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The BEST Hummingbird Feeder!

What Is The Best Hummingbird Feeder?

Unfortunately, we cannot answer that!!!

The "Best" hummingbird feeder is a matter of opinion rather than performance, even though there are "positives" and "negatives" attributed to feeders.

I will start by breaking down the basics along with their respective "positives" and "negatives".

BASIC TRAY FEEDERS:

Basic tray (saucer type) feeders are just that..........
a simple tray (saucer) that holds nectar, with a...........
Lid that has ports to access the nectar and a...........
Rod extruding up to serve as a hanger.

Positive Features:: These are easy to take apart, clean and fill.
Negative Features:: These don't hold much nectar because of a smaller capacity so they will need to be refilled more often.

BOTTLE FEEDERS:

Bottle feeders have an inverted container (bottle) made of glass or plastic which holds the nectar.

Hummingbird Feeder-Basic

These function by a vacuum principle.....when the container or bottle is hung upside down an air pocket forms at the top which creates the vacuum.
The container is either screwed into a tray (saucer) or has a tube(s) protruding from the bottom to serve as a port(s) to access the nectar.

Positive Features:: Easy to see the nectar level; Have a greater capacity; Available in a wide array of attractive shapes, colors, and intricate details.
Negative Features:: More difficult to clean and fill than the basic "tray" feeder.; Plastic containers can break down from the effects of the weather.; If a tiny crack or hole develops, this will break the vacuum and leaks occur which will attract insects.

Other Considerations:

There are trays and tubes without perches which will present a photo opportunity of a hovering hummingbird.

There are trays with perches which will give the little guys (gals) a rest and in turn will usually stay at the feeder longer.

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