Google
 
The Web BWD
Home
About Us
Customer Service
Subscribe
 
Home : Hummingbirds : Feeder Round-Up : Bird Watcher's Digest: Hummingbird Feeder Roundup: Artline Feeders - Group 1

9a. Artline Feeders

Group 1

  • Small 4-port base with various glass or plastic bottles *
  • Includes models:
  • 5542 and 5548, 16 oz. capacity *
  • 5549, 14 oz. capacity *
  • 5550, 32 oz capacity *
  • Bases identical, all with 4 ports, with protruding yellow flowers and removable plastic perches. *
  • Ease of filling: 3.25
  • Ease of use: 3.50
  • Ease of cleaning: 3.50
  • Ease of hanging: 3.50
  • Durability: 3.50
  • Stability: 3.50
  • Attractiveness to birds: 2.75 + 2.75
  • Visual appeal (human): 3.00
  • Total score: 29.25

  • Comments: Bases are small in this group, crowding birds together. Detachable perches must be replaced with every cleaning. Bases snap together and are otherwise easy to clean. Bottle brush required on reservoirs; funnel for filling. Suction style cap/hanger on Model 5550 could loosen with time and hot sun.



Backyard birdJam East: Bird Watcher's Digest has teamed up with birdJam to bring you songs and photos for 100 common eastern birds, all for your iPod or MP3 player! Introducing the new BWD Platinum Credit Card! Register to Win!
Please sign me up for BirdWire, your FREE e-newsletter all about birds

Home

About Us

Contact Us

Privacy Policy

BWD Shop

Sell Our Products

Advertising

Site Map

©2005-2008 Bird Watcher's Digest. All Rights Reserved.

No material, information, or images from this site may be used without express permission from Bird Watcher's Digest.