Perky-Pet® Pinch-Waist Feeder is Our Most Iconic Feeder
Hummingbirds are a fan favorite among birders. With our Perky-Pet® Pinch-Waist Glass Hummingbird Feeder, you can easily attract these iridescent beauties to your yard. It’s the classic design that you know and love with a few great updates. The new and improved wide-mouth bottle and simple disassembly makes cleaning easier than ever before. Meanwhile, the attention-catching color and 8 oz nectar capacity are irresistible to hummers. Find the best seat in your house now, because hummingbirds are sure to be on their way!
Clear, Wide-Mouth Bottle for Easy Filling
Filling your feeder doesn’t have to be messy and frustrating. That’s why we’ve designed the Pinch-Waist Hummingbird Feeder with a convenient wide-mouth bottle. It makes filling easier, resulting in fewer spills as you pour nectar. Plus, the crystal-clear glass allows you to monitor nectar levels at a glance.
Accommodates Multiple Birds
Complete with four flower-shaped ports and comfortable perches, the Perky-Pet® Pinch-Waist Glass Hummingbird Feeder will easily accommodate multiple hummingbirds at the same time. With the bright red color, it makes an absolutely irresistible combination to attract hummers.
Keep Out Insects
Insects are often a source of frustration at hummingbird feeders. Fortunately, our built-in bee guards and ant moat provide an effective line of defense against these unwanted pests. The bee guards keep bees at bay, while hummingbirds can still easily access the nectar. To keep ants away, fill the top of the lid with water to create a barrier that prevents them from crawling down to the ports.
Comes Apart for Thorough Cleaning
Hummingbirds prefer to visit fresh, clean feeding stations. To make that easier, this feeder disassembles completely for effortless cleaning. Remove the ant moat, base and bottle with ease – even the built-in bee guards come apart! In addition, the wide-mouth design allows you to access hard-to-reach spots of the bottle. Remember to clean your feeder at least once per week with a mild soap and water solution to prevent mildew buildup.
How to Clean the Pinch-Waist Hummingbird Feeder
Watch this video and see for yourself just how easy it is to keep the Perky-Pet® Pinch-Waist Glass Hummingbird Feeder looking sparkling clean. Your hummingbirds will thank you for your efforts!
“I LOVE THIS FEEDER! I replaced the old style of this feeder for this updated style and I'm so glad I did! The wider opening allows for cleaning with a regular bottlebrush (the old style had a narrow neck and was difficult to clean) and the bee guards that open for cleaning are great. I like the size of this feeder because the birds eat the nectar so quickly it makes sure I am cleaning them every few days, which prevents the mold that is harmful to the hummers." (Review from Anonymous)
Do you want to know more helpful details about the Pinch-Waist Glass Hummingbird Feeder? Take a closer look at the in-depth specifications for this product.
I purchased this feeded because of tge bit was supposed to prevent bees from getting to feeder holes for tge hummingbirds.What a joke!! The bees get into tge screen and block the feeder hokes.
i agree with the other people mine drip some the elements eat the cap it breaks and falls
but my birds love them of all the feeders i have these are the most visited So yes parts for these would be great
I read the "leak" reviews and saw the response from Perky-Pet to tighten the base. I tried multiple times but no matter how tight I screwed the base to the glass all 3 of the feeders I purchased leaked. I even had other birds coming to drink from the "flowers" because there was a constant flow of fluid.
My hummingbirds love this feeder. Unfortunately the base that they drink out of leaks. I bought 2 thinking 1 may have just been a bad one. But nope, one leaks through the flower area, the other one leaks through the red part. I want to love them. But seems to be a waste.
I love that the feeder is glass although I am very disappointed that it leaks like a sieve from the flowers. I have a sticky mess all over my deck and I worry about the sugary solution attracting ants. I should have read the reviews before buying it!????♀️
THESE FEEDERS ARE THE BEST AND CAN EASILY LAST FOR 10 YEARS !
the plastic tops and bottoms DO NOT CRACK or leak, if you just BARELY TIGHTEN them.
the feeders only leak from the feeding holes when the nectar is warming up, because the nectar is expanding as it warms.
in summer, keep them in sheltered shade or on the east side of your house. cover the jar part with a "chimney" made of aluminum foil loosely wrapped around and open on top to reflect sunlight and let warm air out.
in winter, (or temperatures below zero Celsius) hang a foil pie pan of incandescent Christmas lights 3 inches underneath the feeder using 4 wires attached to your hanging hook, (not to the feeder itself). the weight of the lights should not be on the feeder.
keep the lights on (day and night) thru freezing temperatures. turn them off if the outdoor temperature goes above 5 degrees Celsius, and on again when the temperature drops to 5 degrees.
this helps prevent extreme temperature fluctuations that cause the holes to leak.
if the plastic hanging loop on the top of the feeder breaks (never had this happen), you can replace it. drill 2 small adjacent holes in the top and string some wire through to form a new loop.
hope this helps.
