Kingsyard Hummingbird Feeders for Outdoors Hanging, 24 Ounce, Glass Hummingbird Feeder with Ant Moat & 6 Bee Guard Feeding Ports, Leak-Proof, Red

This is a preliminary review, and some general comments about Hummer feeders. I just received the feeder. I took it out of the box immediately to test it. I have tested several decorative Hummer feeders over the last three years that are sold here. A good many of them are simply Chinese junk. Period. I worked for several years at a Wild Birds Unlimited store in the Midwest, and as such became very familiar with all the product lines of feeders for all kinds of birds, Hummers included. I had just about every feeder you can imagine in my backyard, and other assorted bird attracting things. Many of the items we sold back then are now quite pricey, and in a few cases their quality is not the same or companies aren’t even around any more. I used the old Perky Pet feeders for years. It was the gold standard. Simple to clean and use. But when my old ones needed to be replaced, I was disappointed with how their new design leaked on almost every one I tried. Thus began my “testing.” Two years ago I I bought a very nice decorative feeder here that I love, and found it to be very reliable. But a lot of these Chinese firms are fly by night. You go back a few weeks or months later to buy another one…and they’re no longer available or the company doesn’t exist. (And those supposed company names…I refuse to buy anything from a name that makes no sense, just a jumble of letters.) Just wanted to give some background here. I put this new feeder to the test like I have all the others. I had my druthers about the removable *plastic* base and rubber gasket, being sufficient enough to prevent leaking. Here in FL (I have migratory Hummers here in Winter), this rubber gasket may not stay resilient for long in our environment. Time will tell. I first took the base off, then put it back on again. You have to be sure it’s sealed just right, and *tightly*, otherwise it will leak as it did on my first try. Worked just fine the second try, no leaking, after I secured the base a little better. I like the fact you can separate the base from the top. I can't do that with my other feeder. The “top” of the feeder that connects to this bottom piece, where the feeder ports are, is actually *metal*. It looks quite nice. But my other decorative feeder, only two years old, is already showing signs of the paint chipping off slightly. They all say they’re weather resilient, or words to that effect. But again, in a harsh environment like FL, everything wears out/breaks down 3x faster. The glass container is gorgeous, and sturdy. Colors are just as depicted here. Appears very durable. The hanger is quite good as well. A solid piece of metal, not some cheap, thin thing like too many others I have looked at. It screws into the base easily, and securely. When I tested it, I had no leaking. 😁 It can tend to be a bit heavy if it were to be completely filled at 24 oz. Because I usually only have one or two Hummers at a time at best in Winter, and have to change it every 2-3 days, I only fill my feeders about 1/4 full; that helps keeps the weight down. The *plastic* ant moat…will suffice, I suppose. It’s the perfect size, unlike some that are supplied with feeders; room for maybe one ant, lol! The water dries up in a day, too. I’ve never found an ant moat like this, though, that didn’t leak. This plastic will likely fade pronto here in the south or if in the sun too long, like others I tried. So I will be using my reliable, sturdy, utilitarian plastic one instead that I have used for years. A bit faded, but it does what it’s supposed to. I applaud the company for their very detailed and excellent information that comes with the feeder. When most companies can’t be bothered with any type of instructions…or ones that are poorly translated 🤨…, Kingsyard was good enough to make the effort. You don’t even get this kind of detailed instructions with major appliances anymore! Especially important for those who are just getting started feeding Hummers. What I was also impressed with was that they actually gave instructions on how to make sugar water. A big hooray for them there. Far too many manufacturers and sales people still tell customers to buy the red stuff in the store, or put red food dye in the water. A big NO! Studies have shown these have ill effects on Hummers, and can even decrease their life span. One thing though…you really don’t need to boil the water to make the sugar dissolve. Just stir it in a cup for a minute or so, and most (if not all) of the sugar should dissolve easily. 😉 Their note about changing water is spot on. You may, however, have to change it every two (2) days if it’s absurdly hot/humid…like it’s been most everywhere these last two Summers. Hang it in the shade, if possible. Under the eaves works well (no critters to bother it). Most folks, including me, just put it on a shepherd’s crook in the shade (where you absolutely need an ant moat!). Because this feeder is on the heavier side, though, you might need a good sturdy hook and not a cheap one from a dollar store. But then if you have clay soil…😉 If squirrels or raccoons start messing with it on a shepherd’s crook, it needs to be hung on a feeder pole with a raccoon baffle. Deer/bears? Ya’ll know what you need to do. If you live where it’s on the cooler side (where I wish I was!) or in Spring, you might be able to get by with changing it every 4 or 5 days. At any rate, really try to avoid leaving it until the water gets cloudy looking at all…that means you’ve waited too long and need to get on it. Be sure all mold is removed from feeder when cleaning, too. It also can actually male Hummers sick or worse. An old toothbrush and a set of those teeny, tiny bottle brushes (sold here) are great for getting to those challenging areas like feeder ports. Every time I give a Hummer feeder for a gift, I include these. When cleaning, use a little antibacterial Dawn. It’s like the duct tape of essentials to have in life in terms of its usefulness for so many things. Hope all that helps!

