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Though we have MANY hummingbirds in our yard we have repeatedly watched them take a look at this feeder then fly away without eating. We have moved it to new spots hoping that was the problem, but nothing.
We made no changes to the formula or any other item except the feeder itself. Well, not really. The little area to collect ants is well placed.So now comes spring and hummers we were excited to watch them and their new eating holes. My first reaction was this will be just perfect for them because they can sit while eating and even thought the construction is somewhat shoddy it would work well for the birds. At this time in 2008 our yards were a haven for over 12 hummers so it off to the Amazon hummer store. I do not know. He fed and told me he did not like the new ones. One day while putting one of last years feeders one actually sat on the feeder while I was emptying it into the plants.
Right now it is time to retire the new feeders and revert to the old. Well, almost no hummers. We bought 2 new ones including the Pet 221. But why would one hummer feed from the old and not from the new. No hummers. A ruby red buzzed us several times at each location but would not feed. It is possible that the new has an odor in the plastic that the hummers do not like. For now this has been a waste of money.
We have this hung outside of our kitchn window, and watch as they perch & eat from 12" away. It is incredible enough to see hummers do their "hit, hover & run" at a feeder. BUT - to have them PERCH - to sit around 4 to 6 at a time without attacking each other makes for some real enjoyment and some great pictures. Keeps nectar freshar longer with the dark red top. HIGHLY recommended.
Great hummingbird feeder, easy to clean and fill, the only one that has stopped the ants.
We have had difficulty finding a retail outlet that sells this "flat" hummingbird feeder. I pound a reinforcement steel bar in the soil, then slip a piece of PVC pipe over that, paint it a neutral color, and position this feeder atop that. Thankfully, Amazon.com markets this one at a very competitive price. We've decided that the "traditional" bottle-type swings in the wind too much for this area, spilling the contents on the patio or soil. The re-bar is rigid, so it doesn't sway in the wind. Our hummingbirds love these feeders.
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