We were looking for a wider, lower-profile hummer feeder that wouldn't sway as wildly, as our area is quite windy. This looked the part. But BEWARE!! I don't think the mfr. even tested this feeder! Within a single day, all the sugar water leaked out the bottom, creating exactly the sticky mess we'd hoped to avoid. Even when sitting on a level surface it did this. The problem seems to be a completely unnecessary two-piece construction for the red base, and a completely pointless foam plug at the bottom...BOTH of which leak horribly. Was able to glue together the two halves of the base, but there is no way to fix that foam plug.
Don't waste your money!
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Perky Pet 120TF Top-Fill Push-Pull Hummingbird Feeder, MagnoliaProduct Description: This top-fill hummingbird feeder features Perky Pet's new Push-Pull technology for effortless refilling--just push, pour, then pull-and-lock. It features an easy to fill wide mouth top and an advanced "sports bottle" like function to facilitate replenishing the nectar. The four attractive magnolias on the base of this pretty feeder contain the feeding ports.
With fewer parts, cleaning the feeder is so simple, too. The clear plastic reservoir makes it easy to monitor nectar levels in this 20-ounce hummingbird feeder.
The easy-to-use Perky Pet hummingbird feeder with red magnolia feeding ports, featuring Push-Pull refilling technology. Use Perky-Pet instant high energy nectar, for best results. This specially blended hummingbird feeder nectar is easy to use, requires no boiling and stays fresh longer. This hummingbird feeder may be cleaned with the Perky-Pet cleaning mop. Remember to clean your feeder at least twice a week, more often in very warm climates or seasons.
Learn how easy it is to use a Perky Pet hummingbird feeder. (Feeder with Aster design shown here.) Preparing Your Hummingbird Feeder
Check to make sure the base compartments are securely tightened
Push container into base to close ports to prevent leakage
Unscrew to cap to fill with nectar
Screw cap back on securely to form an airtight seal.
Keep the feeder in the closed position until you get to the spot where you want to hang it.
To open nectar reservoir--hold base with one hand and pull up on the container with the other to open ports for feeding.
Your feeder is now ready.
Hanging a Hummingbird Feeder
Hummingbird feeders should be hung out of direct sunlight, since the sun can spoil the nectar, as well as away from windy areas and out of reach of cats. You may also want to place the hummingbird feeder in and around trumpeting flowers. This will help attract more birds to your hummingbird feeder.
Hang your bird feeder away from trees, bushes, fences or buildings. If you must hang the bird feeder on a tree, keep it at least six feet from the trunk or the tree limbs.
Hummingbirds will find your nectar feeder, although there are some steps you can take to help the tiny birds find it sooner. Tying a red ribbon on the feeder wire or pole will help them locate it. Some enthusiasts prefer to use red nectar, although hummingbirds will also find the clear nectar in hummingbird feeders. Other attraction methods include planting flowers that attract hummingbirds adjacent to the feeder area and placing a birdbath in your yard near the feeder.
Bird Feeder Care
Keeping your bird feeder clean and full of fresh nectar is very important to the health of visiting birds. It is recommended that you clean your seed bird feeder every two weeks and your hummingbird feeder every week. Clean your bird feeder more often in warmer weather.
A mild soap and water solution can be used; however, if the bird feeder needs additional cleaning, you can use diluted vinegar. Be sure to rinse completely. It is not recommended that you put any bird feeder into your dishwasher for cleaning.
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Parasol PDCCL Pot de Creme Hummingbird Feeder ClearI love this hummingbird feeder and was so happy when it came in the mail.The one thing I did't like about it was the way the glass flowers just sit in the holes.I kept thinking they forgot to pack the rubber/silicone seals, maybe they did. This feeder still looks lovely hanging in my yard but I have yet to see a hummingbird eat from it.They don't go near it and only eat from the one with a gandola bottom.Wish the birds liked it as much as I do the I would have given it 4 and a half stars only taking away a half star for the flowers not having some sort of seal.
