Perky-Pet® Pinch-Waist Glass Hummingbird Feeder

 

With a bright red feeder base to attract the tiny birds, this glass hummingbird feeder will provide hours of bird watching pleasure. The hummingbirds will also enjoy the delicious taste of the nectar.

 

The Perky-Pet® Pinch-Waist Glass Hummingbird Feeder (203CP) features 4 feeding ports, a 4-way perch, a built-in bee guard, and an 8 oz. nectar capacity. Use the included hanger to hang it from a branch or hook.

 

This bundle includes Perky-Pet® Instant Nectar 8 oz. box (230) which makes 48 oz. of nectar when mixed with tap water. Contains natural sweeteners with no boiling required.

 

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

 

Placing the Feeder	Cleaning the Feeder

 

 

Perky-Pet® is the leading supplier of Wild Bird Feeders and Accessories. Perky-Pet® Wild Bird Feeder models lure the bird in pursuit of sweet nectar—providing you with hours of joy as beautiful Hummingbirds flock to your feeders.

 

Perky-Pet® Pinch-Waist Glass Hummingbird Feeder - Specifications

If you enjoy watching tiny little hummingbirds, you will appreciate this kit with its lovely feeder and convenient, delicious nectar. It's sure to bring hummingbirds back again and again to enjoy the tasty nectar!

 

Product Features:

• Feeder made of hardened glass
• Feeder has four-way perch
• Package makes 48 oz. of nectar when mixed with water
• Package contents mixes instantly with tap water
• Nectar does not require boiling
• Hummingbirds are attracted by the sweet nectar

 

What's in the Box:

• 1 Glass Hummingbird Feeder (Model #203CP)
• 1 Instant Nectar Package (Model #230)

 

Specifications:

• Feeder has 8 oz. nectar capacity
• Feeder has 4 feeding ports with built-in bee guards

 

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I have tried a number of different feeders and this is the best. It does not leak even when it gets hot. I would like to suggest that you make red bee guards available. The birds like the color and more importantly the hornets are not attracted to red!!

	RESPONSE FROM PERKY-PET JANUARY 04, 2013
	Thank you for taking the time to submit your online review of the Perky-Pet® Pinch-Waist Glass Feeder (model 203CP). We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear that you enjoy this feeder. We also appreciate your comments regarding the bee guards and have shared these comments with our Product Development Team.   If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Consumer Relations Team at 1-855-PERKYPET (1-855-737-5973).
	Best Regards, Susan Consumer Relations Representative Woodstream Corporation

 

This a great feeder - put 1 in a planter box on porch and got a close-up view of about 4 birds using it this past summer. Some how I lost 1 of the bee guards - do they sell replace parts?
thanks

	RESPONSE FROM PERKY-PET DECEMBER 10, 2012
	Thank you for your online review! We are so excited that you and the hummingbirds are enjoying the Perky-Pet® Pinch-Waist Glass Feeder (model 203CP). Replacement bee guards are available for this feeder. Perky-Pet® Replacement Yellow Bee Guards (model 205Y) can be purchased on our website. We appreciate the time you have taken to share your valuable feedback. If you have questions or need assistance please do not hesitate to contact us at 1-855-PERKYPET (1-855-737-5973).
	Best Regards, Liz Consumer Relations Representative Woodstream Corporation

 

I live in the middle of Florida on the east coast and don't see a lot of hummingbirds here. However, we do get them from time to time. This feeder with it's 8 oz. capacity will be perfect. A bigger feeder here, would be a waste of nectar as it needs to be changed often. I just received this one today. I don't have any others like it and thought I would give it a try. Within one minute of hanging it outside, I had three hummingbirds hitting it. I have other feeders out but, they just don't like them.

If you have hummingbirds around, this is THE feeder! Construction is good and complete. There is nothing to assemble. Attach the hanger, fill it up and hang it outside. Can't be any more simple than that!

I love this feeder!

