if you get one of the feeders with a perch and use these can they still perch and drink or do they have to hover?
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It seems like either way is acceptable. Some seem to prefer hovering, while others sit and bend over. One thing I've noticed is that they don't seem to like as well as the tubular kind, but the bees and bats stay away from the disc feeders.
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The tips are on the inside of the nectar ports, and do not interfere with the hummers feeding in any position they prefer. Their tongues and beaks are able to use the tips while the bees and wasps cannot.
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They can still perch. The nectar guard tips go on the inside of the feeder. Amazon shows the tips as something "frequently bought together" with the Hummzinger Excel 16oz feeder. They do NOT fit on that model. They DO fit on the HummZinger Mini HighView 8 oz model.
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Mike: don't worry about purchasing "nectar". I've used 2-3 parts water to sugar for YEARS and have over a dozen hummingbirds each year fighting over the feeding stations. I've purchased FOUR of these giant feeders so the conflicts are fewer since there's plenty to go around! These feeders are GREAT since I don't have to fill them every day now. Of course, I have to purchase more sugar now! Seriously, sugar and water is great for these beautiful birds. They eat bug to balance out their diets.
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The feeder I purchased has four feeding ports. I bought the bottom seed tray from the option list and birds often perch and feed from the tray.
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No the bottoms do not come out. We have pads that we put in them and sometimes straw. We did however flip up the little perch in the evening so they don't roost in them. Thus ending most of the "mess" that roosting may cause.
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A neighbor has an open dish (same sugar water used by hummers) which orioles use. I have never seen them use this variety. I have heard they can drink from some vertical hummingbird feeders with side openings.
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We have the perch set as sensitive as possible and it is effective in keeping away grackles, starlings etc. the largest bird to successfully feed is the rose breasted grosbeak, which we were thrilled to see! However the squirrels still manage to outsmart us by hanging over the top! So we had to put this feeder on a pole with a squirrel baffle.
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There are two pegs on the perch, and two holes under Polly's "feet". Just line them up, press in place, and Polly should stay in place. I haven't had any trouble with her staying on her perch.
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Most definitely and they also fall to the ground In a light breeze. While the feeder looks cool, it is not very practical.
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You can remove the perches. There is a screw on the bottom that allows you to remove the perches.
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They drink from the small plastic "flower" feeder at the bottom....however I've seen more CONFUSED hummers than drinkers. They seem to want to drink from the flowers in the pattern on the holder. I'm not sure I can recommend these unless they change the pattern.
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Hi Michelle, I would use them in a pinch. The dry ones float which is optimal for feeding for aquatic turtles. However, I'm wondering if your animal would be better served with live mealworms as a protein source. Live action snacks would engage the predator in your dragon. Hope this helps.
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There is no perch. I have only seen small finches and such on it. I have thistle in mine. I have never seen a large bird on it.
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no ... they will float around ... this is a great product IF they work, i ordered 6 and out of the 6 only 3 worked properly - keep the box they came in just in case they do not work - they are not very bright so you will need quite a few to make an impact
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Yes they will float for a while. Don't leave them in the water for a long time.
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Try utilizing a large aluminum pie tin fastened to the lower perch. To be frank, nothing works 100% because the seed hulls will be blown out of the pie tin even under the slightest of wind. You can also try an artificial grass mat directly under the feeder to trap the hulls, shaking it out every few days. Good luck!
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They float but you can hold them down with clear rocks or that gel. They work great!
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Yes. It is a lot more work for them, but the sparrows can use this feeder. Mine usually just flap their wings like crazy to stay up under the feeder, but some really good ones can invert and attach. I think it depends on how much other food you are providing the sparrows. Because if there is easier food elsewhere, they will likely ignore this one.