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10. Artline Feeders

Group 2

• larger base with various plastic reservoirs in hot air balloon or strawberry designs*
• includes models:*
• 5560 and 5561, balloons, 32 oz. capacity with 4 ports*
• 5554 and 5555, strawberries, 24 oz. capacity with 3 or 4 ports*
• 5553 and 5557, strawberries, 50 oz. capacity with 3 or 6 ports*
• Ease of filling: 2.75*
• Ease of use: 3.25
• Ease of cleaning: 3.00
• Ease of hanging: 3.75
• Durability: 2.75
• Stability: 3.50
• Attractiveness to birds: 3.00 + 3.00
• Visual appeal (human): 2.50
  
• Total score: 27.50
  
  
• Comments: Ports are less crowded than in Artline Group 1, above. Tippy and difficult to fill due to bulbous reservoirs; funnel necessary. Bottle brush necessary for cleaning; difficult to access reservoirs. Bases snap apart for cleaning; plastic perches can be removed and must be repositioned with every cleaning.