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Post by John Bakas on Jan 28, 2010 0:40:11 GMT -5
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Post by Steve Backes on Jan 28, 2010 10:34:26 GMT -5
John,
On page 2, the feeder on the left in the middle row, Perky-Petâ„¢ Pinch-Waist Glass Feeder, is the one the hummers prefer in my yard. That said, there are a number of issues with this style especially with the yellow bee guards. The bee guards are hard to clean and become brittle and break easily. They keep the bees out of the solution but not off the feeder. The bees often get their heads stuck in the guards as well which often results in dead bees stuck in the guard. There is also some question as to if the guards are too sharp and may occasionally cut the hummingbird's bill.
I got most of mine when a store was clearing out of them for $2 each. I believe Petsmart and Home Depot carry them for around $12.
I also like the Planter Box feeder on page 3 but mine don't have the bee guard and only cost me $.97. I believe Lowe's carries a similar one that may come in a pack of 2 for around $7. I like the smaller feeders.
I've read a lot of good reviews on small test tube feeders but have not yet tried any. Rich's Backyard Birds is supposed to be getting some in, and may have already received them. I'll stop by there later today to find out. When he does get them in, I'm going to try one.
Steve
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