Has anyone compared this one to the 3090 with yellow flowers that contrast with the red base to see which is preferred by the hummers?
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I've had both, and the hummers are not picky...territorial, but not picky! The 3055 is very easy to maintain and has a nice large capacity. I've purchased 3 more for gifts! Hope this helps! Happy hummer feeding...
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We put out 7 feeders on our porch and fill them 3 times a day. We have feeders with yellow flowers and without. The birds don't seem to mind what color they are , as long as there is sugar water to eat.
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we have both of them out and there does not seem a preference as far as the birds are concerned. I, on the other hand, prefer the simple red one because the little flowers need to be removed and cleaned and that process is taking alot more time. On top of that, we don't have to fill it as often since we do have alot of hummers around.
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I have not tried that model, but we have others with the yellow flowers. The birds don't seem to have a preference.
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The flowers are molded, but NOT raised up so they can't keep the rain water out. Unfortunately I found out this too late (the picture didn't show this detail). Also, the dish is too deep such that the hummers might have difficulty reaching the water when it's near empty.
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Hi- Both colors are pretty similar, but the Raspberry has more of a hint of Burgundy and the orchid is closer to a purple. Hope this helps.
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I have had no problem with bees. The ant "moat" in the center keeps the ants out of the feeder. My only problem was getting the hummers to use the new feeder at first. But as the summer has heated up, even my dominant male is eating from the new feeder.
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This one is pretty sturdy, but I would recommend the orange one(http://www.amazon.com/Kyjen-Slo-Bowl-Feeder-Interactive-Supplies/dp/B00II73DE2/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&qid;=1395336390&sr;=8-23&keywords;=slow+feed+bowl). The orange version seems to have greater depth and present a better challenge. I purchased both if these and they have been Lab approved. THe plastic is fairly heavy duty but I also have Mastiffs and if left outside with them, this would be mangled, but might still withstand.
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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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Not from what I have read. Seems Hummingbird pairs with MinnKota and Lowrance pairs with MotorGuide.
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I doubt that painting the flowers yellow would make the difference. I suspect it has something to do with where you've hung the feeder. Give close attention to the light, the accessibility, things like that. My feeder is used every day, several times.
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I have had this model for years. It does not leak. The Orioles may try to pull the yellow flowers off. Our hummers love this feeder.
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The one I received was yellow and seems a lot sturdier than the red one I replaced.
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The specs are mainly the same. The bottom portion of the canister is now grey in color rather than completely yellow - which I think is a small improvement.
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The flowers are more burgundy. My kitchen is red so you can see the difference.
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Feeder is for hummers only but I have seen several small birds on my feeder.
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HPS is 3700K (red/yellowish) and MH is 6500K (white/blueish) I believe. I could be wrong its from memory... But the MH is for VEG, and HPS is for flowering. :)
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A neighbor has an open dish (same sugar water used by hummers) which orioles use. I have never seen them use this variety. I have heard they can drink from some vertical hummingbird feeders with side openings.
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I have a few different ones and haven't noticed much difference between them. I have a hydrofarm, a couple zoo meds and a couple exo terras. The zoo meds are probably My least favorite because they don't actually have the temperature, they're more of a dimmer switch.
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I have three birds love them note that yellow attracts bees however if you insist all modern paints are non toxic so have fun and good luck