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What Brand Do Your Hummers Prefer?
Perky-Pet
50%
 50%  [ 3 ]
Dr. JB's
16%
 16%  [ 1 ]
HummZinger
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Parasol
33%
 33%  [ 2 ]
BirdBrain
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Other
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Total Votes : 6





hummingbird3172

Zone 9b Saint Cloud, FL
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Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 7:38 pm   Post subject: What Brand of Hummingbird Feeder Do YOU Have?


I am curious to see which is most popular. I had a very junky one that was very difficult to clean so I'm not surprised I wasn't getting more reception.

This is the one:
http://www.perkypet.com/store/product.asp?dept%5Fid=112&pf%5Fid=271&mscssid=GV1A3355EAFH8JRD5EB5HGKEA8S3A417


I used to have this cheapo Perky Pet one that they seemed to really like. It didn't hold up well in the sun and the plastic cracked. I haven't seen one just like it anywhere, even on the site, but it cost about $5.

Now I have this one, but without the perches.

http://www.perkypet.com/store/product.asp?dept%5Fid=112&pf%5Fid=203CP&mscssid=GV1A3355EAFH8JRD5EB5HGKEA8S3A417

And I just got this one, that seems easier to clean..it has an ant moat which is very nice...

http://www.hummzinger.com/excel.htm

and I got this one...which is really cool because you get to choose the colors of the "flowers"..it has a nice wide mouth and you can mix the nectar right inside.


Anyone have any favorites?




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eileen


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Scotland
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Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 9:46 pm   Post subject:


As you know I don't get hummingbirds here in Scotland but if I did I think I'd prefer the Perky-Pet Pinch-Waist Glass Feeder as it more closely resembles the types of flowers hummingbirds feed from.


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hummingbird3172

Zone 9b Saint Cloud, FL
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 2:34 am   Post subject:


That was what I was thinking.... Confused

You may not have hummers...but Scotland is beautiful! I dream of going there someday! I think the climate would suit me well! Very Happy


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eileen


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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:25 am   Post subject:


If you ever decide to visit Anna let me know. We could meet up somewhere and have a good old 'chin wag.' Very Happy


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hummingbird3172

Zone 9b Saint Cloud, FL
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:52 pm   Post subject:


That sounds good Eileen! Very Happy

I'm hoping someday when the kids are older..... Laughing


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DaphDaph

South Carolina
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:10 pm   Post subject:


Which hummingbird feeder did you end up purchasing? I'm glad I found thread because I want to replace the feeders I currently have. They are too hard to clean. I'm going to try the hummzinger. It looks like it is easy to clean and fill.

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Wrennie

Catskill Mountains NY
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:45 pm   Post subject:


That Aspects~Humzinger is a very good feeder. They make high quality products.
Homestead has one that I have and like which is similar to the Zinger;
Homestead feeder
The dish type are very easy to clean.
I also like the perky pet basket/planter feeder.
basket feeder
Poke it right in a hanging planter. Also easy to clean.
Bird brain and parasol have some gorgeous feeders but if you live in a wildlife area like me it makes you worry about them getting knocked down and broken.
I'm glad you started this thread too! I own a wild bird feeding/watching shop and its nice to know what people like.

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DaphDaph

South Carolina
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 12:36 am   Post subject:


Thanks Wrennie. I love the Homestead feeder. It looks easy to clean. Is the Gold Crest website just for store owners. I signed up and I got an email stating that the registration must be approved.
Thanks!

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petunia

northern michigan
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 2:52 am   Post subject:


I don't put out hummingbird feeders, but I do put out suet blocks for any birds that hang around in the winter. Some of those birds include woodpeckers and some other small birds and doves. If I were to get any of these feeders, I sure like Dr. JB's the best because it looks as if it cleans up good. I also like the pretty flowers to pick from.


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kuntrygal

Texas ~ Zone 8
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 4:50 am   Post subject:


Ditto... I would choose Dr. JB's. I like the option of designing my own feeder (color wise). I don't have a feeder, because the feeders I have seen in stores look like they would all be so difficult to clean. In the past, ants were a problem, as well as attracting wasps!


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DaphDaph

South Carolina
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:22 am   Post subject:


I didn't give the jb's a second look because I thought the bottle was plastic. My other feeder is plastic. I tried putting it on the top shelf of my dishwasher. That was a mistake. It melted part of it.
I took a second look after you two said jb's would be your choice. I'm glad I did. It's glass!! I read the reviews and I think I found my new hummingbird feeders.
Thanks!!

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Wrennie

Catskill Mountains NY
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:25 pm   Post subject:


DaphDaph wrote:
Thanks Wrennie. I love the Homestead feeder. It looks easy to clean. Is the Gold Crest website just for store owners. I signed up and I got an email stating that the registration must be approved.
Thanks!

It is very easy to cean.
yes Goldcrest is a wholesale distributor I use for my store.

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Penny

Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 2:37 pm   Post subject:


My hummingbird feeder is a glass one, and its on a metal stick, the kind that you can stick in the garden.
The glass part looks like a flower.


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DaphDaph

South Carolina
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Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 5:54 pm   Post subject:


Thanks everyone. I ended up ordering 2 of the JB hummingbird feeder. I received them about a week ago. They are easy to take apart and look well made. I don't think I'll have a problem cleaning them.
I might hang one out now to see if I have any hanging about this season Very Happy

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Primsong

Oregon
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Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 10:59 pm   Post subject:


Let us know how they turn out! My husband wants us to put up a hummingbird feeder this year, and aside from 'easy to wash' I don't have any other ideas on what features to look for.

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