Aurora seeded glass birdfeeder – Antique Brass

• Seeded Glass Panels
• Dimensions: approximately 9.5 in. tall (without chain) x 7 in. diameter
• Holds approx. 1.75 lbs. (3.5 cups) of wild birdseed
• S-hook and adjustable chain
• 4 Perches

Product Description
Our Aurora birdfeeder features an elegant inlayed arch design and seeded glass inserts that make this a distinctive bird feeder a unique garden accent. An antique brass electro-plated finish enhances the beauty of this g… More >>

Aurora seeded glass birdfeeder – Antique Brass

Garden Jewels® 455-3 14-Ounce Glass Window Mounted Hummingbird Feeder

• Mounts quickly on glass with two suction cups
• Made of tempered glass
• Capacity of 14 ounces
• Two plastic feeding stations with bee guards and perches
• 8-1/2 inches high

Product Description
Fourteen-ounce glass window hummingbird feeder with two sculpted-flower feeding stations with bee guard. Slide-action bracket attaches quickly and securely to window and allows for easy bottle removal for filling and cle… More >>

Garden Jewels® 455-3 14-Ounce Glass Window Mounted Hummingbird Feeder

Using Glass Bird Feeders

If you have decided that you want to put a feeder for the birds into your garden you may feel that you want something different than the standard types. Anyone can have a tube feeder or the more common wooden platform bird feeders. Perhaps you are looking instead for a glass bird feeder. These are a more elegant, and often more expensive, type of feeder. Still, it may be your preference to have something a little different, a little more stylish that makes a statement instead of just a bird feeder sitting in your garden. They are also good to have because they tend to last longer than other feeders, are less likely to disintegrate with the elements and will not rot.

The only thing is if you choose one of these their care is a little more complicated than that of the other kinds of feeders. Glass bird feeders need to be cleaned more often since the bird mess will cloud it quickly. Therefore they must be taken down every few days and washed. The best way to do this is to only put in enough food to last a few days. This way you do not waste the bird food. Then when it is emptied you can clean it. Some people suggest having a second feeder so that you can always have one hanging up. Cleaning one of these feeders should be done with good strong bleach. But, If that is what you use you need to be certain you rinse it extremely well so that there is nothing in the feeder that could make the birds ill. The smell may also be strong enough to cause the birds to steer clear. It is therefore recommended that you let the feeder air for a couple of days before putting it back into use. This is another reason why having two feeders made of glass to rotate them for cleaning makes more sense. This may seem extreme but if you want to use bird feeders made of glass these are the steps you need to take.

One other benefit of glass bird feeders is that they seem to attract more birds than many of the other kinds. Perhaps it is being able to see the other birds so clearly when they are feeding or maybe because these are often colorful. Some people think it is because they can see the bird seeds more clearly. But, whatever it is if you hang one of these in your garden you will get to enjoy bird watching out your window.

Perky Pet 203CP Pinch Waist Glass Hummingbird Feeder, 8 oz capacity

• 8 ounce capacity
• Hardened glass bottle
• Four feeding ports with built-in bee guards
• Four-way perch

Product Description
The Perky-Pet Pinch-Waist Glass Hummingbird Feeder features 4 feeding ports, a 4-way perch and holds 8 ounces of nectar. The feeder base is bright red to attract hummingbirds. Use the included hanger to hang it from a br… More >>

Perky Pet 203CP Pinch Waist Glass Hummingbird Feeder, 8 oz capacity

Avant Garden 8110-3 Looking Glass Hummingbird Feeder

• Durable,tempered tinted glass nectar container
• copper base cover with four bee-resistant flower feeding stations
• integrated perch invites humingbirds to sit and dine
• 32 ounce capacity
• 5-1/2-inch diameter, 13 inches high, weighs 1-3/4 pounds

Product Description
This beautifully designed hummingbird feeder offers beauty and function to your garden.It contains an integrated perch that invites the hummingbirds to sit and dine.Made of durable, tempered tinted glass, you will enjoy … More >>

Avant Garden 8110-3 Looking Glass Hummingbird Feeder

Clean Glass Bird Feeders Mean More Birds

Express your love for birds uniquely through glass bird feeders. The artful designs done on glass feeders are sure to make your bird cage, porch, or garden a little more interesting and lively. The intricate designs, placed around the feeders so that you can view the patterns from any standpoint, will surely give a sense of authenticity to your enthusiasm for birds.

Glass is steadily becoming the material of choice for bird feeders. Glass can offer greater flexibility in terms of design patterns. Glass artwork can give your feeders exotic finishes limited only by an artists or your imagination. More importantly, glass feeder designs are reputed to be more resistant to scratches, rusting, or flaking off.

Adding glass bird feeders as accent pieces to your garden is one sure way to elevate your enjoyment for birds, be it wild. However, as glass feeders can definitely increase the level of activity for birds in your area, they may be a little bit delicate to clean. So read on for a few pointers on how to have easier time sprucing up your glass feeder.

Bleach And Water

Cleaning up a glass bird feeder should be fast and easy when you use bleach and water. Bleach can effectively eliminate molds and other unwanted microscopic organisms. With the rise of various avian diseases that can be contagious to humans, keeping glass feeders clean down to sub-atomic levels can be the best preventive measure for bird enthusiasts to avoid catching bird related diseases like the bird flu.
By adding bleach, a standard disinfectant, to water, you can be sure that your glass feeders are not only visibly clean, but pathogenically safe as well.

However, bleach is not so good on the smell. In fact, household bleach can cause allergies to some people. To prevent allergic reactions or stop the disturbing odor, the measure of the bleach mixture must be in the ratio of ten parts of water to only one part of bleach. This solution is enough for an effective yet smell-free cleaning.

For people who are really allergic to bleach smell, letting the feeders air dry or, better yet, applying a coating of sugar extract on the feeders can surely suppress the violent smell of bleach.

And, of course, you want to be sure to rinse off any bleach residue so you do not poison your birds with it!

Two Glass Bird Feeders Are Better Than One

Having two feeders for each spot you want to put feeders on can surely cut your cleaning chores into just a few seconds. Use one bird feeder for a couple of days then replace it with the other one. To clean the first one you used, soak it in bleach and water solution. Alternately using two bird feeders and switching them regularly shortens your cleaning and handling time without the rush that could make you break your glass feeders.

Use A Cleaning Mop Or Brush

A feeder cleaning mop or brush can be a very effective tool for cleaning bird feeders. Basically a cleaning mop or brush is made up of a lump of foam or bristles fastened on one end of a ten or twelve-inch wire or rod. Glass bird feeders, particularly those made by blowing glass, have intricate designs and forms; hence you need a cleaning mop or brush to definitely reach and clean the lowermost and innermost parts of a glass feeder.

Sure, a bleach solution can effectively clean your bird feeder; but when you are unable to scrape off stubborn slime building up on the bottom of the feeder, molds and other undesirable organisms will eventually attach themselves and grow inside the feeder. A cleaning mop or brush can often last a year, at the very least.

Nothing Beats Hot Water

Some bird enthusiasts disagree with using bleach and water solution in cleaning glass bird feeds. They argue that, unlike most humans, birds have a more sensitive sense of smell. Any amount of bleach left on the feeder, no matter how small, can drastically affect the birds.

So instead of bleach, enthusiasts who avoid using bleach swear by the effectiveness of plain hot water and good old brushing. They reason that hot water can do the job of killing unwanted organisms while brushing can scrape off molds and other stains.

So there you have it, make a statement for all the bird lovers out there by using glass bird feeders. Unlike common feeders, glass feeders have unique design patterns. Above all, remember to keep your bird feeders clean.

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