They are beautiful and hold more fluid than they look like they do. Very sturdy and I love that the bottoms are a mix of metal and plastic. The ant moats are a much needed addition for me so I appreciate that they are included. No leaking problems. Very happy customer.

These are the best hummingbird feeders I have ever had, and the prettiest! The hummers love them, there are so many they swarm around it. It is bee proof. It is so easy to clean and refill. I wish there was a larger size, I have to fill mine up twice a day.

Beautiful, well made and easy to clean! My hummers love it

The hummingbirds that have visited this feeder seem to love it more than the one that I have before since it has a ring they can stand on so they don't have to keep using their wings and wasting energy. I had both out at the same time and the hummingbirds kept going for this one. It is made of glass, plastic and metal. The color red is very bright, hope it stays like that for a long time. I have not experienced any leakage. The capacity of 16 oz. is just the right amount for the number of hummingbirds we get, from 1 to 5 hummingbirds. It is so fun to sit on the porch and watch the hummingbirds eat and if it is not to their liking they chirp at me which I have never heard before.

Easy to use and holds the right amount for our area. Also very easy to clean. Looks attractive at a good price.

These hummingbird feeders are top-notch. The thick glass feels sturdy and durable, and the bottom comes apart easily, which makes cleaning a breeze. I really appreciate the wide opening—it fits a bottle brush perfectly for a deep clean. The built-in ant moat is a game changer. I used to constantly battle ants in my feeders, but the moat solves that completely—and it even hosts a few frogs from time to time! Best of all, the hummingbirds love it and stop by throughout the day. Highly recommend for any bird lover.

Beautiful color gradation. I have used the other model for the past 2 years that's slightly larger in capacity and is more rectangular, and wanted to change up the color and design. Because of its bottle shape, this one should be a lot easier to clean inside. And with the plastic bottom as well, it should be less prone to mold build up along the edges inside. This fills up 2.5 cups per glass bottle to the top, whereas the rectangular model fills up 3 cups in case you're wondering. The screws were not super easy to screw in on both ends of the plastic ant moat and half of it sticks out but still is in enough to be secure/sturdy. I have had more than 12 hummingbirds on my balcony every day/every night for the past 2 years. They didn't really notice a change when I swapped out the feeder models; they just know to go where the good stuff is :)

Not sure these got the reviews they did, why we bought a couple. Only been outside for 3 weeks. Seems pretty poor quality…..rust?? Really?

This is a great Hummingbird feeder, very attractive. It's really handy to take apart and put together for refilling and cleaning. So much more pleasing to look at then your basic plastic model and the hummers love it. I would certainly buy it again. A quick update. I originally put a very small amount of nectar in the feeder as I didn't how long it would take to attract the birds. After the birds arrived, I filled the feeder and found it to be defective, the liquid would leak out until it was down to the level of the flowers. I contacted the seller, and very quickly and courteously received a full refund. Very impressive, nice to see someone stand behind their product. I have since ordered and received a replacement and it works and looks great. I will certainly order again.

exactly as pictured & described. super easy to clean, doesn't leak, doesn't get mouldy quickly & it's a beautiful addition to my balcony garden :) looking forward to pulling it out again in the spring!

We like the look of this feeder very much and it appears to be very well made. Looking forward to warmer weather and filling it for our little summer visitors.

Absolutely beautiful hummingbird feeder, I was actually surprised at how lovely it is. It looks beautiful in the sun, and it is the first feeder I have had that doesn't get filled up with ants and wasps. It has been covered in hummingbirds since I put it out, in fact they fight over it (unfortunately). At one point there were six hummingbirds trying to sit at it, and they weren't doing that to the other feeder even though it had the same sugar water! I wonder if they like the colour. They sit on the little rim just to sit there sometimes. It is very good quality, solid and very little plastic. Make sure to use the little any moat! Best hummingbird feeder I have ever had!