The HummZinger has the correct syrup formula molded into the underside of its lid. Naturally, the packaging still says, "For best results use Perky-Pet Instant Nectar." Baloney. Another problem is its tendency to hang crooked I don't know if the rod is simply too short for the width of the bowl, but the Oasis never stays level, so filling it more than halfway is inviting spillage.which will attract ants and wasps. One design flaw was demonstrated upon the arrival of a very small male Ruby-throated: the perch is a little too far from the flowers, leaving the ports out of reach, so the smallest hummers must hover to feed. One design choice I don't understand: the lid does not simply rest on the bowl, but must be snapped into place with some force this makes it prone to spills and breakage. Still, the Oasis is several dollars less expensive than the large HummZinger, so I suppose one gets what one pays for, and it's an attractive, functional, very easy to clean feeder that with some care should last for years. The ant moat does not have the rainwater-overflow drains of the HummZinger, nor is the plastic, which appears to be styrene, as tough as the HummZinger's Lexan (the P-P packaging cautions against stressing the perch or exposing the feeder to very hot water-the HummZinger is simply guaranteed forever). The yellow ones could also be painted with red nail polish. Fortunately, I still had a supply of red P-P flowers, dating from when they were offered as free replacements. Instead of the HummZinger's molded-in "flowers" (which function to channel rainwater away from the feeding ports), the Oasis has the ubiquitous, fragile Perky-Pet snap-in flowers.which of course are YELLOW, reportedly the favorite color of wasps. I feel this is an important product, because 1) it is or will soon be very widely available, and 2) it represents a break with the traditional Perky-Pet designs.Ĭomparison to the HummZinger is inevitable, and the Oasis does not fare well. It cost me $12 at Target, and carries a one-year warranty. It apparently comes only in a 16-ounce model, which is larger than many folks need, but may appeal to those whose feeders are emptied daily. 221 "Oasis" model feeder is basically a knock-off of the Aspects HummZinger): a clear plastic basin with a red plastic cover, a circular perch molded onto the cover, an integrated ant moat, and a brass hanging rod there's also a socket for pole mounting. No more of my money going to make this company rich anymore.The Perky-Pet No. Why would they sell a 5$ replacement piece of plastic that is NECESSARY to use the feeder when they could just make you pay 15$-20$ for entire feeder? Clever but no high on the morales and standards in my opinion. What a genius way to screw over loyal customers. You will find yourself purchasing more and more of these and eventually end of with an endless supply of the entire feeder - except the base because I can promise they will split in less than 2 years. There is no rhyme or reason as to why this company would or could not manufacture and sell replacement bases. As I just read some of the other reviews on here you cannot purchase a replacement base which is ridiculous because you can purchase replacement bee guards and the glass feeder. Giving this a 2 star due to the fact the base will last MAYBE 2 years usually only 1 due to splitting where it screws onto the glass feeder. I love my 16 ounce pinch waist hummingbird feeders and have purchased dozens over the years of this same feeder.
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