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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 1, 2008
11:04 AM Post #4891726
| There is such a variety of feeders for our little jeweled friends. From the plastic practical to beautiful blown glass.
We invite you show us your feeders, and maybe tell us what you like about it!
This is my Aspects HummZinger Ultra - I like it so well because there is no dripping, it's so easy to take part and clean. It also has a built-in ant moat!
Another plus is that it is excellent for taking pics. There are no blocked shots.
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 1, 2008
11:11 AM Post #4891765
| Great job nanny! Thank You!
Remember folks you don't have to have a Hummingbird in the shot; this is just about the feeder itself. So don't be shy; lets see your feeders!
Okay I'm off to get some pics of mine. :-) |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 1, 2008
11:12 AM Post #4891773
| I have these three, plus one more (pix to come) 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 1, 2008
11:13 AM Post #4891789
| Do you know the names of your Mrs Ed? |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 1, 2008
11:30 AM Post #4891863
| This one is my new one… it has a built-in ant moat, which I think is genius.
It is Birdscapes' Deluxe Rose petal.
On the above, the oval is Opus and has two feeding holes. The clear part is glass.
The smaller one on the left is First Nature. It's all plastic, but is easy to clean. The tube is a wide mouth.
The larger on the right is a Perky Pet 209 (30 oz.) The tube is glass.
I've seen the birds drink from all of these. The oval one is drippy though.
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 1, 2008
11:45 AM Post #4891922
| I have that one (last pic) Mrs Ed but its a Perky Pet Rose Petal feeder and its the favorite of my hummmers! |
heyitsmejudy
Lawrenceville, GA
May 1, 2008
11:45 AM Post #4891925
| I think I might need therapy. I have all but one of these feeders shown so far!
Pelle... that one is my hummers' fave, too... and it was the least expensive of the bunch. Other than the aspects feeder, it's also the easiest to clean and fill.
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 1, 2008
12:06 PM Post #4892005
| This is a Best-1 Feeder.
And yes its the modifyed one (w/ 2 perches) for those that might be concerned).
Looks like it might be crooked, I'll have to fix that.
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 1, 2008
12:08 PM Post #4892011
| This is a Yankee Droll, I can't remember the rest of the name but I think its their smallest one. Very cute feeder. 
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 1, 2008
12:16 PM Post #4892041
| I also bought the cutest thing at walgreens, but I don't expect it to work that well. It is cute though! I also thought that I might be able to use it to hand feed.
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 1, 2008
12:18 PM Post #4892048
| That is nice! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 1, 2008
12:43 PM Post #4892160
| Cool feeders everyone and Nanny thanks for starting the new thread! I also have two of the flat sauces like yours and do love the ease of cleaning. And you are right...they can't hide!! (duh, didn't even think of that)! |
Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 1, 2008
1:44 PM Post #4892379
| Right, i better get one of those, because I think that the hummers always know to be on the opposite side of where I'm shooting.
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 1, 2008
2:55 PM Post #4892642
| Why would you need therapy Judy????? :) |
heyitsmejudy
Lawrenceville, GA
May 1, 2008
3:32 PM Post #4892750
| I don't know, nanny.. could I have TOO MANY hummingbird feeders and hummingbird plants?!?!?! |
pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 1, 2008
3:43 PM Post #4892798
| Judy goes for Collectors Therapy. :-) |
heyitsmejudy
Lawrenceville, GA
May 1, 2008
3:51 PM Post #4892831
| I'm like the crazy cat lady of the bird world. |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
May 1, 2008
4:19 PM Post #4892943
| If anybody spots a good deal on those Hummzingers -- please post! I've been hoping to find one locally without paying $50 for it at a specialty shop... but I might have to just order a couple and pony up for shipping. That Perky Pet one should be easier to find -- I'm guessing Home Depot or WalMart. :-)
The pretty glass ones with the spouts on the bottom like Mrs Ed's last photo seem to work best if you have a sheltered, shady spot to hang them. If you hang them in a warm/sunny spot, they drip... a lot! |
heyitsmejudy
Lawrenceville, GA
May 1, 2008
4:35 PM Post #4892984
| It's $19.95 at Duncraft for the Ultra one.
[HYPERLINK@www.duncraft.com] |
Mima56
Thayer, MO
(Zone 6a)
May 1, 2008
4:50 PM Post #4893033
| I was shopping around on the internet before this thread ever got posted. Can you say 'great minds'??
