Can you refill this feeder while it is hanging or do you have to remove it?
1301010
I always take the feeder down to clean and fill it. It is easy to do. The previous answer was well written.
1301011
I have always taken it down to refill. I don't think its possible to fill it while its hanging.
1301012
The well in the middle, right around the brass hanger rod, is a water moat for ants. It is separate from the nectar reservoir. The red cover has to be removed to re-fill the nectar reservoir. Technically, that can be done while the unit remains hanging because the red cover comes up without engaging the brass hanger, but it would be difficult. You would have to hold up the red cover while pouring nectar solution into the tray, and do that while keeping the tray reasonably level. Remember that you will want to clean the reservoir frequently, and that would be even more difficult to do while the unit is hanging. The well in the middle, right around the brass hanger rod, is a water moat for ants. It is separate from the nectar reservoir. The red cover has to be removed to re-fill the nectar reservoir. Technically, that can be done while the unit remains hanging because the red cover comes up without engaging the brass hanger, but it would be difficult. You would have to hold up the red cover while pouring nectar solution into the tray, and do that while keeping the tray reasonably level. Remember that you will want to clean the reservoir frequently, and that would be even more difficult to do while... » Read More The well in the middle, right around the brass hanger rod, is a water moat for ants. It is separate from the nectar reservoir. The red cover has to be removed to re-fill the nectar reservoir. Technically, that can be done while the unit remains hanging because the red cover comes up without engaging the brass hanger, but it would be difficult. You would have to hold up the red cover while pouring nectar solution into the tray, and do that while keeping the tray reasonably level. Remember that you will want to clean the reservoir frequently, and that would be even more difficult to do while the unit is hanging. « Show Less
1301013
You have to take it down and remove the top. The center area that looks open is for a water barrier for ants. Taking it down helps because it gives you a chance to rinse it out and keep the feed fresh.
1301014
Hummingbird nectar needs to be changed (not just topped off) every two to three days and the feeder should be cleaned at the same time so it should be taken down anyway.
1301015
There is a hole in the middle but I don't believe that it automatically goes to the part that holds the nectar. You could possible take off the red lid and re-fill it without taking it down. You would have to tip it to the side and pour the old water out and then put new water in and cover it with the lid. To get the red lid off you have to unscrew the big hook. It is fun to have a perch for the birds to sit on so you can watch them for a longer period of time.
1301016
You need to remove the top cover to refill, much easier to take it down. It just pops right off, very easy to do. We have to refill ours every other day during the summer so we do them alternatively- we have 12.
672243
It is winter so I am not using mine at the moment. I think the little knob at the top has a button to loosen it up. You push the button and put the knob as close to the top as possible. when you release the button it locks in place. I'm not 100% sure this is correct. I will not be getting to my feeder until after the snow melts.
2197280
I use duct tape. Attach the bowl to the feeder, than using the duct tape go around the outside of the bowl and feeder a couple of times.
899711
No easy to take off and put back on, I do it twice a week clean it and fill it again with food. It goes inplace of the food tray however, if your cage has a swinging door you can still use it but I am sometimes afraid that it will one day fall off and my bird will be able to get out. I have dogs so don't want him getting out of the cage when I am not home.
418950
The top of the feeder pulls off very easily. There is a spring inside that prevents it from falling off completely. You can pour the seed in the top after removing it. I use a #10 tin can to fill it.
460866
I have not had the feeder long enough to give you an honest answer. My best suggestion would be to call the manufacturer.
1359567
I'm not sure you can. The way the roof is hinged, you might just be opening the feeder when it hangs. You might be able to rig something with some eyes on the end panels but I'm unsure if that would cause stability issues.
1325398
Hi Misha. We got this feeder a few months ago. The thimble-sized top, with the ring in it, is actually a bolt that holds the cap onto the top of the feeder. So grab that top knob and unscrew it. Then you can pull the cap off and fill the feeder.
930207
I bought this for my husband, and he does all the feeding. I think you unscrew the center top and lift if off. If that doesn't work, email me back, and I'll ask him how it works. Thanks. Diane. Email me at ddw@srt.com.
331466
I don't know. We have mixed bird seed in it. There is a bar that you set to a certain weight. Anything heavier than that weight will drop the bar and close the feeder.
2191195
NOT with this bird feeder. My birds LOVE it!! It's the first one emptied!! It may take awhile for them to eat out of a new feeder. I put up a feeder last year, that took the birds 3 months to *find* it!! No kidding!! Once they start eating seed out of this, you'll be out there all the time filling it up ;)
1053005
On one end of the wire create a knot. Then slip the other end up through the hole. Then, make a loop to hang the feeder from. Or, do what I did and return it because it's hard to hang and impossible to clean. There's a better one that has a red base and white flowers that comes with an S hook.
1681629
Not to my knowledge. It's filled from the top, so much easier for me to have it hanging from my multi- hangar feeder pole.
1229247
I think this feeder is best to hang. If you was to put it on a pole i be-leave you would need a special mount. Not sure if there is one available for this type of mounting. What i found to work well was a hanging basket pole.
1433267
Yes, I use a hook. I also duct taped around the areas on the perches that looked like a bird could be caught. Love the feeder...so do the birds!
622720
You may need a little collar on the pole to keep the feeder from going more than a few inches onto the pole. Otherwise it would be hard to remove for filling.
2013854
There is an opening on the top with hooks, You can barely see the hooks in the picture of the feeder. Unhook the plate and it swings out of the way for filling. I have seen my cardinals use this feeder.