I actually love these feeders & it's the only one the hummingbirds will feed from in my yard. The problem is the plastic loop on the cap cracks/breaks after a few months outside, otherwise this would be a 5 star review.
I get it, when exposed to the elements and the weight of birds feeding, plastic will crack & break. I would absolutely change this review to 5 stars if Perky Pet sold replacement parts for these feeders at a reasonable price. It seems like such a waste to throw away a perfectly good feeder because there no way to hang it up.
This rating ONLY because the plastic feeding station cracks and leaks the liquid out and replacement parts are not available.
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Jan 15, 2025
This rating ONLY because the plastic feeding station cracks easily and this business does not offer replacement parts! You are forced the added expense of purchasing a new one every single time the plastic cracks! Being a senior on a fixed income and who LOVES to feed Humming birds, this particular model seems to be wasteful and not very good for the environment. Okay, I guess it forces me to find a different feeder model, possibly a different business! SAVE YOUR MONEY and don't purchase this model no. 203CPBN because they do not sell replacement parts!
Cracked Hanger Loops: In full disclosure, I am a consulting engineer with a law degree who has been hired to represent a flock of disgruntled Anna's hummingbirds. My clients pooled their money to purchase 2 each of model 203CPBN. The flock is very disappointed in their purchase decision because the plastic hangers have cracked on both of the feeders (after the warranty period expired). In regards to the performance of the product, the crack in the hanger loop prevents the feeder from remaining securely attached to the hook. Based on several other product reviews, this failure mode appears to be a known and systemic reliability issue (not just for this model but others as well). Evidently, the Perky Pet organization struggles with understanding how to design, develop and test products before releasing to the market. More puzzling, is that the Perky Pet organization fails a second time by not offering a retrofit solution for the cracked hanger loops and fails a third time by not providing the opportunity to purchase enhanced replacement parts. As a result, my clients will not be purchasing from Perky Pet in the future. Additionally, my clients are researching the viability of starting a competitive business which offers reliable feeders and replacement parts to the masses.
Can I purchase replacement parts for the pinch waist feeder ?
Question by: Ron Ruberstell on May 22, 2023, 4:16 PM
Replacement parts are not available for this feeder. Your interest has been shared with our Product Managers.
Answer by: Kathryn Smythe (Admin) on May 23, 2023, 9:42 AM
The model of 8oz. Hummmingbird feeder #203CPBN has the glass body with the plastic feeding ports that I have purchased several over the years. Unfortunately, I have the continual problem with these plastic parts, they crack and leaking all the liquid out. Now I have many glass parts unusable without the plastic feeding station. So, PLEASE tell me and all others, WHY you do not simply sell replacement parts for this model? Other than greed, I find it very hard to understand why you, as a well established company, would not offer your customers the option to purchase plastic replacement parts for your products? You already mass produce your products, so it's not as if you had to redesign anything or take extra steps in your production line. PLEASE, PLEASE reconsider updating your process and help us senior consumers who are a fixed income and love to feed Hummingbirds, a better option than having the added burden to pay full price for a new one and have accumulated so many useful ones that ONLY need a plastic replacement part to be useful again! Would starting a petition help influence your management team? By the way, I have really tried my best to salvage my cracked ones with glue, tape and silicone but unfortunately nothing seems to work! : ( :( :( : (
Question by: Acona Greene on Jan 15, 2025, 12:56 PM
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out!
At this time, we do not offer replacement parts as part of our business model. However, we greatly value your feedback and will forward it to the relevant team for consideration.
If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to reach out!
Answer by: Gabriela on Jan 15, 2025, 3:46 PM
Can these go in the dishwasher
Question by: Birdwatcher on Nov 10, 2017, 7:00 PM
All Perky-Pet® bird feeders should be hand washed. We do not recommend placing them in the dishwasher.
Answer by: Woodstream (Admin) on Nov 12, 2017, 7:00 PM
