Is it possible to use grape jelly in the reservoir? I'm wondering if the summer heat will make it liquid enough to be used instead of nectar? TIA!
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Yes. I put some grape jelly in the round piece in the middle of the feeder hoping the oriels will use it when they come. I have not seen any hummingbirds use it this spring. They have only used the nectar in the outside feeders. We have not tried putting jelly in the nectar part.
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I would think it could work, I have never tried it. Unfortunately, The squirrels get to it before the birds
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I have never tried. The grape jelly in the top compartments remains gelled at more than 100 degrees F. The Orioles here seem to prefer the sugar mixture to the jelly.
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Orioles arrived yesterday and they love the grape jelly! I buy it in a squeeze bottle and try to fill it regularly. Birds suck it clean. I can't vouch for the nutrition they're getting.
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No, would not advise that. Unless you leave the top off, there's no way they could reach all of the jelly (remember it's not a liquid and can't flow even in very warm weather). Depending on temperature, sooner ot later it will go bad. I stopped using sugar water in the reservoir as my oriole's never used it. (They still go back to the hummingbird feeders). Instead I spread either Welch's Concord Grape jelly or Welch's Natural Concord Grape spread all over the top. (They prefer the jelly better).
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Haven't tried any glass with these - sent the all back. The plant would have to be very small & the weather very mild for 12 oz to be worth the trouble. I just saw a "new" type of PLant Nanny brand in a garden center - it has no plastic part - the ceramics part is huge - looks large enough for a 1.75 litre wine bottle. Like I said before, the type in the picture do not work as they release the water right away. I have a set that are older and round and work great with 2 litre btls- not sure if they are "plant nanny" but it is a shame that the type I have are no longer available. I suggest you search online for all sorts of ideas on how to water plants when you are away. Haven't tried any glass with these - sent the all back. The plant would have to be very small & the weather very mild for 12 oz to be worth the trouble. I just saw a "new" type of PLant Nanny brand in a garden center - it has no plastic part - the ceramics part is huge - looks large enough for a 1.75 litre wine bottle. Like I said before, the type in the picture do not work as they release the water right away. I have a set that are older and round and work great with 2 litre btls- not sure if they are "plant nanny" but it is a shame that the type I have are no longer... » Read More Haven't tried any glass with these - sent the all back. The plant would have to be very small & the weather very mild for 12 oz to be worth the trouble. I just saw a "new" type of PLant Nanny brand in a garden center - it has no plastic part - the ceramics part is huge - looks large enough for a 1.75 litre wine bottle. Like I said before, the type in the picture do not work as they release the water right away. I have a set that are older and round and work great with 2 litre btls- not sure if they are "plant nanny" but it is a shame that the type I have are no longer available. I suggest you search online for all sorts of ideas on how to water plants when you are away. « Show Less
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Dear Mindy, I use Cornucopia Kits almost exclusively. In fact I just finished bottling my second batch of the White Strawberry Merlot (I also make the Black Cherry, Tropical Riesling and Blueberry Shiraz. Have a box of Peach Chardonnay I'm about to start). I have NEVER seen any solids of any kind in the juices. I would contact the company immediately and find out what's going on. Personally I would have the kit replaced. Hope this helped, and Happy Winemaking!
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I had a similar problem but with Yellow Jackets. There is no way they can get to the nectar with the "Best-1". I am 100% satisfied with it. Actually, more order was a re-order. Don't put the plastic portion in a dishwasher. :-)
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Hey Jim, l live by and love this product. The best, all natural, great consistency from first sip to last. Just DO NOT refrigerate it, I keep mine, room temp like 69-70f ( 8 months and still no change)right next to my Soda Stream. Just keep the bottleneck and cap rim clean of the syurpy goodness :-). (a bit of warm water on a towel the. just quick wipe the top area.) Hope this helps. Enjoy! J.R.
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I am absolutely mystified why everyone who answered this question gave bad advice. You CAN refill the farm. You order new gel from "antgel.com" for a few bucks. It comes with instructions on pouring the new gel into the cleaned out ant farm. Good as new. Honestly, don't throw away the farm after one use. That's almost as silly as buying a car and having it towed to the junk yard after the first tank of gas has been exhausted.
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It didn't. A google search yields plenty of creations though. I faked one with fresh watermelon, limeade concentrate, and fresh mint from the garden. Pure and added sugar to taste. Have fun.
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The metal hanger hook is pushed through the orange half, then screwed into the base. By the way, the Orioles (and many other bird species) LOVE grape jelly. We buy the cheap stuff and go through a pound jar every 2 or 3 days, sometimes filling it 3 times a day. It is important to have it filled and out when they are migrating north, so they see it and stop. I live in the northern part of Missouri, and we start seeing them around the last week of April.
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Mike: don't worry about purchasing "nectar". I've used 2-3 parts water to sugar for YEARS and have over a dozen hummingbirds each year fighting over the feeding stations. I've purchased FOUR of these giant feeders so the conflicts are fewer since there's plenty to go around! These feeders are GREAT since I don't have to fill them every day now. Of course, I have to purchase more sugar now! Seriously, sugar and water is great for these beautiful birds. They eat bug to balance out their diets.
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If the jelly beads are used for external things like decoration, and not for kids playing, you can try mixing the water with a spoon of rubbing alcohol. I am not completely sure but I did a quick search online and someone did a small experiment with jelly beads and different household solvents. It seems oil and rubbing alcohol are not absorbed into the beads and it doesn't seem to break down the beads either. I would just get a little jelly bead and put it in some rubbing alcohol for a couple of days and see what happens.
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It does not come with nectar and since I have had this for a while I am not happy that the holes in the flowers where the hummingbirds feedis too big. That attracts bees. Also you can make your own nectar. Just boil 4 cups of water add 1 cup of sugar. Then stir cool and you are good to go. Store extra in fridge.
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Thanks.I should have updated this. We've been using less water and have been much happier with the results.\Anyone who is less than 100% satisfied should experiment a bit :-).-jpr
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I don't use nectar; I just make plain sugar water. However, its made for both nectar and sugar water. There must be some issue with the feeder itself if the birds are not able to extract the sugar water from the holes. I have six of these exact feeders and there isn't a problem. I fill them up on day one and orioles and hummingbirds go at it. Other birds do try to feed but their beaks are too short. I would contact the seller.
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This one is gel so it should have more of a "jelly" like consistency. However it is not really thick so it can easily be turned into liquid.
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The bottle is clear. The nectar in the picture must have food coloring added to it - something I DO NOT recommend. The best nectar is 1 part white sugar to 3-5 parts boiled water with absolutely NO ADDITIVES of any kind. This continues to be the most popular (i.e., active) hummingbird feeder of the four I have in my yard. I hope you purchase it and enjoy it as much as I have. Regards,Dr. J.
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The reservoir holds 3 gals. of water and typically takes 2.5 hrs. to rejuvenate, but you never run out of water because as you use it, it continues filtering. The water taste great too!!!
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Having the same problem...I have given up stopping the leaking. Created way too many problems for me-with the leaking, ants were everywhere after the leaked nectar. I am going back to the old style of feeders without the tubes.