Grateful Gnome Hummingbird Feeder - Fiery Red Bell Tower

My hummingbirds love this feeder! I had noticed a few flying around and had a single glass ball that I filled with the sugar mixture and put out for them. It was a clear glass with a green colored swirl to it. Not much color but they did end up finding it after a few days. It didn't have a perch and only one feeding tube for them. I also saw them chasing each other off. LOL. I decided to get a brighter feeder with more ports and a perch so they could rest and not chase each other off. Initially I was going to get one of the basic feeders that you see in most back yards. I'm a stickler for reviews and I didn't want something that was going to leak or that was plastic and would crack. If I was going to pay $15 for one of those feeders, I figured it wouldn't kill me to pay $25 for this (after coupon applied) and have a beautiful, colorful glass feeder that had a 5 star rating. This feeder is really pretty. The birds love it. I work at home and the feeder is right outside the window. All day long there are hummingbirds at this feeder. They still chase each other off but if there is not a hummingbird on it, it's rare. It is built very well and I have had zero issues with leaking. The wide mouth of the liquid jar makes it easy to clean and the food ports are easy to clean with a little brush too. The silver piece in the picture lifts off the red container at the bottom making that easy to clean as well. I am really pleased with this feeder. It's beautiful, sturdy and the hummingbirds flock to it! Well worth the money.

I've owned several of these glass grateful gnome hummingbird feeders. They're beautiful but they have their cons as well. Here's what I've noticed so far: 1) If you've received one with a plastic base and not metal, either you bought from a third party or it was a returned item and someone swapped it out. RETURN IT; 2) the glass ring that's hand formed at the top to hold the hook... you *can* break it if you're not careful, especially if you accidentally twist the s-hook while it's hooked in the glass ring -- use some care; 3) I found out the hard that bears are an easy way to break these things (I forgot to bring them in one night, you risk getting them damaged if you leave them out); 4) these can be impossible to clean on the interior if you get some weird shape; 5) a *new* set will come with a piece of rope, an s-hook, an ant moat s-hook, and a cleaning brush, these are really nice sets; 6) mine have never leaked, and don't over tighten, it's not necessary; 7) *one* of my metal bases rusted and the other identical one (same model, purchased about the same time) has not rusted, so there are some quality control issues, but this one was the only one of several I owned that rusted; 8) most of the glass reservoirs are threaded in a direction such that the base screws on at a slight angle, so the base looks like it's a bit crooked -- there's nothing to be done, most of mine are a bit off; 9) just do the 3 parts water, 1 part sugar, there is absolutely no need to buy colored sugar water; 10) get the models with the ring perched rather than the single t-shaped perch at each feeding flower, a bit more room for the hummers; 11) there are models with what is essentially a black metal cage surrounding the glass reservoir -- these are the ones where you don't need to worry about breaking the glass ring holder at the top, as there is a metal ring holder; 12) some older models may only have 4 holes, others may have 5, so just make a note when you buy.

Works FAB on my balcony/patio scheme! Yep, me & the birdies love it!!! I just had to find/wanted/needed the perfect 'glass blown feeder' to make me happy & integrate with my others :) Why I post here though is to 'INFORM' others of the capacity GGnome states: They state that this feeder holds: 20 oz. IT DOES NOT & CAN NOT !!!!!! While the 'FULL CAPACITY' of the feeder 'might hold' 20 oz ----------IT REALLY COULD NEVER HOLD THAT MUCH! ..... ....the glass blown bottle will ONLY HOLD 16 oz. While the bottom portion may hold those extra 4 oz (have not measured, but have filled the feeder enuf to know)....... there is a HUGE PROBLEM if you are here gauging the latest size feeder that you'd like to poss purchase! IT WILL NOT HOLD 20 oz of nectar, but only the 16 oz mentioned prior. Why? .... ....cuz being the type of feeder that is is, you will only be able to fill the bottle from the 'top down'. Once you have filled the bottle (upside down req'd to fill obviously), you must THEN screw on the bottom portion (feeding ports section) to the upper GORGEOUS glass bottle top (while the bottle is STILL UPSIDE DOWN). Once you've screwed the glass top to the bottom feeder portion ------ and flip it over to hang...............THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO WAY to 'include those 4 oz missing' EVER!!!! Grateful Gnome needs to "own this fopaw & "reaccount" for the capacities of what they sell. The item is beyond lovely although yes, althought I would like to see: 1) The 'capacity amts' of their feeders to be more accurate (I did buy due to a supposed 20 oz capacity). 2) The sitting bars were a bit lower for my little birds but obviously they had to find a happy medium for all hummers. 3) They changed (or offered) silicone flowers & feeding ports rather than 'stiff metal flowers & ports' (... my hummers are used to and like those. They ARE easier on the hummers' beaks & are a more natural intake' from the ports). All in all though ----my Mama and her kids just absolutely just love being able to sit and relax whilest feeding!!!! They do look a bit more awkward while feeding than normal, but YES STILL ---this is their new fav feeder! (cuz they can sit is my guess. Pics show my other feeders (1 of them) which a more inclined 'hover' moment. I wanted that 'sitting moment for them' and they TRULY DO beyond appreciate that!!!! Many argue that 'it's natural' for them to hover (even at a feeder).... but those natural moments DO NOT ACCOUNT for how they might prefer to just sit and enjoy their moment while feeding. HECK, wouldn't you prefer to sit your butt down every now&then too!?!?!. I once had a male that used to 'sit all day' and protect his feeder, and while my Mama does not do that --- she will sit for many minutes contemplating life it seems :)) Besides, a sitting moment offers all us birdie mommas&daddies even more joy eh ;) With all of the above being said.... I have prev only purchased 'perky pet' feeders. While prob the most popular amongst most hbird aficianatos, they have slowly resorted to some kind of 'on-board floater' that most find issues with. That said, I have yet to rebuy anything new from them due to that. They do however now offer silicone flowers/tubes that would normally be quite helpful to our lil friends. Grateful Gnome fullfilled my DESIRE for an ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS glass-blown feeder.... and the reaction that I've encountered means that I will keep looking towards them for both me & my hbirds' happiness. Thank You!!! (see my pics :).....YOU absolutely R-O-C-K Grateful Gnome!!! My feeder is B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!!!!!!! ...BUT you must update the 'REAL capacities' of what you sell....it really matters when shopping for the best! :) ......and please think about silicone feeding flowers on your feeders! Help us help you! PS: no birdies included in pics.... my Mama rules my patio (i pay rent, she owns it), so trying to capture her or her kids for this item just ain't gonna work.... they flit, they fly, they own the territory....they do love it though!!!! hahahahhaaa ;)