Perky-Pet Hummingbird Feeder Review: Two Glass Models Compared
How the Perky-Pet antique bottle and pinch-waist glass feeders compare on size, ports, insect guards, cleaning, and parts.
Updated October 27, 2026
This Perky-Pet hummingbird feeder review covers the two Perky-Pet glass feeders that met our product criteria: the Clear Antique Bottle feeder (model 8107) and the Pinch-Waist glass feeder sold as a two-pack (model 203CPBN). Both are small hanging feeders with four flower-shaped feeding ports, but they suit different yards. The antique bottle holds 10 oz and lists no insect guards. The pinch-waist holds 8 oz per feeder and adds a built-in ant moat and bee guards, according to the Amazon listing and Perky-Pet’s own product page.
Our short verdict: choose the antique bottle if you want one decorative glass feeder and ants and bees have not found your yard. Choose the pinch-waist two-pack if insects are already a problem or you want two feeding spots. Perky-Pet says replacement parts are not available for either feeder, apart from a bee guard set it lists for the pinch-waist, so plan to replace rather than repair. This review is based on research, not our own product trials.
This review covers choosing and using a hummingbird feeder. It is not advice on caring for sick or injured birds; if you find one, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or your state wildlife agency.
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Perky-Pet Hummingbird Feeder Models at a Glance
| Spec | Clear Antique Bottle (8107) | Pinch-Waist Glass (203CPBN) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 8107-1SR on the listing; 8107-2 on Perky-Pet’s page and as the listing’s part number | 203CPBN-2 on the listing (two-pack); 203CPBN on Perky-Pet’s page |
| Feeders per pack | 1 | 2 (listing) |
| Nectar capacity | 10 oz (listing and Perky-Pet) | 8 oz per feeder (listing and Perky-Pet) |
| Feeding ports | 4 flower-shaped ports with perches (listing); Perky-Pet lists red feeding ports | 4 flower-shaped ports with U-shaped perches (listing) |
| Ant moat | None listed | Built in; filled with water at the top of the lid (Perky-Pet) |
| Bee guards | None listed | Built in (listing and Perky-Pet) |
| Reservoir and base | Glass bottle; the listing says metal base cover, Perky-Pet says shiny metal base with brushed copper accents | Wide-mouth glass bottle; Perky-Pet lists materials as glass and plastic |
| Size and weight | 5.5 x 5.5 x 10.5 in, 0.924 lb (Perky-Pet); the listing gives 5.3 x 5.3 x 9.9 in | 8.38 in high, 7.25 in diameter, 0.7 lb per feeder (Perky-Pet); the listing gives 6.9 x 6.9 x 8.75 in and 16 oz for the two-pack, and it is not clear what that measures |
| Hanging | Hanging wire included (listing) | Hanging loop on top (Perky-Pet) |
| Replacement parts | Not available (Perky-Pet) | Not available, except replacement bee guards (model 205Y) that Perky-Pet lists for this model |
| Maker’s cleaning note | Once every two weeks with mild soap and water | At least every 2 weeks in one place on the page, at least once per week in another |
Perky-Pet Clear Antique Bottle Glass Hummingbird Feeder (8107)
Perky-Pet Clear Antique Bottle Glass Hummingbird Feeder
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The antique bottle is a decorative single feeder for a yard with a few regular hummingbirds and an owner who will refill it often. According to the Amazon listing, it holds 10 oz of nectar, has four flower-shaped feeding ports with perches, and pairs a thick glass bottle with a metal base cover. Perky-Pet’s product page for the 8107-2 lists the same capacity and port count, red feeding ports, and brushed copper accents, and it still shows the feeder as available to order. The listing itself calls it a small feeder, and it is the one to pick if appearance matters as much as function.
What We Like
- Red where the birds drink. Perky-Pet lists red feeding ports, and Penn State Extension says hummingbirds are attracted to the red coloring of the feeder. One owner describes the outlets as a deep dark red and reports hummingbirds at the feeder nonstop all day.
- Owners report steady visits. One owner says the hummingbirds fight over theirs and bought a second one, and another says they love these feeders and have gone from one hummingbird feeder to three.
