First feeder fine, second feeder disaster.
587807
1 feeder was perfectly fine. So far, so good. Second feeder, however, broke on second use. I was screwing the glass part into the feeder port section and it shattered into about 6 pieces, cut up my hand, it was a disaster. Happy with the one that's still useable but now worried it's going to break the same way.
1866144
I had no problems with the instructions, assembly or the operation of the feeder. It took a while to get it to set solid on the slightly uneven ground but once I got it right it was solid enough to hold a full load of corn w/ no problem. It was destroyed in 3 months by squirrels. They ate through the lid, the top of the hopper and most of the plastic "varmint guard". I have a lot of squirrels; hungry, mean squirrels, some of which are now deceased. I'm going to buy another Moultrie but it will the metal hanging type that I can varmint proof myself. I'm thinking high voltage current might solve the problem; I'm partial to fried squirrel.
409564
I bought my pet feeder for my beagle.  It works very well when it works.  It has broken 3 times, this will be the 4th, and I've only had it for 9 months.  Each time I have called the company and they have sent me a new one.  It's just a pain to have to replace it so often and once the year is up, in August, I guess I will need to purchase a different pet feeder.  This is one of the more expensive ones, so it will be hard to determine which one might be better.
2241022
I am giving this 1 star because it worked perfectly for the first 30 days. However, as soon as the Amazon refund period ended, I began having issues with the feeder. It suddenly stopped dispensing food for one of the scheduled feedings. Then the phone app suddenly showed the feeder as offline and no food would dispense. Nothing would fix it. I finally had to re-register using a different account in order for the feeder to work again. But then the phone app wouldn't send notifications like it used to. And, yesterday the feeder didn't dispense food systematically for one of the scheduled feedings and the manual feeding option didn't work, either, using the phone app. I am now looking for a new feeder after having this one for two months because it is unreliable.
226301
Updated Review:  As I predicted, feeder now leaks.  I've attached a picture of the feeder that I just filled yesterday. You can see it's leaking if you look carefully.
Unhappy with this feeder for several reasons:  1) Very difficult to clean properly.  I have to pull off the bottom section using the perches as a grip, which is going to break it soon most likely.  2) Feeder does not come with the wire hanger like the old ones used to, so you will have to improvise a hanger, or buy one.  3) The yellow flower part has been changed:  there is a short tube that juts out of the yellow flower and the hummingbirds have to angle their beaks into it, which they don't appear to like to do. The old design had a flat yellow flower, easier for drinking. 4) I know that the plastic-on-plastic seal at the bottom is going to leak soon, especially with constant removal of the pieces for cleaning.  Every design change on this feeder is negative in my opinion.  Not going to bother returning for just $11.  Another example of lowering the cost of an item but ruining it in the process.
291713
I bought one and the feeder for the fax tears papers apart. I returned it and the next one did the same.
1333056
I had no problems with this feeder for a while ( except for 2 of the circular pieces where the birds feed, fell out), then recently, I have had 2 dead birds trapped at the feeder within a week of each other. Two different species of bird - this feeder should be recalled - the birds heads get stuck inside and then the birds die!!!!!!!!!!
1158588
It's actually a lovely feeder. BUT the treaded rod that the top attaches to is too short--and the feeder falls apart and drops to the ground. Big waste of expensive black oil seeds. It would actually be a simple fix. Come on, guys!

Second look:  Have found the secret is to very carefully refill it. The plastic sleeve must be exactly even with the metal frame at the top. There is absolutely no tolerance in the rod. With that in mind--the birds love it.
1925675
Pros:

I got it for $6.99 at Farm and Fleet, so the price was much better than at Amazon.  I like this feeder because ants and yellow jackets can't seem to infiltrate it, despite easily doing so on other feeders hung in a similar place nearby.  I do not need to provide moat protection for this feeder which I really appreciate. And, I like the top fill.

Cons:
I agree with an earlier reviewer that I don't need the "open/closed" technology to get it from point A to point B without spilling.  I think this is an unneeded complication and more parts to clean = time consuming.

I know how to assemble/disassemble this feeder.  I have several.  I recently bought one that only revealed a crack in the clear reservoir component after it was filled with liquid.  There must have been a manufacturing flaw as there are now several visible cracks although they do not leak.  The feeder has a week's worth of service on it.  Recently, after cleaning one of my feeders of this type I couldn't achieve a vacuum.  After disassembling and re-assembling and refilling several times I realized the top portion of the base (the part with the flowers on it) was a little warped on one side.  Not sure if the sun did this.  Think it unlikely as I like to keep my feeders hanging in shady areas to help the nectar remain unspoiled for a little longer than if the feeder is allowed to bake in full summer sun.  No matter how I tightened the base, the warped portion prevented a vacuum from forming.  Unfortunately, I cannot replace it now because Farm and Fleet is sold out of it for this season.

In summary, I have a couple of these feeders that have performed like champions and a couple that have been a complete PITA.
If you buy it, just beware that it may be either great or horrible - it's the luck of the draw.
3774625
at first I loved this feeder, I actually replaced a few of them with the same model after they wore out and turned orange from the sun after years.  now however the squirrels have learned how to eat from these feeders.  They didn't at first however I have one persistent hungry squirrel that has sprung the spring on one side by snagging it and pulling the spring out of the hole the spring hooks into,  Additionally they have forced the bottom mental out of the support holes causing all the seed to fall to the ground. As if that wasn't enough they have learned to shimmy down the feeder, hang upside down and feed from the holes eating ounces at a time.  My next move is a droll yankee feeder.  Have no intention on replacing this even though I still believe in the product and have four of them.
1968428
I have two feeders in my backyard and they will not touch this one.  This is a bad design and you should choose a different saucer shaped feeder with good reviews.  I am taking mine back to Menards today.
2387722
I've ordered two and both auto feeders have stopped working. The second within 2 months of purchase.  on the flip side, the shredder does a nice job shredding but be careful of overloading. I ordered this primarily for the auto feeder so I am disappointed that it continues to malfunction.  I thought the first time was a fluke which is why I ordered another one.  (I have also ordered a more expensive brand and that quit working, too.).. I'm thinking they need to perfect this feature.
3811675
My feeder lasted about a year before it started malfunctioning and stopped feeding. Luckily I noticed before anything bad happened to my turtle. The clicker to release the food really needed to be toyed with in order to get the right amount of pellets out. Programming the timer was kind of a pain too. It has 4 settings and I only feed once a day, so I programmed all the times the same. Overall it worked well for that year.
280730
I bought two of these junky feeders last winter. Just recently went to set one up. But the timer button sticks. After a 30 minute wait on the phone I was told that I could return it if I had the reciept. Are you kidding me I don't keep reciepts from 8 months ago. I just expect things to work. I would recommend buying a MAUTRIE feeder and leave these ammatures alone. Costumer service really stinks.
3126636
Really poor experience with this feeder. It is not designed very well and it's fairly difficult to get the lid and timer to line up properly after filling the trays. It worked well for about two weeks.
810117
I ordered the Cat Mate C3000 Automatic Dry Food Pet Feeder. It has been a lifesaver with early morning and other feedings. Unfortunately, though, one of my cats snacks all day long by putting her paw up into the spout where the food dispenses. She's gotten really "hefty" since we started using this device. The other cat doesn't want to get in trouble and isn't as food-obsessed and is very trim and healthy. Some customers received an attachment that prevents cats from snacking, while most others of us did not.
It now will not turn on after owning it for only 3 months. I am very upset!
3451243
Feeder works well but the waterer leaks.  The waterer brackets that are riveted on leak. Hoping the company will stand by their product as they are quite expensive.