I was always told to make sure to buy a feeder that has alot of red on it since I use sugar water and not the red nectar stuff...will they still come to this purple one??
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I feed a lot of hummers and use no red food coloring. At first when you put them out make your sugar water extra sweet. After they find it you can cut back on the sugar.
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Oh they love the plum color & it blends in so nicely with it's surround. I only use clear nectar, right from the start with this one.
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You may want to send it back for a replacement. I myself, as well as my pet, love this feeder and I would recommend this feeder because not only is it a healthy way of feeding but it holds the right amount of food for my pet. The people who designed this feeder are very concerned about satisfaction and wellness of your pet.
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You could try it but without a color around it I do not know if they would come, I just change my bottles every day just putting a little nectar in them. I also think they would drip every time they moved the ball, if they could move the ball.
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I don't remember how long it took my two cockatiels to find the food but I don't think very long. Have all other feeder dishes been removed from their cages? I hope they go to the new one, it is a great feeding dish. Good luck. By the way, my two cockatiels are in separate cages, maybe that has something to do with it. Just a guess.
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my new feeder is still in box----ground has beeb too frozen to set up. have always used this feeder---this on came from BIRDS choice 477 Vigt Lane, Chilton,WI 53014 PH 800-817-8833 website www.bidschoice.com I am sure they will have parts. Widel
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Yes, the feeder does attract many bees in my yard. You have to buy the Aspects Nectar Guard Tips separately for a little over $6 on Amazon to keep the bees from accessing the nectar. The Nectar Guard Tips are sold in packs of 12 (or more) on Amazon. The flexible nectar guard tubes allow the long hummingbird beaks to access the sugar water, while keeping the bees from getting at the nectar.
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The hummingbirds are accustomed to narrow openings and will still drink the nectar without the flower. I agree with an other respondent who said it is cheaper to replace the feeder, though save the top part because it will come in handy.
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This works great! I like it better than the 8 oz. feeder.....less waste! I bought 2 purple feeders and gave one to my sister- we both love and enjoy it! Go for it!
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I was told to put some red ribbon on it to 'advertise' it to the birds. That did the trick. Now I see them fairly often. It might take a few weeks for the hummingbirds to figure it out.
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I think there would be a small amount of waste. The hummingbirds can still feed at a quarter full. The sugar water usually fouls before it is close to empty, but that may change as feedings pick up. It is a very well made feeder and it doesn't leak. I highly recommend it!
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Contact Jennifer at classicbrands.net I got replacement parts through her. Very efficient and very nice to work with! I love these feeders and now have 2 of them Hope that helps. Linda
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The part where the flower is is where they drink. There's a resting stem for them to land on ( and yes hummingbirds do land they dont just fly 24/7) Anyway's once they get the hang of it my hummingbirds will fly on over and they either hover at the flower and drink or they land on the stem sticking out beneath the flower and drink. Somehow they figure it out. They will poke around it sometimes until they figure it out but give them time and they will come. Also the bottom part of the flower unscrews after so you can put your own sugar water in it when this water has expired. I noticed that mine lasted for months and the sugar water did'nt go bad in it that came with the feeder. It's a gel like substance that you fill up the rest of the bag with water and shake bag back and forth to mix. It's convienient and just hang it up against a wall so it does'nt swing around to much for them. Hope this helps!
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In summer (I live in northeast Ohio). My hummingbirds love this feeder. I usually have dozens of them taking turns so I even bought a second one. I mix four parts water to one part sugar. Never use commercial food colored nectar.
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I purchased one so many months ago, I don't remember how it came...but if I remember correctly, the inventor of this feeder was on Shark Tank recently, so he may not have that type of packaging if he is starting out & doesn't have a big business yet. Just a guess. TIP: Don't leave this feeder unattended until you get the squirrels conditioned to stay off of it, because they will gnaw the bottom plastic to make the seed fall out. That is the only flaw I've noticed, everything else is great about this feeder.
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Yes. I put some grape jelly in the round piece in the middle of the feeder hoping the oriels will use it when they come. I have not seen any hummingbirds use it this spring. They have only used the nectar in the outside feeders. We have not tried putting jelly in the nectar part.
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I use the same proportion as for hummingbirds and orioles. Don't know if it is right but it works--and sometimes I put a little corn syrup on the entry--honey works too.
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I have two Audubon and one Aspects. For reasons which are not clear to me, hummers seem to prefer the Audubon which has faded to dull pink.The other Audubon has remained bright red as has the Aspects. I prefer feeders smaller than one quart as nectar spoilage is reduced though requireing more frequent cleaning and filling.