	RESPONSE FROM PERKY-PET OCTOBER 03, 2012
	Thank you for your online review! We are so glad to hear that the Perky-Pet® Pinch-Waist Glass Feeder (model 203CP) was such an instant hit with hummingbirds. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Consumer Relations Team at 1-855-PERKYPET (1-855-737-5973).
	Susan Consumer Relations Representative Woodstream Corporation

 

With all the mountain fires up north, we got an early migration of hummies going south last month. I don't usually see so many hummies so early but with all the fires consuming vegetation it's been driving the birds to the suburbs for food and sometimes there are up to 20 hummies waiting for turns at my 3 pinch-waist feeders, so I bought a fourth one! They prefer this 8 oz glass feeder over any plastics I had last season so I stayed with this model and neither I or the hummies have been disappointed. The bee guards on the feeder's gloxinia flowers are a blessing to keep the honey bees and wasps away without killing them and the Perky Pet AntGuard hanging over each feeder also protects the feeders from ants or flying insects without killing them. The mold can quickly form on really hot days so these smaller feeders allow fresher cleaner rotation feedings of 1:4 sugar water ratio.

	RESPONSE FROM PERKY-PET SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
	Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are glad that you like both the 8 oz pinch waist and the Top Fill. One thing to note on the Top Fill, it is VERY important to make sure the lid is tightly secured. This creates the vacuum seal in the feeder and controls the nectar flow.   If you need assistance do not hesitate to contact our Consumer Relations Team at 1-855-PERKYPET (1-855-737-5973)
	Liz Consumer Relations Representative Woodstream Corporation

 

I have had window feeders for years - this summer I purchased one of these to hang in a large flower container on my back porch. Its been so enjoyable to finaly watch them without a window between us. (plus its helped get some great photos).

	RESPONSE FROM PERKY-PET AUGUST 08, 2012
	Dear Mike,   Thank you for submitting your online review of the Garden Song® Plastic Pinch Waist Hummingbird Feeder (model FF84). We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear that both you and your backyard birds are enjoying the new feeder.   If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Consumer Relations Team at 1-855-PERKYPET (1-855-737-5973).
	Susan Consumer Relations Representative Woodstream Corporation

 

I have tried every hummingbird feeder around including some very decorative and fancy ones. The basic Perky Pet glass feeder is by far the best one. The hummers love it and so do I. There are often hard to find locally so I have to order them online. Sometimes bigger and more expensive isn't always better!!

I have tried many types of hummingbird feeders. The pinch-waist is the best and only type I use now. I never use nectar with food coloring and I never use soap for cleaning, only water and vinegar or water and bleach. I use a brush to get all the areas free of any possible mold. Summer is coming and the Anna's will have to share with their southern cousins. I have 3 in the winter, wrapping them with a blanket of disposable hand warmers and fleece if the weather will be freezing while I'm at work. I use 5 in spring and summer to try and keep the fighting down. Thank you Perky-Pet for the best feeder. Kent, WA

I researched reviews about this pinch-waist feeder with bee guard grills on the feeder ports, and one reviewer shared they used this model for nearly 20 years! It was an amazing enough testimonial to get me to try one after struggling with other designs like small tube feeders, plastic strawberry feeders, push-pull feeders, etc (all leaked like crazy). I assumed ALL feeders were SUPPOSED to leak until I used this pinch-waist glass feeder. In December we had 100 mph wind gusts that knocked down fences and power poles, stripped roofs, and unearthed trees by the roots! The pinch-waist blew around like crazy and obviously lost a lot of fluid, yet by early morning, there was still an inch of syrup left at the bottom to feed our hummies breakfast! All other styles I used in the past would leak dry BEFORE any wind hit them! And cleaning has never been a problem with this model -- once a month a gentle nearly-hot bleach solution to soak all the parts, rinse thoroughly, air dry and done! The hummies love the big red flower ports, perches to sit on, and no bees to compete with. I have 3 of these and will get more. I like having clean dry feeders on hand every time I change out the used feeders. The big plus -- Perky Pet has available replacement parts!!!

We have been feeding Hummingbirds for years and have found this style to be the best. The bee and ant guard give our hummers a chance at nectar and the wonderful perch make it easy for the young ones to fill up when they are just learning from momma. One draw back is that they are easily torn apart by raccoons. This past year we lost all the feeders to a sweets loving marauder. He chewed up and tore apart every one. This year we will replace with the same style Perky Pet feeder but try using gutter hangers instead.

This is my favorite feeder after trying many others. I live in a busy migration route.  I go through 4-5 quarts of nectar every day.  This feeder is up to the traffic.

Just an added note to my previous review - we had a very windy, drizzly day that made our feeder pole sway with our various feeders blowing around and the Perky Pet 8 oz glass pinch-waist STILL DIDN'T leak! Along with the Perky Pet AntGuard over the Perky Pet pinch-waist bee guard feeder, there hasn't been one bee or ant on the feeders or feeder pole. Wonderfully designed. Kudos again! Now you get my full 5-Stars rating for no leaks!

