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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.