why won't the nectar come out ..is there a certain way to fill the feeder?
1608316
Sometimes when it's first filled, not sure why, it will get some kind of vacuum seal. Maybe temperature. I just give it a few squeezes until bubbles stop rising. Usually takes care of it. I use 1 cup of sugar per 4 cups of water, but during cold weather I may go as high as 2 cups per 4. I'm going through 4 lbs of sugar per day at the moment.
1608317
To fill it ,, unscrew bottom and put in the food see if the drink holes or clean
1608318
There are holes where the nectar comes out from right above the ringI unscrew the plastic clear container from the bottomthen the bottom separates - should have holes that you can see on the top of the bottom portionI boil 1 part sugar to 1 part water then I add 3 additional cups of water or iceThe birds love it
1608319
I filled the feeder by twisting the lower round part off, and turn the top part upside down. (Before one places the round part back on, look on top of the round part and make sure it is on tight (twist until it catches edge). Then I pour the nectar into the feeder and turn the round part back on. (I don't turn it right side up until I walk outside and am next to feeder.) After hanging it up right side up it may take a little "push" to get the liquid to fill up the bottom. Hummers have long tongues. Good Luck!
1608320
I don't use nectar; I just make plain sugar water. However, its made for both nectar and sugar water. There must be some issue with the feeder itself if the birds are not able to extract the sugar water from the holes. I have six of these exact feeders and there isn't a problem. I fill them up on day one and orioles and hummingbirds go at it. Other birds do try to feed but their beaks are too short. I would contact the seller.
1608321
Not sure what u mean. With my feeder the nectur comes out just fine. I'm sorry if I misled you.
1608322
I agree with all the other responses. I may add that you don't want to see the nectar come out, if you do that's when you do have a problem.
1608323
I was asked to respond to your question, but all of the previous responses are great. Follow Steven Raybell's response if the sugar water is not going down to the base. Great answers so you should not have anymore problems.
1608324
Well I just unscrewed the container from the bottom, filled the clear container, screwed back on the bottom portion, then turned the feeder upright and hung it up. The nectar gradually refills the bottom portion itself.
1145571
I do not have problems. Put water in the small middle cup, this should help with ants. To prevent bees, make sure the feeder lid does not have any spilled sugar on it at all.
418954
It can be tricky. I pull the top up and to the side so that the top is partially open. Then I balance it against something so it'll stay standing up and fill it from a bag. Creating a funnel out of paper might help. This is my second birdfeeder. I always seem to manage.
651885
I had the same problem. Here's what I did to fix it. After you fill it up, while the dish is filling, loosen the top cap for a second then tighten it up pretty tight. I think this causes a vacuum and it works like it should. Hope this works for you!
1043983
I have not had any problems with this leaking nectar. It is a great feeder and the birds are flocking to it.
1986086
The key is *NOT TIPPING* the feeder when you upend it. Don't turn the feeder over until right as you hang it, then don't tip it at all. The nectar flows down into the base, but the nectar level doesn't get high enough for the bees to reach it. Works like a charm with mine!
38778
It says to start with three parts water to one part nectar early in the season and then later in the season increase water a bit. As season cools, go back to original three to one ratio. I can't really tell you how well it's working. There are only a few hummers around here. They like it and will come through the day every few minutes. Then for several days, something will spook them. I'll clean the feeder and re-fill etc. and eventually they return. I have never had the experience of hundreds of hummers, and I don't see them in our area.
2180279
the plastic flower at the bottom has an opening for the humming birds to insert their beaks, releasing the nectar flow up in the bag. the surface tension of the fluid within the small opening won't let the nectar drip out. the flower has the little perch bar if the bird wants to hang on and sit like a branch. On almost all of these bag feeders, the flower end will unscrew like a 2 liter soda bottle so you can refill
758735
Yes! You absolutely HAVE TO fill the feeder to the top. The sugar water has to be "brimming" to the top of the container. When you fit the rubber stopper into the opening, the sugar water should squirt out of the tube. push the rubber stopper into the opening and then place your finger over the opening at the end of the tube to keep it from dripping until the hanging feeder is in the position it will be in when hanging. After it is hanging, release your finger from the opening. A full bottle of sugar solution will create a suction so that it does not leak or drip. If it drips, re-position the stopper so the tip lifts up a little higher. If it starts to drip... you may have lost enough liquid to make it start dripping so re-fill to the brim. It may take a few tries.
271807
I would make sure that the food is fresh. When I fill the feeder a small amount of food falls through. The only way I know the birds are feeding, is the decrease of the food in the feeder.
858947
Check feeder for food clogging. You can also email the company, they are very helpful.
1468825
I wish I had a clear answer for you but I just believe that as convenient the feeder should/could be it's just not that well designed. I would suggest asking the manufacturer or sending it back and getting a new one or a refund.
1467026
You may want to send it back for a replacement. I myself, as well as my pet, love this feeder and I would recommend this feeder because not only is it a healthy way of feeding but it holds the right amount of food for my pet. The people who designed this feeder are very concerned about satisfaction and wellness of your pet.
1868664
Sorry, I can't really help you. I didn't have that problem during the short period of time my feeder was in use. It was destroyed by a hungry bear shortly after I installed it! I guess if there is a space where a small bird could get into the feeder, it's a possibility. It's been quite a while since I had my feeder, so I don't remember much about it. You might want to call the Perky Pets folks -- they might be able to shed some light on the problem. They are an old, well-established bird-feeder company!
1176583
I tried making a humming bird feeder withe a larger wine bottle. It did not work for me. The sugar water leaked out no matter what I did.
1158155
If you paint the flowers yellow, chances are you will have Bees and Wasps feeding from it. Bees and Wasps are attracted to the yellow color and not the red. Be patient and make sure that your Nectar is fresh, two to five days is the maximum that I would leave Nectar out. If in a few days you do not see results, try moving your feeder around. NOTE THIS FEEDER IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH #384 NECTAR GUARD TIPS!
33859
No it's not set up that way. I think you may need the electric portion feeder type. This one only drops when they have eaten everything out of the bowl.