Does this feeder leak when it's not perfectly leveled? Some owners seem to complain about the problem.
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I have my feeder hanging from a chain with an s-hook attached directly on top of the feeder so I guess mine is hanging pretty level. I don't have problems with it leaking. This humming bird feeder is the best one I have ever used. I have probably had about 10 different types. I guess if you have the feeder sitting on something rather than hanging and it's not perfectly level if would leak.
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Had mine hanging from a shepherds hook and it did leak, even when it wasn't windy. I have another Perky Pet Feeder that I've never had a problem with. This one had such great reviews that I thought maybe I just received a defective one.
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The one pictured (model 209-6) doesn't leak, however that model has been discontinued and the seller has not updated the photo. I bought one from them and received the newly designed model 209-B. That one has a two piece base that does not properly seal and leaks like a sieve. I have purchased and returned four of the 209-B models so far. It's a defective design.
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One positive comment. The ant moat top *does* let you stand it on counter which could be useful if you are filling several at the same time.
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Hang it with a flexible chain or cord verses a rigid one so that it hangs level. I have not had any leakage problems with it even during the Santa Ana Winds. This feeder is easy to clean and take apart...the best ever.
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Exactly what Kathy V. says. Old one (209) was great. New one (209B) is poor design. Messy, both because of ant moat and base, sloppy as base is always dripping. I should have returned them, but am a procrastinator. I haven't even filled two of them I'm so irritated. Sadly, i bought these because the picture was what I wanted, not what they sell at Home Depot. Turns out it is exactly what I ddin't want from home depot! Now I'm even more irritated!
1953649
It does not leak in my experience. I absolutely love this feeder - easy to clean and the hummingbirds seem to love it.
1478372
Mine is perfect.! It may not be leveled or some of the srckoos are not tightned all the way.
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With the previous version of this I had that same problem. I just put a good-sized piece of clear packing tape on the underside to hold the bowl against the feeder. Problem solved. :)
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I have not had any problems with this leaking nectar. It is a great feeder and the birds are flocking to it.
679541
I fill 3 large bird feeders full and have had no problem. I do space them out. I would recommend this feeding station.
69049
I also have that problem. I placed a piece of wood under the back side to tilt the feeder. This corrected the problem. Do not change your cat food to accommodate the feeder issue - just block (elevate) the back side.
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Not sure, but I have seen the condition you refer to in many feeders I have previously owned. I bought mine as a gift for someone, and can ask them to keep an eye on the condition for me. Don't think they've owned it long enough to have seen this condition yet.
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I haven't had that problem and I've owned two different types of window feeders. They usually sit on the edge and there little bottoms are not hanging over the inside of the feeders. I was the feeder out every few times I fill it.
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This one stands straight. I haven't used a level on it, but it's straight enough that I never look at it and say, "Why is it leaking like that?"
1158587
Other than the water left over in the grooves from either rinsing or over filling it and then closing it I haven't had a problem with it leaking. It could also be the rubber attachment, I took nine off right when I got it because it was irritating me.
685207
It is like a shutoff valve to keep from leaking. The problems with these are they get stuck open or shut, and the beaks of the birds have been known to get stuck resulting in death. I have personally designed a feeder that looks similar but works completely different to end this leakage problem. It is a double feeder that I make myself. Check Facebook or .com at B&G HummingbirdCafe.
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I have never had this problem with this Drain. I would suggest making sure it is tightened down enough so that it is flush with the bottom of the bowl
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I have never had one that dripped or leaked the hummingbird food. They have always worked great for me and I'm sorry you're having a problem.
1953647
I have had many lovely feeders that leak....this hummingbird feeder does not leak at all, and the birds enjoy perching while they dine. It "is" the Best 1.
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I have had my bowl for a year and it hasn't leaked yet. You can't abuse it or I think that it will leak. If it does leak, send it back and they will either refund you cost or send you another one.
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Indeed, I have the same problem with mine. It's not a big deal, but the loose bowl fitting does allow the kibble to miss the ramp and end up accumulating underneath the feeder itself. As a temporary fix, I took some duct tape (is there anything it can't do?) and connected the bowl to the feeder. That helped a lot, but a better fix would likely involve mending plates and screws, perhaps arranged on the bottom of the unit. When I get a better look at this, it might prove possible to add (tape) a cardboard ramp to the back end of the bowl to direct the food into the bowl no matter if the bowl-to-feeder fit is not as tight as it could be. Indeed, I have the same problem with mine. It's not a big deal, but the loose bowl fitting does allow the kibble to miss the ramp and end up accumulating underneath the feeder itself. As a temporary fix, I took some duct tape (is there anything it can't do?) and connected the bowl to the feeder. That helped a lot, but a better fix would likely involve mending plates and screws, perhaps arranged on the bottom of the unit. When I get a better look at this, it might prove possible to add (tape) a cardboard ramp to the back end of the bowl to direct the food into the bowl no matter if the... » Read More Indeed, I have the same problem with mine. It's not a big deal, but the loose bowl fitting does allow the kibble to miss the ramp and end up accumulating underneath the feeder itself. As a temporary fix, I took some duct tape (is there anything it can't do?) and connected the bowl to the feeder. That helped a lot, but a better fix would likely involve mending plates and screws, perhaps arranged on the bottom of the unit. When I get a better look at this, it might prove possible to add (tape) a cardboard ramp to the back end of the bowl to direct the food into the bowl no matter if the bowl-to-feeder fit is not as tight as it could be. « Show Less