Hummzinger Excel (16 oz.) $14.29; reasonable shipping
[HYPERLINK@www.nottawawildbirdsupply.com]
I have several of the Perky Pet wide mouth feeders: empty, wash, refill: 5 minutes, tops. But I want to scatter more feeders around the yard, so this Hummzinger with the built-in moat will be perfect!
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Mrs_Ed
Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a)
May 1, 2008
5:12 PM Post #4893116
| yep, I think I'll have to get one too!!! |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
May 1, 2008
5:25 PM Post #4893168
| Mima, that's a nice price! Thanks! Have you ordered yours yet?
Our hummers don't go through the nectar very fast, so even 8 oz feeders work fine for us. Several scattered feeders are better; I agree! |
thymewarp13
Hatfield, PA
(Zone 6b)
May 1, 2008
6:39 PM Post #4893442
| I have several feeders, but this tends to be my favorite. I get relatively few hummingbirds over the season, and those who do show up (usually females and immatures) tend to feed more often from my shrubs and plants. This feeder seems to be most similar to the one that pellatory has pictured. 
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Marilynbeth
Hebron, KY
(Zone 6a)
May 1, 2008
7:07 PM Post #4893537
| We have four of these feeders that we have two in the front and two in the back. Gotta have the ones with the perches, cuz they love to be able to sit and rest while they're sipping and drinking.
[HYPERLINK@www.duncraft.com]
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Mima56
Thayer, MO
(Zone 6a)
May 1, 2008
8:57 PM Post #4894033
| Critter, I don't totally fill my large Perky Pet feeders yet. I only put @ 2 cups sugar water in each right now. My hummers don't seem to fight as much when they can drink farther away from each other on a feeder. Too, with their wide mouths, these feeders are SO much easier to clean when it gets hot and mildew tries to grow. I really dislike having to use one of those bottle brush thing-ies to clean a feeder!
Right now, my hummers all fight over the Oriole feeders, though they have the same sugar mixture in them. Go figure! |
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
May 1, 2008
10:53 PM Post #4894632
| I thought those HummZinger feeders looked really easy to clean -- even the little 8 oz ones! I'm even tempted to pay a couple bucks more for an extra purty one... :-) |
Mima56
Thayer, MO
(Zone 6a)
May 1, 2008
11:00 PM Post #4894665
| I have ordered two of the big Hummzingers plus an Oriole feeder made the same way. Of course, the Orioles will probably have moved on before my order arrives, but the hummers will probably love all of the feeders!
How did birds exist before all these wonderful products??? |
beclu727
Dacula, GA
(Zone 7b)
May 2, 2008
8:35 AM Post #4895717
| I have 3 of the 8 oz hummzingers and one 16 oz one. I got rid of all my other hard to clean ones. I love them. I think I'll get a 12 oz one too. The 16 isn't as popular as the 8 oz ones. It gets so hot here I have to change syrup almost daily in the summer. With the 8 oz, not much gets wasted. The ant moats work great unless the other birds have drunk the water out!!! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 2, 2008
9:06 AM Post #4895851
| Here is the Perky Pet feeder! It is the only one I have that doesn't have a perch. I like the ones with the perches so the little fellas can rest while eating! 
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 2, 2008
10:58 AM Post #4896300
| This is one by First Nature and I really like it too! It has the nice wide mouth and comes part completely for easy and through cleaning. This is the 32 oz. size and I have2 of them. I got the at Wal-Mart for like $5 a piece.
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 2, 2008
11:02 AM Post #4896311
| They also have a 16 oz. size. I will probably use this one for my handfeeding. I just picked it up and again 4-5 dollars.
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 2, 2008
11:02 AM Post #4896312
| They also have a 16 oz. size. I will probably use this one for my handfeeding. I just picked it up and again 4-5 dollars.
Sorry for the double post, I knew it was going to do that!
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Mima56
Thayer, MO
(Zone 6a)
May 2, 2008
11:24 AM Post #4896396
| (My first attempt at posting a picture. Hope it works!)
My favorite feeder. This pic was taken without a telephoto lens. I just stood next to the feeder and waited. These little guys and gals are fearless!
Just received an email that my Hummzinger order has shipped. What service!
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heyitsmejudy
Lawrenceville, GA
May 2, 2008
11:48 AM Post #4896549
| Mima...
