water mixture that is one part CANE sugar (sucrose) to four parts water. This is a very close reproduction of natural flower nectar. Natural flower nectar is mainly water and natural sugars like sucrose and/or glucose, among some other trace sugars and elements. The other nutrients hummingbirds' need they get from catching small bugs like gnats and spiders. The sugar/water syrup recipe is stamped on the underside of the Hummzinger's lid for reference. Mix well until all the sugar is dissolved then fill your feeder. Commercial mixes contain many unneeded chemicals and red dye that has not been tested for safety in regard to hummingbirds. Don't risk them and save your money!

-Is the Hummzinger durable? -

Yes, constructed of UV stable polycarbonate and backed with a LIFETIME GAURANTEE the Hummzinger will last a lifetime. The thick plastic components of the Hummzinger are unbreakable and there is NO plastic snap on flowers to worry about. The metal hangar screws into the basin in the middle and is quite strong. No more hanging by wires that can become brittle and break.

-What other features does this feeder have? -

1) Durable construction of unbreakable UV stable polycarbonate plastics that will not fade in the sun. However to avoid syrup spoilage hang the feeder in the shade.

2) Comes with a metal hangar or is post mountable.

3) Built in ant moat with overflow drain channels, just fill with some water and hang. TIP: Only fill about half way if hanging the feeder. This will keep the water from dripping out the drain ports if you bump the feeder hanging it, like I do!

4) Solid one-piece top with raised flowers (no snap on flowers) that divert rainwater away from the six feeding ports so the syrup will not dilute.

5) 16-ounce capacity with syrup level scale on the side of the basin (4, 8, 12 and 16 ounce marks). Do not overfill!

6) All around perch that my hummers love to use. I have attracted five to feed all at once!

7) Saucer like shape makes this feeder very stable when hanging in high wind. Mine hangs about four feet and even during strong storm winds the Hummzinger barely moves. My old inverted bottle feeder would swing madly and even broke free one day!

8) Bee/Wasp proof by design! The Hummzinger is bee/wasp proof because the feeding ports sit up above the top surface of the sugar water solution. Hummers have no problem reaching the food but the shorter insect tongues cannot reach the goodies!

9) Lifetime guarantee.

10) Made by a company that does not make commercial nectar. This is also why I support Aspects Inc. not only because of the exceptional design and construction of the Hummzinger line, but also their dedication to the health of Hummingbirds by NOT offering products such as nectar, which are NOT proven SAFE for hummingbirds. They are concerned with the birds, not their profits and it shows because they do NOT make nectar and produce the best feeders available!

This truly is the BEST feeder for ALL the reasons!

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Cheers" for the hummers, August 28, 2006

By 

A. J. Hollen "bookie" (Sun Valley, CA) - See all my reviews
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If you have ever seen six hummers sitting on the perch enjoying a drink while others buzzed around waiting for an empty stool you have seen the biggest reason that so many people are using this low profile feeder.

You may refill every day (if nature gifts you), but it is so easy to clean and fill with nice fresh nectar, which is healthier for the birds, it is no chore at all. The hummers are so used to me because I fill the feeders daily that they just back up a few inches and chatter at me while I do.

The ants are not any problem because of the simple built in water moat at the top and these don't seem to attract bees like the large capacity feeders do.

The smaller version of this one (fewer feeding ports) is great too and I have a mixture of both sizes.

I have tossed my bigger feeders because they just attract too many bees - which is not a big deal - they are great for my vegetable garden - but if there are too many bees the hummers WILL stop coming around.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy To Clean and Refill. Hummers Like It., July 18, 2006

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Apricot Garfield - See all my reviews

I had the Perky Pet bottle type feeder. It was okay but was hard to clean and after some time, the red plastic feeder part that screws into the bottle became stripped and then the feeder started leaking. We used plumbers tape to improve the seal between the bottle and the plastic, but finally it wouldn't stop leaking. I purchased the Hummzinger 16 oz feeder. It took the hummers several days to get used to it but now it is well used. It is easy to clean and to refill. It is much more sanitary than the Perky Pet.