Perky-Pet Opus Plus 32-ounce Plastic 449-2 Oriole Feeder

by Perky-Pet

Product Features

• Features an orange slice decor, a 32 oz nectar capacity, four feeding ports with bee guards, and a two-position perch that adjusts to feed all varieties of orioles
• Clear, shatter-proof reservoir makes it easy for you to monitor nectar levels and unscrews easily from the feeder base for quick cleaning and filling
• Orange slice shaped ports to attract orioles
• Easy to disassemble and clean

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 7.3 x 8.9 inches ; 15.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002Y62W4
• Item model number: 449-2
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,181 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

While plants, flowers, and insects naturally provide food for our feathered friends, a well-stocked oriole feeder encourages more frequent visits. Opus’s egg-shaped feeder holds 32 ounces and provides four feeding stations, to allow as many orioles to dine as possible. Adjustable perches offer two different perch heights to accommodate all nine species of orioles. A patented bee guard keeps pests out and secures food. A convenient hanging hole permits owners to hang the feeder by a special stand or on tree branches.

Opus even includes an oriole identification chart to inform bird enthusiasts. To attract orioles to the feeder, place it in a sheltered southeast location in the yard or garden. Orioles also enjoy dining on fresh oranges and grape or apple jelly. Keep the feeder stocked year-round to nourish any birds that linger through a cold winter, and help tired birds rebuild strength after the long flight north in spring. To deter pesky squirrels, hang the oriole feeder from tree branches as far from the trunk as possible and at least four feet above the ground. For best results, handwash the feeder with equal parts water and white vinegar--this will help protect birds from bacteria and disease. Avoid chemical cleaners that might poison birds. When shipped, this item weighs two pounds. --Jessica Reuling

Product Description

The Oriole's appearance was a brillant flash against the landscape¿..and what way to attract them to your garden than with our 32 ounce oriole feeder. It's exclusive two-position perch adjusts to feed all varieties of orioles.It's patented bee guard lets bird feed, keeps birds out.Four feeding stations allows for fine dining. It comples complete with a free oriole identification chart

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Oriole nectar feeder, May 22, 2007

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J. K. Moore (Southern California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Perky-Pet Opus Plus 32-ounce Plastic 449-2 Oriole Feeder (Lawn & Patio)

Orioles readily take nectar from my 8 oz. Perky-Pet Four Fountains hummingbird feeders, and can quickly empty them. Buying larger hummingbird feeders was not entirely satisfactory since all have feeding ports which exclude non-hummers. I got this Opus oriole feeder so the orioles would have their own large capacity feeder.

My feeder has springy buttons in the nectar ports which act as bee guards. (Note: The image on this page differs slightly from the feeder I received.) Initially the orioles and hummers explored the feeder but were unable to figure out the bee guards. After a few days I removed the bee guards, which involved undoing a few screws, and thereafter both orioles and hummers used the feeder.

The feeder disassembles into three parts: the clear plastic reservoir bottle and the two parts of the orange base. The bottom of the base houses the adjustable perches. If you submerge your feeder to clean it, this part will require some shaking and draining, but this is a minor matter. All parts of the base which touch the nectar are readily accessible for cleaning.

This is a good feeder for those crunch times when a lot of nectar is being consumed, but the orioles really prefer the Perky-Pets. Finally, _I_ really prefer a glass reservoir and just couldn't give five stars to a feeder without one.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Orioles and Hummers, August 25, 2006

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M. Nushart (Prescott, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Perky-Pet Opus Plus 32-ounce Plastic 449-2 Oriole Feeder (Lawn & Patio)

Unpacked it, filled it and hung it up. Had Orioles right away. This unit was a replacement for a another brand that allowed the Humming Birds to feed as well as the Orioles. The Hummers were confused and unable to feed from this one because of the bee guards. We disassembled the unit and removed the bee guards (bees aren't a significant problem in our area). Now everybody feeds!
Nice unit. I would recommend it.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor design!, June 3, 2009

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T. Marlow "lost40000" (MI, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Perky-Pet Opus Plus 32-ounce Plastic 449-2 Oriole Feeder (Lawn & Patio)

This feeder works fine, however, it is the most difficult thing to clean I've ever had! First of all the container is a really awkward shape. It does not fit in your hand very well due to it's wide girth. An old soda bottle would be easier to handle! Secondly, it has a very small mouth which makes it difficult to insert a bottle brush. Then on the inside there are small plastic squiggles that hold the nectar dispensing buttons on which are also difficult to clean. The other problem is emptying the bottle. It's flattened at the bottom and even with vigorous shaking you can never completely empty it.If they were to change the shape of the bottle (make it smaller in girth and widen the mouth) It could be a great product!