The people at Aspects have SUPER customer service as well... I bought my feeder at a store here in town. A week later, a (insert cuss word here) squirrel had chewed on the ports, leaving gnaw marks. I called Aspects and they sent me a new lid, no questions asked. I was VERY impressed. You don't see that kind of customer service often anymore. |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 2, 2008
11:49 AM Post #4896559
| Mima...awesome pic of the feeder and the delightful Hummers! Congrats on posting your first pic...now we need more! |
Mima56
Thayer, MO
(Zone 6a)
May 2, 2008
11:54 AM Post #4896584
| Judy, How nice to know! Sounds just like the folks at Bluestone Perennials. OOPS! That's for another thread... |
ritapg
Seward, AK
(Zone 3b)
May 3, 2008
2:02 AM Post #4899815
| my favorite feeder ... this is last year's picture, the hummers are late this year here, along with everything else! 
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 3, 2008
5:39 AM Post #4900064
| That's a pretty one! |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 3, 2008
6:34 AM Post #4900103
| Rita...I had one of those pretty ones last year and the Orioles pulled out all the petals and broke them!! I couldn't figure out what was pulling them out and throwing them on the front porch! I had Oriole feeders this year! |
coo13549
Batavia, OH
(Zone 6a)
May 3, 2008
8:07 AM Post #4900276
| I have two like the first feeder in the thread. Though one is quite faded from the sun, hummers love it.
Now for another question...I want an oriole feeder but don't have any idea of what to get. I've been putting out oranges for two weeks and nothing. Bought the grape jelly. Haven't even seen an oriole feeder at Home Depot or Lowes, and our local great birding store only had one bad one.
Rose, glad to hear you are okay. Storms were mild by the time they got here, but we did get half an inch of rain. Having lived in KC area for 15 years, though, I know that Kansas and Missouri gets all the good weather! |
coo13549
Batavia, OH
(Zone 6a)
May 3, 2008
8:11 AM Post #4900289
| Knock on wood, lol. Last time I said "a tornado wouldn't hit twice in the same place?" lightning hit the building ten seconds later and a chandelier dropped behind me (at DaShea's in case Tobasco is lurking). |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
May 3, 2008
8:16 AM Post #4900309
| Coo...I have two Oriole feeders and they and the Hummers are using them both! One of them is the flat saucer type like the first post and have little wells for the jelly and you put the orange on the stem. I got that one from Wild Birds Unlimited. The other one is a globe that I got from Wal Box!
We have tornados in our area and the closest one hit all around us within a mile. Too close for comfort and we and the neighbors spent about an hour in our basement!! |
tabasco
Cincinnati (Anderson, OH
(Zone 6a)
May 3, 2008
8:41 AM Post #4900385
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We use the wide mouthed red glass or plastic feeders from Walmart, too. But why are they $5 where you are and $15 here?!? I'm so glad they have started making the jars with wide mouths for easy clean up.
Coo--yes, I am lurking! Glad you escaped the attack of the chandelier. Oh, my! That will teach you not to go into bars on windy days!
I bought one of those orange 'jelly, orange & nectar' combo oriole feeders at the bird store in Milford. Couldn't find one at HD or Lowes, either. What about Tractor Supply, though? Any luck there? TS is usually nice and inexpensive and has good stuff for birds (East of Eastgate Mall a bit).
I haven't seen Orioles around here yet, either. The 'Cincinnati Birding' website says they are just arriving in our area now. I bought a bunch of oranges from the clearance table at the produce store and cut them in half and nailed them to trees. (Cheap feeder idea).
It's raining now or I would post pics of my HB feeders. The feeders haven't had a lot of customers yet but the HBs are buzzing around here--I guess they are feeding on insects and the lilacs and buckeye blossoms. They check out the daffodils but don't seem to nectar from them...
Mima--great pic of your feeder! With all those hummingbirds, you must not be shy about posting photos!
ritapig--and your glass feeder is so pretty! I love the colorful hand blown style feeders but I'm thinking they look difficult to maintain...I wonder...?
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coo13549
Batavia, OH
(Zone 6a)
May 3, 2008
1:51 PM Post #4901486
| Rose--OMG did you just have another storm? Can't believe the tornado came so close, that sucks. Glad you were able to tear yourself away from the birds--and Dave's,LOL--to get in the basement.
