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Perky Pet 449-2 Oriole Feeder

by janetra

While plants, flowers, and insects naturally provide food for our feathered friends, a well-stocked oriole feeder encourages more frequent visits. Opus’s egg-shaped feeder holds 32 ounces and provides four feeding stations, to allow as many orioles to dine as possible. Adjustable perches offer two different perch heights to accommodate all nine species of orioles. A patented bee guard keeps pests out and secures food. A convenient hanging hole permits owners to hang the feeder by a special stand or on tree branches.

Opus even includes an oriole identification chart to inform bird enthusiasts. To attract orioles to the feeder, place it in a sheltered southeast location in the yard or garden. Orioles also enjoy dining on fresh oranges and grape or apple jelly. Keep the feeder stocked year-round to nourish any birds that linger through a cold winter, and help tired birds rebuild strength after the long flight north in spring. To deter pesky squirrels, hang the oriole feeder from tree branches as far from the trunk as possible and at least four feet above the ground. For best results, handwash the feeder with equal parts water and white vinegar--this will help protect birds from bacteria and disease. Avoid chemical cleaners that might poison birds. When shipped, this item weighs two pounds. --Jessica Reuling Egg-shaped oriole feeder with hanging hole 32-ounce capacity; 4 feeding stations with 2 perches apiece; perches adjust for different orioles varieties Includes oriole identification card for bird enthusiasts; place feeder in sheltered southeast location for best results Wash feeder regularly with water and white vinegar; avoid soaps or chemicals Feeder weighs 2 pounds We tried another brand of oriole feeder two summers ago and had to get rid of it because of the problem it created with the local bees: some crawled into the feeding holes and drowned, others created a swarm around the feeder, and the rest decided they owned the patio and chased us indoors. The spring-loaded bee guards on this model keep the bees at bay--in fact, they don't even try to get into it--and the orioles have had absolutely no trouble pushing past the guards to get their drink. I did notice a slow-drip leak after a few days, but fixed that easily by making sure that the two parts of the orange (bottom) portion of the feeder are screwed together completely. Other reviewers have written that they'd prefer a glass upper canister instead of plastic, but be careful what you wish for. One heavy-footed oriole landed so hard on this feeder that she knocked it off its mounting hook; the feeder fell 6 feet and landed on the concrete patio without breaking. All things considered, I'm delighted with this design and plan to buy a spare before someone changes it. We put this up after the Oriole's were trying to drink out of the Hummingbird feeder. It has adjustable things for different sizes of Oriole's. It works and fit perfectly. I used to be stuffy about glass vs. plastic but I am actually glad this one was plastic. The Oriole's knocked this one down (I fixed it so they couldn't do that again) and it didn't break or even leak out. I recommend! Update:The Orioles will NOT feed from this feeder. I have lots of Orioles,the other feeders ran out for two days and they left because they would not eat from this feeder. I filled the ones back up that look like big oranges and they are feeding again. I believe they will not eat from this one because it does not have feeding station pegs for them to stand on while feeding and the others do. P.S. Humming birds will eat from the same orange shaped feeders with the Oriole necter food,in case you do not want to put both out or do not have room for both kinds of feeders. I read the reviews for this feeder and was hopeful I would have good results. This feeder is a success. I put it up yesterday, and today, as I sit at my window, I see the Hooded Orioles (juveniles) feeding from it. Prior to getting the Oriole feeder, while they came to my hummingbird feeder, they would feed for just a few seconds. They stay much longer at the new feeder and come back to it frequently. I've seen a male/female pair come to it several times in a matter of 15 minutes. If you have hooded orioles, I recommend this feeder.

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