We have tried many different hummingbird feeders over the years and without doubt this is the best. Our hummers are very picky - they won't touch feeders with plastic bottles so we went to glass. They swarm around these feeders! We now have 5 in use and we have to fill them about every 3 to 4 days. [We tried the larger glass feeder and they wouldn't touch that either] This model must be very popular because they are always sold out of them! Won't use anything else now!

I am trying to find one of these same type feeders with a bigger capacity bottle, 16 or 24 oz.? please advise

	RESPONSE FROM PERKY-PET AUGUST 25, 2011
	Thank you for contacting us!  The Perky-Pet® Popular Pinch-Waist Feeder (model 210P) is very similar in style to this feeder and has a 16 oz capacity.  It can be found at http://www.birdfeeders.com/store/hummingbird-feeders/210p. We hope you have found this information to be helpful!  If you have questions our Consumer Relations Team is available at 1-800-800-1819, opt 1 to assist you.
	Liz Consumer Relations Representative Woodstream Corporation

 

After having several styles of feeders, and some were Perky Pet, I figured that no matter what price or brand, all feeders leaked. However, after retiring two old tube feeders, I read the high reviews on this Perky Pet Pinch Waist model and bought one from a local pet store and figured it would leak too. I also have and love the Perky Pet push-pull magnolia flowers style but it leaks just a little too, and the bees swarmed the drips. But, the first hour I hung up my new Pinch Waist Glass Feeder, there wasn't one drip and I watched intently with binoculars just waiting for the first drip - nothing! While sipping, one curious hummie watched a bubble in the glass and followed it up, then returned to the perch to sip again! I chose to install the perches that came with it and I have a hummie that loves to sit and sip while others still prefer to hover while sipping. Two of the 4 plastic perches are bent/warped because they are so thin/small - also, I'm not thrilled with the wire cord style holding the top cap, but other than these two negatives, I can't fault the feeder. It's great to have the yellow bee guards in the flower ports too. It's amazing how the hummies can maneuver their beaks thru the bee guard grids. I hung the feeder up with the Perky Pet AntGuard and together with the bee guards it works to keep them away (I don't really want to kill bees) and they were annoying the hummies. Like so many previous reviewers, I will probably stay with this model if it stays dripless after a few weeks trial. I loved the push-pull feeder too for its ease of use and maintenance, but even a gentle wind unfortunately will make it sway, overflow, and drip - really a shame plus it doesn't have bee guard ports. Whereas, the heavier Pinch Waist glass is more stable and hardly seems to sway in our afternoon breezes. Even without negatives, it is hard to get 5 Stars from me about any product and I really rate it 4.5 for now. Knock on wood this will be my best economical feeder for future purchases.

I've tried a few different styles of hummingbird feeders. They seem to like this one best.
I wish the glass held more. I have as many as 18 hummingbirds right now and they can empty two of these quickly. But I don't mind keeping them clean and full.

I have this feeder as well as a few others but the hummers seem to prefer this feeder over the rest, and it doesn't leak out like some of the others do! Stay away from the flat bottom feeders, the bottom fills up and the liquid is gone in no time! The glass feeders are pretty but again, especially the round ones, the liquid leaks out from the stems. If you want a great feeder at a great price that will attract your hummers then this is the feeder to get!

Oh and I just want to note that if you have never had hummers before a feeder alone will not attract them! You need plenty of colorful flowers, red and purple are best. Once your birds are established they will continue to come back year after year! Mine actually stay all year round!

I've tried many different Hummingbird feeders before but this one is just perfect! Easy to use and clean. Keeps the bee's out. Not too big,or too small...its just right! Love it!

I have had great results with this very inexpensive feeder. Within 2 hours of placing it outside, I had two hummers claim it. Since then, it appears that we now have two pair that visit frequently. The product does not leak and I like the glass container. Very pleased with its performace so far.

The hummingbird feeder is nicely made, easy to clean and loved by the hummingbirds because they can perch on the 'branches'. Love it. Have had others that drip the sticky mixture but this one does not.

I remove the bee gaurd and flower and I have baltimore orioles drinking from them all day along with the humming bird. I have tried other humming bird feeders and oriole feeders but this is the best I have found and have bout to give to other friend. I highly recommend this feeder.

