Our Best Hummingbird Watchers Kit

 

This kit includes everything you need to enjoy watching and feeding hummingbirds: a large capacity feeder, cleaning mop and nectar.

 

Perky-Pet® “Our Best” Glass Hummingbird Feeder

 

This large capacity glass feeder is truly one of "Our Best" glass hummingbird feeders.

 

The Perky-Pet® “Our Best” Glass Hummingbird Feeder features 6 feeding ports and a unique circular perch design. It holds a whopping 30 ounces of nectar!

 

For best results, use Perky-Pet® Instant Nectar. This specially blended nectar is easy to use, and requires no boiling.

 

The feeder may be cleaned with the Perky-Pet® Cleaning Mop. Remember to clean your glass hummingbird feeders at least twice a week, more often in very warm climates or seasons.

 

Our Best Feeder Instructions	Placing the Feeder	Cleaning the Feeder

 

 

 

Perky-Pet® Feeder Cleaning Mop

 

Maintaining clean hummingbird feeders and oriole bird feeders is quick and easy with these special mops.

 

The Perky-Pet® Feeder Cleaning Mop is a no-scratch foam mop that cleans feeder bottles gently and effectively. Regular cleaning of bottles helps prevent build-up of harmful molds and water residues.

 

Remember to clean your feeder at least twice a week, more often in very warm climates or seasons. For hummingbird feeders and oriole bird feeders.

 

 

 

 

Perky-Pet® Instant Nectar 5.3 oz. Packet

 

This convenient, easy to use instant hummingbird feeder mix makes sweet nectar that will bring hummingbirds back again and again!

 

The Perky-Pet® Instant Nectar 5.3 oz. Packet makes 32 oz. of nectar when mixed with water. Contains natural sweeteners with no boiling required.

 

 

Perky-Pet® is the leading supplier of Wild Bird Feeders and Accessories. Perky-Pet® Wild Bird Feeder models lure the bird in pursuit of seed—providing you with hours of joy as random wild birds flock to feed at your house.

 

 

Our Best Hummingbird Watchers Kit - Specifications

 

Product Features:

• Feeder has hardened glass feeder bottle and unique circular perch design
• Our no-scratch, foam mop prevents mold and water residue build-up in feeders with regular cleaning
• Instant packet contains natural sweeteners and mixes with water to make sweet hummingbird nectar - does not require boiling

 

What's in the Box:

• 1 glass bottle
• 1 feeder cleaner mop
• 1 packet of nectar

 

Specifications:

• Feeder has 30 oz. nectar capacity and 6 feeding stations
• Mop is designed for hummingbird and oriole feeders
• 5.3 oz. nectar packet make 32 oz. of sweet hummingbird nectar

 

 

30-Day Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy

 

Your satisfaction with our bird feeders and service is our top priority!

 

If you are anything less than completely satisfied with your bird feeder or bird accessory, you may return it within 30 days of receipt for a product replacement or money refund of your full merchandise cost. It's part of our worry-free shopping policy!

 

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I've been using this feeder for 10+ years. I have spare flowerets so I can switch out quickly and then I bleach them so they are clean for when I refill the feeder in order not to spread bacteria to the hummers. I have also just purchased a new base, but haven't started using it yet - the old yankee in me doesn't want to throw anything out. When the original falls apart from years of use, I will use the new base. But it's been at least 10 years maybe 15 since I purchased it and the only problem I've had with it is the plastic perching ring is breaking up.

The sale price on this item right now (8/2011) is a GREAT deal - one to not pass up.

I have used different feeders, but for the past 6 years nothing but Perky Pet small and the 30oz feeder. Right now it's peak humming time, making up 1.6 gallons of sugar water a day for 7 feeders which is around 3.45 pounds of sugar used each day. Thanks Perky Pet.

I just ordered an additional three of these hummingbird feeders. In the past I had used several other hummingbird feeders -- until I discovered this one. The GLASS bottle holds a lot, is easily cleaned, & is practically indestructible! (Mine has even survived a black bear "attack," though the plastic bottom was not as fortunate.) I would highly recommend it.

I purchased a hummingbird feeder several years ago and it got put in a garage cabinet. I recently "found" it and I wanted to hang it up with our other feeder. When I opened the box I discovered that the red cap that screws on the top of the feeder was missing. I sent an e-mail to customer service and within 2 days another cap was in the mail at no charge to me. With many corporations today customer service just doesn't exist. but Perky Pet has outstanding customer service even YEARS after the sale. Thank you!

Have it, love it. get lots of h-birds.

