- Hummingbird feeder
- Includes four bright red gloxinia flowers, bee guards, perches, and threaded hanging caps
- Nectar mfg# 233
- Four feeding stations
- Glass feeder
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There are more than 300 species of hummingbird in the Western Hemisphere, and, with this hummingbird feeder, you're bound to see at least a couple of them at your window. Perky Pet's 8-ounce hardened-glass feeder features bee guards and four easy-feeding flowers. This model doesn't have the modern no-drip feeding base that many Perky Pet hummingbird feeders boast; instead, you'll find four-way perches. The feeder is easy to fill and clean, and comes with a one-year warranty.
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Woodstream/victor 203cp 8-ounce glass hummingbird feeder
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36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Popularity does not equal quality,
This review is from: Woodstream/victor 203CP 8-Ounce Glass Hummingbird Feeder (Lawn & Patio)
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, but some long-tongued bumblebees can, and tiny bees just crawl right inside the bee guard (and often right into the bottle!). 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). The hardened glass bottle is actually the most durable part of this feeder, while the yellow 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 now are the Hummzingers from Aspects, the Droll Yankees LF, and the Hummerfest from Nature Products Inc., and the only one I've ever had to retire got a crack in the basin when I dropped it on a sharp rock (it was full at the time - I don't think it would have broken had it been empty). I never use anything in my feeders except the solution recommended by all hummingbird experts: 4 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 chemical-laced commercial mixes. 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.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Have 3 of these Feeders,
By margie campbell (milford, nj USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Woodstream/victor 203CP 8-Ounce Glass Hummingbird Feeder (Lawn & Patio)
Hummers love it and the bees can't get in like others I tried before, but the feeder was very difficult to keep clean. It tended to get mold in all those little nooks and crannies (Remember that mold is very bad for the birds - - so please keep them clean). I have purchased replacement guards from PP. Recently, I took the guards off and the bees don't bother it much. Next time I will try a hummingbird feeder that is easy to clean.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Hard to clean...,
By Karen L. Vandusen "cloudpeak" (Woodinville, Washington United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Woodstream/victor 203CP 8-Ounce Glass Hummingbird Feeder (Lawn & Patio)
I had this hummingbird feeder. The birds used it, but the feeder was very difficult to keep clean. It tended to get mold in all those little nooks and crannies. In hot weather, you need to change the sugar water every 3-4 days. Choose a hummingbird feeder that is easy to clean.
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