Reviews for Perky-Pet® Our Best Glass Hummingbird Feeder
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209B-1SR
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My husband brought this home ...
Aug 19, 2026
My husband brought this home since I was needing a 6th feeder due to the large population feeding this yr. I didn't even have to try it since I immediately didn't like the design. I've been feeding hummers for 30 yrs and I know what they like & don't like and the same goes for me. I don't like the top & how it attaches with the tiny hook, the shallow bottom or the newer flowers with the protruding tip. I hope you bring back the older design which I have used since they came out. They are still in great shape after at least 15 yrs or more, I've had them so long I can't remember when I bought them. If it isn't broke, don't change it.
Response from Admin
Aug 21, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for being a longtime Perky-Pet customer. We’re sorry the updated design of the Our Best Glass Hummingbird Feeder wasn’t a good fit for your needs. We appreciate your detailed comments about the top attachment, shallow base, and flower ports, especially given your 30 years of experience feeding hummingbirds. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with our product team as we continue to improve our designs. We’re also glad to hear your older Perky-Pet feeders have provided you with many years of use!
I've been using your original ...
Aug 15, 2026
I've been using your original glass feeders for over 30 years. Birds loved them and I regularly purchased them. Now with the new modifications I found the birds don't feed from these new feeders.. I set them side by side with my originals and the will avoid the new ones every time...I swap them just to see if it is the location and they still gravitate to the original feeders. I think they have a harder time drawing the fluid from the new ones. I just found at home depot they had some new versions that use a rubber light pink or purple flowers and the birds like these much better...
Please dump the others and stick with these newest versions......so 1 star with these and 5 for the newest version.
Response from Admin
Aug 17, 2026
Thank you for being a loyal customer for more than 30 years and for sharing such detailed feedback about your experience with our hummingbird feeders. We’re sorry to hear that the newer design has not performed as well for you or attracted the birds in the same way as the original glass feeders.
We especially appreciate that you tested the feeders side by side and even switched their locations. Your observation that the hummingbirds seem to have more difficulty feeding from the newer design is very helpful. We’re also glad to hear that you found a newer version with the pink or purple flowers that the birds prefer.
We’ll make sure your detailed feedback, including your comparison between the different designs, is shared with the appropriate team for review and consideration. Customer feedback like yours is valuable as we continue evaluating our feeder designs.
Thank you again for your many years of support and for taking the time to let us know what works best for you and your hummingbirds.
Oh come on!
Aug 8, 2026
Oh come on! I cracked one of my hummingbird feeders, needed a new one and found " lil' sweetie" online. It was terrible! It leaked, it got moldy, and hummingbirds rarely came!
Two weeks ago I purchased a " perky pet" and its been non-stop hummingbirds. I am tossing the other one, thos is a keeper. Ratings are all skewed!
Over $36.
Aug 6, 2026
Over $36.00 for shipping a $19.99 item...no way!!!
Response from Admin
Aug 13, 2026
We’re sorry to hear the shipping cost affected your experience with the Perky-Pet® Our Best Glass Hummingbird Feeder. We understand how the total cost can influence a purchase decision. Shipping charges can vary based on the order and delivery location, and we appreciate you sharing your feedback with us.
The company in general deserves ...
Jul 29, 2026
The company in general deserves zero star! I’ve been waiting for 2 of these feeders for over a month because of the 1 year warranty. They’re never in stock on purpose! I won’t be doing business with this company ever again! They don’t care! Maybe they will when they go out of business with all of their 3 stars or less feeders. 👋
Response from Admin
Aug 5, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it must have been to wait for a warranty replacement.
Replacement feeders are available for shipment to customers in both the United States and Canada. If you are still waiting for your replacement or have not received an update, we encourage you to contact our customer support team directly so we can review your case and assist you as quickly as possible.
We appreciate your patience and the opportunity to help resolve this issue.
It attracts bees and ants!
Jul 4, 2026
Two pictures are worth 1000 words. This works as a bee attracter, so you can use it to keep bees away from your other feeders. The ants love it too! There are many more ants INSIDE the feeder than are in the moat, as you can see. This feeder is useless!
Response from Admin
Jul 9, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience with the feeder has been disappointing.
Bees and ants can become more active around hummingbird feeders, especially during periods of hot weather, nectar shortages, or if nectar has spilled on the outside of the feeder. To help reduce insect activity, we recommend cleaning any spilled nectar from the feeder, ensuring the ant moat remains filled with water, changing the nectar regularly, and placing the feeder in a shaded location if possible.
If bees continue to be an issue, temporarily removing the feeder for a day or two or relocating it a short distance can sometimes encourage them to move on while allowing hummingbirds to quickly find it again.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and your feedback will be shared with our product team as we continue working to improve our products.
These feeders are great and mostly prevent bees from bothering the Hummingbirds. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the plastic perch and flower base break and fade easily but Perky Pet doesn't offer replacement parts. The glass portion w
Jun 26, 2026
Thede feeders are great and most
Bought this based on it ... claim as being the best
May 20, 2026
Bought this based on it being the best, most popular hummingbird feeder. Overall, well built except for the s-hook connection on the top. It is flimsy, and broke in the first week rendering the feeder useless. Don't waste your $19.99.
Response from Admin
Jun 3, 2026
We're sorry to hear that the hanger broke so quickly. The S-hook should provide reliable support for the feeder during normal use, and we understand how frustrating it is when a component fails and prevents you from using the product. Please contact us so we can see how we can help you and assist further. We appreciate your feedback and will share it with our product team.
I initially enjoyed the size ...
May 14, 2026
I initially enjoyed the size of this feeder because I have a high demand population of hummingbirds, however, after one year of use, the plastic reservoir has a petroleum smell (I assume from degradation) and I do not feel comfortable providing this as a feeding source for the hummingbirds any longer. I’ll be switching to a metal reservoir (which hopefully won’t leach anything else harmful). My wish is that if any plastic is used in feeding wildlife, it is of the highest quality, and alternatively, that we move away from easily degradable materials overall. I would like the material list to have third party certification and not simply name ‘plastic’ as a material. More details needed to understand the potential downstream effects of degradation over time and how this may affect reproduction.
Response from Admin
May 22, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback and concerns. We appreciate hearing from customers who care deeply about wildlife health and product materials.
We are sorry to hear about your experience with the feeder after extended use. Our feeders are designed for outdoor conditions, but over time, exposure to sunlight, weather, and nectar can contribute to wear and changes in material appearance or odor. We understand your concerns regarding long-term material durability and potential effects on hummingbirds.
Your comments regarding higher transparency around material composition, third-party certifications, and long-term sustainability are valuable, and we will share this feedback with our product development team for review. We are continually evaluating ways to improve both product quality and environmental responsibility.
We appreciate your support and your commitment to providing safe feeding environments for hummingbirds.
I'm so disappointed.
May 3, 2026
I'm so disappointed. I am a 30 year veteran feeding hummingbirds. I have bought several of the classic large glass feeders and the birds loved them. However after purchasing a few of your new updated feeders I found a huge decline in feeding.. I also noticed the plastic quality has greatly degraded. The red has faded in just a short period...my original feeders are still looking great after years of use.. perkypets...if you care about your business and your hummingbirds...please bring back your original classic quality feeders.
I would never purchase any more of your new ones.
Response from Admin
May 12, 2026
We’re sorry to hear about your experience, especially as a longtime hummingbird enthusiast and loyal customer. We appreciate you sharing this detailed feedback regarding the feeder design, material quality, and the change in bird activity. Customer feedback like yours is very valuable, and we will be sure to share your comments with our team for review.