- It has held up in wind. Two owners say it has stood up to windy days; one adds occasional rain, and the other says it has never broken or fallen.
- You can see the nectar level. The clear glass bottle shows how much is left, and one owner says this makes it easy to refill on time.
What Could Be Better
- No insect defenses. The listing mentions no ant moat or bee guards, and one owner says a wasp occasionally gets in.
- The base may not be metal. The listing says metal base cover and Perky-Pet says shiny metal base, but one owner says the base is hard plastic made to look like metal. We cannot settle this from the sources, so treat an all-metal base as unconfirmed.
- Filling splits owners. One owner says the wide mouth makes refilling and cleaning a breeze; another expects to fill it carefully and compares it to filling a beer bottle.
- Little red for a new feeder. One owner says there is not much color on it to draw birds that are used to another feeder.
- Hanging hardware is unclear, and there are no spare parts. The listing includes a hanging wire and one owner calls the metal hanger sturdy, but another says there is no hook to hang it from, so have a hook ready. Perky-Pet’s answer on its product page says replacement parts are not available for this feeder.
- Check the size. One owner found it quite a bit smaller than expected. Compare the 10.5-inch height on Perky-Pet’s page with the spot you have in mind.
Perky-Pet Pinch-Waist Glass Hummingbird Feeder (203CPBN, 2-Pack)
Perky-Pet 203CPBN Pinch-Waist Glass Hummingbird Feeder (2-Pack)
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The pinch-waist two-pack is the practical pick of the pair. According to the Amazon listing, each feeder holds 8 oz and has four flower-shaped ports with U-shaped perches, a built-in ant moat, bee guards, and a wide-mouth bottle, and the ant moat, base, and bee guard parts come off for cleaning. Perky-Pet’s product page for the 203CPBN lists the same capacity and port count and describes a bright red feeder. Its owner rating on Amazon is lower than the antique bottle’s and below the floor we require for a Best Overall pick, which the FeederBirdLab Score on each card reflects.
What We Like
- Two insect defenses built in. Perky-Pet says the bee guards keep bees at bay while hummingbirds can still reach the nectar, and that you fill the top of the lid with water to make a barrier ants cannot cross on their way to the ports.
- It comes apart completely. Perky-Pet says the ant moat, base, and bottle come off with ease and that even the built-in bee guards come apart. Its page for the replacement bee guards says each guard snaps open for cleaning.
- Wide mouth for filling. Perky-Pet says the wide-mouth bottle makes filling easier with fewer spills and gives access to hard-to-reach spots inside the bottle.
- Two feeders in the box. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo notes that hummingbirds are territorial and chase intruders away from a feeding area, which is the usual reasoning for hanging a second feeder in a separate spot.
- Bee guards can be replaced. Perky-Pet sells replacement bee guards (model 205Y) and lists the 203CPBN among the models they fit.
What Could Be Better
- Perky-Pet’s replies point to the plastic parts. In replies on its product page, Perky-Pet responds to reports of the plastic base cracking and leaking and of the top hanging loop breaking, and says replacement parts, including the top hanging loop, are not sold separately for this feeder.
- Leaks need careful assembly. Perky-Pet says leaks can happen if the feeder is not fully assembled, the ports or seals are not seated properly, or the reservoir is overfilled.
- Small reservoirs. At 8 oz each, the feeders need refilling more often in a busy yard; the listing pitches them for smaller yards and patios.
Capacity and the Cleaning Schedule
Both feeders are small, and for most yards that is a good thing. Audubon’s feeding FAQ says to empty and clean a feeder every day or every other day in hot weather, every three days in temperate weather, and twice a week when it is cool, and to discard any nectar left in the feeder when you take it down. A feeder the birds empty between cleanings wastes nothing, so a small feeder is easier to keep fresh when only a few hummingbirds visit. If the birds drain the feeder well before your next cleaning, the pinch-waist two-pack gives you a second 8 oz feeder to hang in another spot.