T--I was having a business lunch at DeSheas. Really I was! What bird store in Milford? I was talking about Ed's Feed and Seed in Symmes/Montgomery. Haven't tried Tractor Supply but that's a good idea. We're headed to Milford momentarily. Is it by that weird (but cool) little nursery right off 28 and 275? |
tabasco
Cincinnati (Anderson, OH
(Zone 6a)
May 4, 2008
7:13 AM Post #4904004
| This is a nice bird store in Milford. Pricey, though, as most of the bird boutiques are. [HYPERLINK@www.birdchat.com]
I am trying some of the fancier glass feeders in the front yard (for looks). But I have the red glass/plastic Walmart 'old reliables' in the side and back. None of my feeders has gotten much action yet but there are HBs around in the garden. One of our very favorite feeders is the plastic window feeder held on with suction cups. Lots of entertainment for us and the HBs loved it too.
I planted lots of red cannas around an I'm hoping they will be the most popular 'feeder' this summer. (-:
Some of my 'bird equipment' in the yard: 
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 4, 2008
8:41 AM Post #4904191
| Nice feeders tab! I like the one in the bottom left corner. :-) |
nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
May 4, 2008
9:57 AM Post #4904410
| Those do looke nice tabasco! I ought to try one of those window feeders... |
Mima56
Thayer, MO
(Zone 6a)
May 4, 2008
10:06 AM Post #4904440
| Lovely 'equipment' and even lovelier yard! Don't you love spring?? |
tabasco
Cincinnati (Anderson, OH
(Zone 6a)
May 4, 2008
6:43 PM Post #4906131
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Thanks, everyone. I bought the two 'fancy' glass feeders at Lowes this spring. The window feeder came from Best Nest, as I recall, but I've seen them around in stores a lot this spring.
Spent time today cleaning and filling the feeders. I noticed when I took the pics they needed some maintenance!
We have had a lovely spring. Some new birds to the yard and feeder and many of my perennials, now three years old, are blooming like crazy.
Happy birding to everyone. t. |
ritapg
Seward, AK
(Zone 3b)
May 5, 2008
1:50 AM Post #4908028
| ah, ladies, i have only to be careful i don't break the feeder spouts on my glass bowl feeders myself ~ we don't have orioles here, and the other birds don't feed from this type where they do from some of my other ones. cleaning them is no worse that some of the other feeders.
i'm sorry for your storms and tornadoes --- my older son lives near little rock, ar, and i worry for him and his family.
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pelletory
Marlton, NJ
May 5, 2008
7:20 AM Post #4908317
| Beautiful setup rita! I love the swan! |
Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
June 7, 2008
3:23 PM Post #5068463
| This year I have 5 hummer feeders up.
First one in my fave WMA (Wildlife Management Area). It grows wild and there is also huge brush pile nearby.
This feeder has an ant moat.
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Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
June 7, 2008
3:24 PM Post #5068474
| Old faithful in front of my deck also with a moat. 
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Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
June 7, 2008
3:26 PM Post #5068479
| Another in my back hummer garden. Yes, a moat! 
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Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
June 7, 2008
3:27 PM Post #5068483
| Other side of garden. 
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Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
June 7, 2008
3:30 PM Post #5068494
| And the last one. Hanging from my patio umbrella to get a birds eye view! No moat on this one. GM :)
I also have more stashed in drawers "just in case!"
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
June 7, 2008
4:16 PM Post #5068663
| Your are well equipped GM! Should have lots of visitors I would think with that layout and I like the wild area. |
Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
June 7, 2008
4:38 PM Post #5068735
| Thanks Nanny! Here is a partial view of my brush pile for the birds. 
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Grandmaggie
Beachwood, NJ
(Zone 6b)
June 7, 2008
4:40 PM Post #5068744
| Last WMA pic. I also have finch feeders to the right of the hummer feeder. I love it back there. GM :) 
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nanny_56
Putnam County, IN
(Zone 5b)
June 7, 2008
7:41 PM Post #5069358
| I would love to do that! I do a sort of brush pile during the winter and the birds seem to really like it. I pile the tree branches when the break off and it give the birds somewhere else to land and perch. Dh makes me clean up in the spring though. :( |
dellrose
Conway, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 7, 2008
9:44 PM Post #5069751
| You have a great set up GM...and everything looks so pretty. I'll bet the birds just love you to pieces! I have lots of brush piles scattered around the farm and they are wonderful for the wildlife! |