I bought one of these back in 1984. I still have it! Mine has the yellow bee guards on it. This feeder lasts, sunlight, rough handling, etc. nothing ruins this wonder! It is so easy to fill, tie to a tree branch, and storing it for winter are all a breeze! I have bought fancy hand blown glass ones, ones from other manufacturers, but the Perky Pet feeder is by far the best!

I put up several feeders and have 5 of these. I love the size. I have a lot of hummers so with this one holding so much I don't have to fill them so often. I also like that there is nothing around the ports that makes it difficult to see the hummers when they land. LOVE 'EM!!!

I have this Hummingbird feeder#209.  I bought it about ten yrs.ago,and it is still serving it's purpose. We are so happy to see so many Hummingbirds in the last week of May.  Some migrate through,but a lot stay,and nest.  I have two other different type of Perky Pet Feeders and the birds love them the best.  They are the sturdiest ones I own and will buy more in the future.  Don't stop making these models.  I live in the Central part of British Columbia, Canada

I've purchased several different varieties but never get the results as I do with this one. The hummers love it and the bees/wasps can't get in. Do have problems with ants but a little Vaseline on the ring at the top works great.

I bought this feeder for my mother on mother's day as a replacement for one that broke. She was thrilled with the new one, it's large size, and the construction as it was an improvement over her old one. She has always been happy with Perky Pet products as they are a great company and come through with parts when needed. You'll be fine buying a #209!

I love this feeder because it holds so much. Also you can easily remove the little perches so that other birds can't get at the nectar. Made from heavy glass so stays cleaner and lasts longer. Well designed.

21 years ago I purchased your model #209 Hummingbird feeder at the Royal Gourge gift shop in Colorado. It has served us well all these years here in Ohio. One season we had 23 Hummingbirds at our feeder, we had to buy another feeder just to feed them all. But sadly we had a bad storm tonight and the feeder was blown from its hanger and crashed to the ground breaking the base. I'm so glad to see that you still sell them so I will be able to replace it with another one. I trust I will get another 20+ years of service from the next one I purchase, weather permitting. Thanks, Beetle Bailey

This is exactly what i have been looking for... this feeder is not available in our local stores. Had one many years ago, and finally found another. The 209 Model is the best they make. Wide glass jar mouth for easy cleaning, landing perches. And great price. Much better that plastic ones that discolor and crack with sunlight. I bought three.

I have now purchased six #209's and while I have tried various other hummingbird feeders over the years, this #209 is absolutely the best and most preferred by the hummingbirds I've fed both in S. California and in Missouri.

 

The perches on each eventually broke and in the past I purchased replacement purchases, which makes sense. In today's world we should all try to keep things sustainable and replace "parts". The hummingbirds prefer to sit and eat, so I give in and buy new feeders, but it seems so wasteful. Please advise where perches could be purchased. Thank you!

 

 

Annually we have hummingbirds come to feed at our home in Colorado, but this year, with four of these new feeders we were absolutely overwhelmed! All four feeders had to be refilled daily due to the unbelievable number of hungry birds! They were awesome to watch - often one on every single station, with several others hovering awaiting their turn. We've used a number of different feeders over the years, but these are by far the best.

We now have a total of 8 of these hummingbird feeders and the hummers love 'em. We use our own home-made sugar water w/ no food coloring and are changing them out about twice a week.

For many years Ihave used 12 of the 209 feeders. Tried several others, but these draw hundreds of hummingbirds each year.

 

One helpful hint, my husband discovered, the feeders are brought in to be sanitized and filled with fresh nectar. Each time we took the filled feeders back outside, there were always drips as we walked. Brillant husband this year suggested that I fill the 30 oz feeder, put a two liter soda lid on the feeder to carry them outside. Once outside, I take the soda lid off and put the feeder perch on before haning them. Brillant - no more dripping nectaur to clean up between the kitchen, garage, and deck.

 

I would suggest that bottle caps be provided with each feeder. Hummingbirds are at their peak 08-05-2010 in southern Indiana. My absolute favorite part of the summer!

I have to agree with the two other reviewers that I see on the web site, except to say that I actually wrote a note to ask about the perch and I was told that there was no replacement and that I would have to get the entire bottom assembly at a cost that almost equaled the cost of a new feeder. I haven't gotten a new one yet, and the one that I have, and have had for years has nothing left of the perch, so they have to fly for their food, but they do! I love that feeder, and although I would like to replace the perch and have even thought about manufacturing my own, (which I have not done, but am still thinking about), I also think that I may buy another to have a second feeder out on the porch. We have hummers all year, although fewer in the winter where we are in Southern California, and we very much enjoy watching the beautiful little critters.

I love these feeders, and the hummers do too. But after storage, the perch ring easily breaks. I would love to see a replacement ring offered. I am in dire need of two of them. The glass bottle is very durable and lasts forever. I would love to get your feedback.