Perky-Pet’s own pages do not agree on how often to clean. The antique bottle page says once every two weeks with mild soap and water. The pinch-waist page says at least every two weeks in a bullet near the top and at least once per week further down. Perky-Pet’s hummingbird FAQ says at least twice a week, and more often in hot weather. We follow the most frequent schedule, Audubon’s. On soap, Perky-Pet recommends a mild soap and water solution, while Audubon advises against dish soaps because they can leave harmful residue and suggests hot tap water with hydrogen peroxide or a weak vinegar solution. We side with Audubon here too.
Ants, Bees, and Wasps
This is the clearest difference between the two models. On its page on bottom-fill feeders, Perky-Pet describes a bee guard as a plastic screen in front of the port, or a raised port, that keeps bees from reaching the nectar, and an ant moat as a feature you fill with water so ants cannot come down the feeder to the ports. The pinch-waist has both built in. The antique bottle lists neither, and one of its owners says a wasp occasionally gets in.
If you have had trouble trying to keep ants out of a hummingbird feeder in past summers, the pinch-waist is the easier choice, because the defense is part of the feeder. Fill the moat with water, as Perky-Pet describes. Perky-Pet also says the bee guards keep bees at bay, but a feeder that drips leaves sugar water outside the guards, which is one more reason to assemble the pinch-waist carefully. The antique bottle has no guards, and one owner reports an occasional wasp, so with this model, where you hang it and keeping it free of drips are the only ways to keep bees away from a hummingbird feeder.
Durability, Leaks, and Parts
Neither feeder is designed to be repaired. Perky-Pet’s answer on the antique bottle page says replacement parts are not available for that feeder, and its answers on the pinch-waist page say the same, with one exception: a Perky-Pet answer points to the 205Y replacement bee guards, which its own product page lists for the 203CPBN. Another reply on the pinch-waist page mentions a 1-year warranty and asks owners with leaks to contact Perky-Pet.
For the pinch-waist, Perky-Pet’s replies give practical advice on leaks and cracking: make sure every component is firmly pressed into place, seat the gasket and base properly before filling, keep the gasket clean, avoid overfilling, and keep the feeder upright and level. Line the bottle neck threads up evenly before tightening, and hand-tighten rather than overtighten. Perky-Pet also suggests hanging the feeder out of direct sun and high wind to slow cracking at the base connection, and its hummingbird FAQ separately says strong sun can make nectar spoil more quickly. Shade is the better spot for both models.
The antique bottle’s durability record on its listing is mostly about weather: two owners say it has stood up to wind, and none of the owner reviews on its listing that we read describe a crack or a leak. The open question is the base material, since one owner says it is plastic rather than metal.
How It Compares
Antique bottle vs. pinch-waist. Pick the antique bottle for looks, a single feeding spot, and a yard without insect trouble. Pick the pinch-waist for built-in ant and bee defenses, a full teardown for cleaning, and two feeders to spread out. The antique bottle holds 2 oz more, but the two-pack holds 16 oz across both feeders.
Kingsyard 10 oz glass feeder. According to its listing, it matches the antique bottle’s 10 oz and adds a built-in ant moat, a fifth feeding port, a 360-degree perch, a two-part base that comes apart for cleaning, and ports the listing says are sized for hummingbird beaks to keep bees out. Choose it over the antique bottle if you want that capacity with ant protection, and over the pinch-waist if you want one larger feeder instead of two small ones.
Kingsyard 25 oz glass feeder. If you need a large hummingbird feeder for a busy yard, this one holds 25 oz with six ports, an ant moat, and a leak-proof gasket in the base, per its listing. It is more than either Perky-Pet holds, so it only makes sense if your birds can empty it between cleanings.
Nature’s Way Blue Spring Rain. A 16 oz top-fill feeder in hand-blown colored glass with a solar LED, according to its listing, which also notes that the LED module is not water safe. It is the decorative alternative to the antique bottle, with more capacity and more parts.
First Nature 3051 four-pack. Four 16 oz plastic feeders in bright red, per its listing, which does not give a port count. If you want several feeding spots and do not mind plastic, a First Nature hummingbird feeder pack gives you more feeders than the Perky-Pet two-pack, each with twice the capacity.
Who Should Look Elsewhere
Skip the antique bottle if ants or bees already crowd your feeders, if you do not already have a hook or hanger, or if you have trouble pouring into a narrow opening, since one owner compares filling it to filling a beer bottle. Skip the pinch-waist if you expect to keep a feeder for many seasons and want to replace worn parts, since Perky-Pet says replacement parts, including the hanging loop, are not available for this feeder.
