I have had a half dozen feeders of the red plastic and flower port type and they all leak...does this feeder leak nectar?
1043981
It doesn't leak because the liquid is in the bottom. Also makes it much easier to clean than the bottle feeders.
1043982
I have only had mine for a few weeks. It does not leak. However, if over-filled, it will easily spill when walking outside with it. I find it can only be filled about 3/4 full.
1043983
I have not had any problems with this leaking nectar. It is a great feeder and the birds are flocking to it.
1043984
We have ha one for years and just added our second one. We have never had a problem with them leaking.
1043985
Have not used this feeder as yet. It's replacing one very similar that we've for years. That one never leaked, as long as it was not in a windy spot. We always hold a plate under it while walking to the hanger, and it is hung over the grass, not the deck.
1043986
I have never had leak problems in the least with these feeders - except when I go from the kitchen to the yard and I tip it. But when it hangs for the birds, no leakage at all. Are you making sure the two main pieces are tightly clasped together, and that there is no damage (e.g., cracks, etc.) in the plastic? And I strongly prefer these to the bottle feeders in terms of cleaning and maintenance.
1926482
The reservoir holds a good amount of the nectar - I have the 8 oz feeders and I estimate that it holds about half. I have these in my home in Baja where we get lots of orioles and they do not dump the nectar- they are able to drink from the feeder. We also get a few flickers that drink from the feeder without dumping it. The unit is very stable. The nectar does not spill, even in windy conditions.
1608319
I filled the feeder by twisting the lower round part off, and turn the top part upside down. (Before one places the round part back on, look on top of the round part and make sure it is on tight (twist until it catches edge). Then I pour the nectar into the feeder and turn the round part back on. (I don't turn it right side up until I walk outside and am next to feeder.) After hanging it up right side up it may take a little "push" to get the liquid to fill up the bottom. Hummers have long tongues. Good Luck!
1986090
Personally, I have not had a problem with bees getting into this feeder. I think that the sugar water solution is too far down and they can't reach it, whereas hummingbirds have long beaks that go down further into the reservoir. On a side note, my birds seem to like this feeder over my more expensive Hummzinger Feeder.
76754
Sorry Patti, can't help you with this one. Have had my feeder only three months and everything is working find for me. Good luck with your problem
679541
I fill 3 large bird feeders full and have had no problem. I do space them out. I would recommend this feeding station.
1608320
I don't use nectar; I just make plain sugar water. However, its made for both nectar and sugar water. There must be some issue with the feeder itself if the birds are not able to extract the sugar water from the holes. I have six of these exact feeders and there isn't a problem. I fill them up on day one and orioles and hummingbirds go at it. Other birds do try to feed but their beaks are too short. I would contact the seller.
2120475
I have been using these feeders for a couple of years now, and I haven't had to use nectar guards. This is by far the best hummingbird feeder I've ever had, and I've tried them all.
1986086
The key is *NOT TIPPING* the feeder when you upend it. Don't turn the feeder over until right as you hang it, then don't tip it at all. The nectar flows down into the base, but the nectar level doesn't get high enough for the bees to reach it. Works like a charm with mine!
734805
I use the Nectar Guard Tips with Aspects 429 Hummzinger Highview Feeder. Love that feeder, by the way. Non-spill, nice tight seal, holds plenty of food, cleans really nice - best one I've had. The feedy-holes are bigger than other feeders, however, and these tips work great.
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 ;)
1180288
It depends on what you mean by leaking. Is it mild dripping? If so it could be out of balance or with mine I do have to twist it gently to the most snug fit. It will go past that point so you really do have to pay attention to the sense of tension or tightness. We watch the bats fly every night and they have never come near the feeders. If it is emptying over night you may have another animal after it. My neighbor had that problem, put out a trap and found a fox was drinking it each night. Good luck.
1257288
I have had this model for years. It does not leak. The Orioles may try to pull the yellow flowers off. Our hummers love this feeder.
1938841
I too have lost flowers from time to time. I have used these feeders for years and never thought to even look for replacements. My hummingbirds actually prefer these feeders to the hanging ones. Thanks to Wepna for providing the information that they can be found from my best friend Amazon.com
118697
Yes they do leak badly....you have to get the angle just right....and I found the birds did not really like to eat from 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.
851692
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.