I'm on my 3rd one of these feeders, love them...But the only thing is a little bump in the wrong way & the perch breaks. do you sell the replacement part, the wagon wheel that screws to the bottom of the feeder. I need 2 of them now, hopefully I won't need the 3rd one any time soon.

These feeders are THE BEST! We have two of this size plus an 8oz. and a 16oz.  We start out small and end up using the two 30 oz. and fill them every 2-4 days depending.

 

There weren't as many hummers this year as in the past...don't know why...maybe because of the extra cool weather this spring and summer. Please don't ever discontinue Perky Pet feeders.

Bought this feeder based on the good reviews i read here and LOVE it. And that is mainly because the hummingbirds LOVE it! Lasts a long time till it needed refilling (yay for the high quality LARGE glass container) and love seeing the birds visiting regularly. We already had hummingbirds around each day, but now there seem to be a lot more, everywhere in our garden, not just at this feeder. The birds must be humming and the word is out. =)

We have had 8 of these for many years. They hold up well and with replacement parts they keep functioning for many years.

 

We keep at least 4 up all summer and switch out for the other 4 as needed to keep them all clean. We go through at least all four needing refills once a day and sometimes more. The birds love them.

We have 2 of these, along with two smaller of a diff style & have to fill all twice a day. It's a great feeder, our hummers love it.

 

We like that it has flat flowers, is glass, larger capacity, doesn't drip, and that it has the wrap around ring for them to sit on...the hummers can easily sit together and share a hole.

 

I wish it came in 48 ounce, none of the 48 ounce has the ring perch, only individual perches.

Hi
I've tried half a half dozen types of feeders and this type and style is hands down the best. It is also one of the largest on the market and is handy if you have lots of hummers. We have four this size and fill them every 3-4 days.

I have 4 of these feeders and they are wonderful.  Easy to clean and fill. The birds seem to just love them.  When all the stations are full they sit down next to another bird and wait or they swarm around until an empty spot comes open.

 

The only problem with this feeder for me, and it's not the feeders fault, is that it just doesn't hold enough. I fill four feeders EVERYDAY during the summer time. I may try the big "master" next time. I love my hummers...

Wonderful feeder! Very durable and the large size enables fewer fills.
I have had one (of three) for many years and it hasn't shown any wear though it hangs in full sun all summer long.

I love to feed those little hummers, and this is the only feeder I will use. It has a large capacity so I don't have to fill it very often. I have four of these feeders on my deck. My hummers love them, and I love to watch them hang out near them. There are always 10 to 20 hummers either eating or buzzing around near the feeders.
I highly recommend this feeder to anyone who wants to feed hummers.

This really IS the "classic"....the main problem I had with mine was that the little perches/bars around the bottom, got brittle and broke off...due to the heat of the sun. Otherwise, it's a great feeder! Holds LOTS of sweet water, and feeds lots of hummers! :-)

I have a number of humming bird feeders and this is one of the best. Its large capacity durable glass water bottle and well laid out feeding stations make it one of my best feeders.

 

I'd rate it a 5 but it is a little hard to clean and fill as the jar mouth is small. I use a funnel to fill it. But overall I'd buy another one when I need one as I haven't found a perfect feeder yet.

I have this feeder and for a while attracted a lot of hummingbirds. They all went away. I've been faithfully cleaning the feeder in soapy water and of course changing nectar.

Tonight I had the shock of my life. Looking inside the feeder I found it was full of BLACK MOLD. There is no way to access the inside of the feeder. The only answer is to throw it away. I can't help but wonder how many of my friends were murdered by Perky Pet??? Don't ever buy a feeder you can't clean!!!!!!!!!!

	RESPONSE FROM PERKY-PET AUGUST 21, 2012
	Dear Terry,   Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the Perky-Pet® Our Best Feeder with Nectar (model 209-6). Your comments have been passed along to our Product Development Team.   You are absolutely accurate in that keeping a clean feeder is vital to the health of the birds that feed out of them. We recommend that feeders be cleaned and refilled at least once a week. During times of extremely hot temperatures nectar is more susceptible to spoiling and you may want to clean your feeder out more often. Using a bottle brush and pipe cleaners are great tools in helping clean a feeder. Also try this tip:   • Add some water to the bottle of the feeder. • Add a small handful of uncooked rice to the water. • Assemble your feeder with the water and rice mixture inside. • Shake vigorously. The uncooked rice will reach and clean those hard to reach corners of your feeder.   We hope this information has been helpful. Please do not hesitate to contact our Consumer Relations Team at 1-855-PERKYPET (1-855-737-5973) with any questions.
	Susan Consumer Relations Representative Woodstream Corporation