Perky-Pet Red Hobnail Vintage Glass Hummingbird Feeder 8130-2

I’m not normally a fan of decorative hummingbird feeders. Too often they’re cheaply made or leak. That isn’t the case with Perky-Pet vintage feeders—here's what I like:

1. Looks—besides having old-fashioned appeal, the beautiful colored glass blends in and looks so nice among flowers. The red flower ports contrast nicely against the brushed metal to give the feeder an almost elegant look.
2. Easy Fill Capacity—it’s frustrating trying to fill up little bottle necks, even when measuring cups are used. The wide mouth on these bottles makes filling very easy.
3. Cleaning—I’ll take glass any day. It lasts longer and can even be sterilized. The base on all Perky-Pet vintage feeders comes as two separate pieces—a plastic bottom and metal top. They snap together to make a nice form-fitting base. I’ve used other brand decorative feeders with similar base styles that just lay atop each other, and they leave a gap big enough for leaking to occur. These are different in that there is a raised lip on the bottom piece and an extended edge on the top piece. They fit together well to form a snug fit and tight seal. Sometimes I see some moisture around the seam, but that’s a far cry from actual leaking.
4. Excellent Hanging System—no cheap S hooks or coated wire here. Instead, a non-removable heavy-duty hanging system is provided. It’s very functional, can’t get lost, and adds charm to the feeder.

This is the fourth Perky-Pet vintage style I’ve been using to attract hummingbirds. Personally, my favorites are the pink and red hobnail ones because they look nicest in a colorful garden. I have noticed some rust occurring around some flower ports after about one season. That said, rusting is minimal but will probably get worse with time. I’m hoping to get a few season's use out of each feeder.

As a photographer, I like that these feeders have no perches because it's easier to take more natural looking pictures of birds in flight. I’ve included a photo of the vintage feeder’s raised lip and extended edge (on the left) versus bases typically found on other brands (on the right). Also included is a close-up of rust formation on one of my vintage feeder's flower ports.

You can find the product at Amazon here: Perky-Pet Red Hobnail Vintage Glass Hummingbird Feeder 8130-2