I have been using these feeders for the past ten years. I have 4 around my home and have given 5 away to friends and neighbors. This design has proven itself over and over again. I have found the perches are used virtually every time. I use coat hangers to suspend the feeder by the provided wire/plastic line. This coat hanger is bent in such a fashion so as to provide a perch above the feeder. I find that this provides a place where the hummers may sit for hours. I live in Los Angeles and find these feeders to required to be filled by-daily do to their use. I use a non commercial nectar made from table sugar in a 4 parts water to 1 part sugar. Maintenance amounts to rinsing completely with hot tap water. I highly recommend this feeder.

These are great feeders and my number one pick, hummers too. Easy to use and clean. Replaceable parts make repairs a breeze. Hummers choose these over others I've tried and I've tried a lot. Durable and inexpensive. Way to go Perky-Pet.

It only took about 2 hrs and I had a hummer feeding. I love perky-pet products. Well built and easy to clean.

I have 4 different styles of feeders and this one attracts the hummers most often. It's easy to fill and clean, so I'm pretty happy with this feeder and will definitely buy another if something should happen to it.

This feeder, like all the Perky Pet products I've used, is EXCELLENT. It holds the perfect amount of nectar--8 oz. Birds consume it before it has time to become spoiled, about a week. It is so easy to clean--soap and water--and disassembles/reassembles easily. Much easier to re-fill than my last, non-Perky Pet one also. Someone has clearly thought out the design of this feeder very carefully. It is as close to being perfect as a hummingbird feeder could be. The birds LOVE it.

Our resident air force loves these feeders which is why there are currently twenty four (yes, 24) of them hanging in our back yard, with two others down awaiting parts.

Between the bee problem and the demonstrated preference of our friends for this model we've given up trying any others. Come last call, we will often have two birds to a perch and one hovering above them, all feeding from the same port.

To keep the ants off, I just give the wire a quick spray with cheap cooking spray, and that's good for weeks.

Other than rambunctious squirrels or clumsy humans knocking things down and breaking them, the only wear and tear item I've ever had is that the insert gets tired after a few years and won't hold everything together, but that's understandable and the replacement is only $0.56, a small price to pay to keep our guests fat and sassy. I recommend this feeder to anyone who wants a well designed, reliable and easy to use feeder.

This is the only hummingbird feeder that we use because of the yellow bee guards in the middle of the feeder flowers. Bees and wasps cannot penetrate these barriers. To further protect the feeder, we always hang it from an ant guard. We never have problems with insects of any kind throughout the feeding season. There used to be a 16 oz. version of this great feeder, but I haven't seen that size in years. Don't settle for any other feeder. They just can't compare to this one.

I like this feeder the best of the ones we've tried. I like the weight of the glass, and the yellow center helps keep bees and wasps out. The "top fill" type that has the base that unscrews (push-pull style) I found leaks the nectar where the pieces screw together. I finally threw it out and went back to this style.

Having tried all kinds of hummingbird feeders, I returned to this design and the hummers always empty this feeder first, even though there are others hanging nearby with the same sugar solution. With proper care and cleaning this feeder will last for years.

I hadn't put out a feeder for several years, but a little green hummer kept bopping over the the patio this past week whenever I was outside. He'd hover and dart around the chimes and lights, making it obvious that he was looking for a feeder.

So ... I ordered two of these because I wanted some that were small, affordable and had a bee guard.
Thanks to Amazon, they arrived very fast and my little hummingbird has already found it.

He's happy and I'm no longer feeling guilty.
These are easy to fill and just the size I wanted.

I purchased one of these feeders in the spring, along with one or two others of different design. It didn't take long for this to win the popularity contest. Before we knew it, this feeder was the object of pitched hummingbird battles, while the other feeders were virtually ignored. We quickly picked up two more of the Perky Pet (what an awful name) feeders and now we have more hummers than we've had in years. Around here, it's mainly Blackchin and Rufous, but perhaps some others will notice the crowd.

The smaller capacity is an advantage. There's less chance of solution going bad, and the glass is easy to clean. We're finding that the feeders need to be replenished about every two days, so there's little chance of gumming up. A little pricier than some feeders to be sure, but the birds sure like them.

Love this feeder as do the hummingbirds. Had others but they didn't attract the hummingbirds like the Perky Pet 203CP Pinch Waist Glass Feeder.