Look past both if your yard sees many hummingbirds at once and you want one feeder that lasts all day; a 16 oz or 25 oz feeder will need fewer refills, as long as the birds can finish it between cleanings. And if you want a window or deck-rail mount, neither of these is sold that way: both are hanging feeders.
Why You Should Trust Us
We do not conduct our own product trials; our picks draw on published specifications, independent reviews, and Amazon owner ratings, which also set each product’s FeederBirdLab Score. For this review we read Perky-Pet’s product pages for both models, including its answers and replies on those pages, its hummingbird FAQ, its page on bottom-fill feeders, and its replacement bee guard page, along with the Amazon listing for each exact model and the full text of the owner reviews on the antique bottle’s listing. Commissions from purchases made through our links never change what we recommend or how we score a product. Our full method is on the How We Review page.
Final Verdict
The Perky-Pet Clear Antique Bottle Glass Hummingbird Feeder is the more decorative feeder and has the stronger owner record: red ports, a clear glass bottle, and owners who describe it standing up to wind and drawing steady visits. It lacks any insect defense, and its base may be plastic rather than metal. The Perky-Pet 203CPBN Pinch-Waist Glass Hummingbird Feeder (2-Pack) is the more practical choice where ants and bees are a problem, and it comes apart completely for cleaning, but Perky-Pet’s own replies to complaints acknowledge cracking and leaking at the base and a hanging loop that breaks, so those are the parts to watch. No single feeder is the best hummingbird feeder for every yard; match the feeder to your insects and your cleaning schedule. For more feeder styles, browse our Hummingbird Feeders section.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you open and take apart a Perky-Pet pinch-waist feeder?
Perky-Pet’s product page says the 203CPBN disassembles completely: the ant moat, base, and bottle come off, and even the built-in bee guards come apart. Its replacement bee guard page says each guard snaps open. Perky-Pet’s replies on the product page describe the base threading onto the bottle neck and advise lining the threads up evenly and hand-tightening when you put it back together. We did not find a manual for either model on Perky-Pet’s manuals page. For the antique bottle, Perky-Pet’s page does not describe disassembly; one owner says it is easy to take apart for cleaning.
How do you use the ant moat on a Perky-Pet hummingbird feeder?
On the pinch-waist, Perky-Pet says to fill the top of the lid with water to create a barrier that keeps ants from crawling down to the ports. The antique bottle has no moat, according to its listing.
Why is my Perky-Pet hummingbird feeder leaking?
For the pinch-waist, Perky-Pet says leaks can happen when the feeder is not fully assembled, the ports or seals are not seated properly, or the reservoir is overfilled. It recommends pressing every component firmly into place, checking that the gasket is seated and free of debris, and keeping the feeder upright and level. If a crack in the plastic base is causing the leak, Perky-Pet’s answer on the product page says replacement parts are not available for this feeder; a reply on the same page mentions a 1-year warranty and asks owners to contact the company.
Can you buy replacement parts for Perky-Pet hummingbird feeders?
For these two models, mostly no. Perky-Pet’s answers on both product pages say replacement parts are not available. The exception is the bee guards: Perky-Pet sells a 205Y replacement bee guard pack that its product page lists for the 203CPBN. Availability may change, so check the product page before you plan around a part.
Is the base of the Perky-Pet antique bottle feeder metal or plastic?
The sources disagree. The Amazon listing describes a metal base cover, and Perky-Pet’s page lists a shiny metal base with brushed copper accents. One owner on the listing says the base is hard plastic made to look like metal. We could not confirm which is right, so if an all-metal base matters to you, ask the seller before you buy.
About the author
Steve Stephens is an Oregon-based gardener and birdwatcher who has spent seven years creating bird-friendly outdoor spaces. Steve's interests include observing seasonal hummingbird visits, maintaining bird baths, and choosing nest boxes suited to local species. Drawing on a background in garden retail, Steve writes practical guides to hummingbird feeders, bird baths, and birdhouses, with attention to placement, cleaning, and maintenance.