Wanting to give a hummingbird feeder as a gift...suggestion ones as to a good one (1 Viewer)

cadillactaste

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• Jul 31, 2013

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I have taken down the Parasol feed because it kept attracting bees. And they seemed to find it when I moved it. The other brand which I am unsure of the name...leaked.

Then I got the one I have now...no leaks...and so far no bee issues. Going on the second year of using it. (Photo attached)

I got back from a mission trip in Honduras. Seen many hummingbirds there...and thought to give a feeder to a family from there that is visiting the states. Plan on visiting them while they are hear. And wanted to give them a gift...he helped me find birds on our nature hike to a hot springs...so I thought his family may enjoy a hummingbird feeder. Thinking...sugar would be something easier to come by than say...bird feed.

Wasn't sure to just order the one I have for them...or go with another brand. Maybe one with a perch feeder so they don't have to hover.

Not sure if this is in the right forum area...since there is a forum on hummingbird feeders.

 

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cadillactaste

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• Jul 31, 2013

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Found this interesting...

http://gardenexperiments.com/best-hummingbird-feeder-review-of-four-types/

 

Lisa W

I really need to get out and bird more

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• Aug 1, 2013

• #3

I use one similar to the first shown in your link. They have served me well for a number of years.

 

cadillactaste

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• Aug 1, 2013

• #4

Lisa W said:

I use one similar to the first shown in your link. They have served me well for a number of years.

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So the saucer looking ones? I had one but it broke. Liked it had a clear view of all the hummers. I was going to go with Droll...but seen negative reviews of it not sitting level.

Hm-mmmm maybe I'll go with Droll Yankee's feeder for hummers then. Though I did see a few like the photo of mine...that is pretty. Pretty over easy cleaning...as a gift I don't know is the way to go. When they don't sell feeders there...in Honduras. I imagine any feeder would do. So one easy to clean...less chance of breaking would be best.

Thanks Lisa!

 

cadillactaste

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• Aug 1, 2013

• #5

The Droll Yankee easy to clean...and keeps insects from the nectar.

 

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cadillactaste

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• Aug 1, 2013

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My husband says the pretty one would look nicer as a gift. (But they have a lot of insects in Honduras)

 

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cadillactaste

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• Aug 1, 2013

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I think of how difficult it is to fill the pretty one and clean that I have. With not having feeders in Honduras the novelty alone is a neat gift. So Droll it will be. :O) plus insects won't contaminate the nectar.

 

Lisa W

I really need to get out and bird more

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• Aug 1, 2013

• #8

I think the Droll is a good choice, and a very nice gesture.

 

cadillactaste

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• Aug 5, 2013

• #9

They arrived and I must say...I am in love with how easy they are to fill! Tomorrow after errands...I plan on chilling and seeing if any notice the two I put out front hanging from the trellis. (Had opening to hang bird houses from) I've noticed a few...around the gazebo without the feeders...so hopefully they will find them sooner than later.

Looking forward to giving them a gift that is made in the USA...and something that our culture use.

 

Ruff

Two birds in one.

• Aug 6, 2013

• #10

A gift feeder should be both transparent and easy to clean, IMO. Even committed feeder people have trouble keeping ahead of the mould issues, and a novice (or even a pro) might not be aware of what's happening inside a translucent one. If it was me, I'd definitely get the Droll Yankee or something similar.

 

cadillactaste

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• Aug 15, 2013

• #11

Ruff said:

A gift feeder should be both transparent and easy to clean, IMO. Even committed feeder people have trouble keeping ahead of the mould issues, and a novice (or even a pro) might not be aware of what's happening inside a translucent one. If it was me, I'd definitely get the Droll Yankee or something similar.

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Thanks! We got the Droll...Love the style. Got two for ourselves as well...but will have them explain cleaning to the family. Since we need to learn Spanish yet.