We've used two of these glass bottle model for about 10 years now. They're still going strong and attracting hummingbirds. Our son and daughter-in-law have gone through several of the less expensive plastic models from a Big Box store. I think we've finally convinced them to buy one of these and it'll last a loooooooong time.

Don't ever discontinue this model, please. They're very durable and they attract hummers.

We've used the Perky Pet glass pinch waist feeder for almost 20 years. Though we have tried others, hummers never took to them like this model. This is the one they like, and now the only one we buy--as replacements for when the old ones wears out.

I have been a avid birdwatcher for over 40 years. I've purchased many styles of h-bird feeders, and the Perky-Pet is THE only one that attracts the most hummers. Many local stores have stopped stocking this item, and I am thrilled to have found it here at Bird Feeders.com

I have been a avid birdwatcher for over 40 years. I've purchased many styles of h-bird feeders, and the Perky-Pet is THE only one that attracts the most hummers. Many local stores have stopped stocking this item, and I am thrilled to have found it here at Bird Feeders.com

I have 6 of these feeders and the hummers just love them. They are also easy to clean. The perches are nice too, as the birds sit and drink and rest on them.

The perky-pet pinch waist glass feeder is the best we have come across - we are on our fifth feeder.   By far the best - the hummingbirds seem to enjoy these and can easily perch on them.  Thanks for a great product.

I've tried several different feeders, different styles, etc. but this is by far our hummingbirds favorite feeder! They flock to it. I have 4 of these hanging up & in August I get so many hummers that I have to fill each feeder twice a day! When I've put out other feeders the hummers ignore them. Also this is the only feeder that I know that won't allow the water to get in & dilute the solution when it rains. My sister didn't believe me when she moved in next door & I told her that she better use this feeder. She bought all different "pretty" feeders. Needless to say she didn't get much action at her feeders. She's now coverted to this feeder & they're swarming at her place too! Make sure that you order this feeder WITH THE PERCHES!

I love this feeder and so do the hummingbirds! Last year I had a different type (plastic bottle and without perches) and only had the occasional hummingbird. This year I bought one of the Perky Pet Pinch Waist feeders and I had a hummingbird in less than 20 minutes, within a week I bought two more to keep up with demand. I like the design of the feeder - the "pinched waist" gives it a little bit of character, and the size is large enough to be practical without being invasive. The three feeders are suspended by plant hooks under the eaves on the deck, which places them very close to the house. I have 10 "regulars" and several "visitors" that feed from dawn to twilight every day. I have to fill the feeders every morning - because they are empty and the little buggers have taken to scolding me when I'm not up early enough for their breakfast! I make half a gallon of nectar (4 parts water to 1 part sugar, brought to a low boil to extend freshness, per the wild bird experts) twice a week - yes that's a full gallon. I thought about getting larger capacity feeders, but this way I can do a hot water rinse of the bottle and reservoir every day and a thorough cleaning weekly. Although ants and hornets are a problem in our area, so far they haven't discovered the hummingbird feeders.

When I have company they are absolutely fascinated by the "show" they get from these cheeky little birds. They bicker (loudly), display, duel and chest bump each other to establish territory (the hummingbirds, not my guests). Some of them will share willingly with others and sit side-by-side at the feeder; some don't want any other hummers - at any of the feeders - while they are feeding. Most will perch, some will not. Most are used to me at the kitchen window and don't seem bothered when I watch them feed less than two feet away. I don't know how long the feeders will last, but for the price and the entertainment value, even if I have to replace them next year, it's been money well spent.

This was my favorite feeder when I was having bee and wasp issues. It was the only feeder that didnt have them constantly on it. I prefer larger feeders, as I have so many Hummingbirds in my area, and I prefer to refill only 2x weekly. But, whenever the bees & wasps get bothersome, the large ones come inside, and are replaced by these (they do hold enough nectar for most yards).

I have used the perky pet plastic pinch waist feeder for years and it has been great but I wanted the glass pinch waist for two reasons, nectar would taste better in glass and it had per che's. This feeder has done nothing but leak out of the flower. I also tried filling liquid level to the top and it still leaks. This is my second glass one and it does the same as the first one. Very bad product.

I have read all the reviews which state this feeder does not leak.. I must be doing something wrong because mine has leaked almost from day one. It has been a waste of my time and money.

I purchased the top fill no spill feeder yesterday I followed directions to the letter---it is now empty no birds came--the smallest breeze causes it to leak and spill--it is a piece of $16.99 trash---