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Customer reviews for Pennington Hummingbird Feeder and Nectar Kit for
Pennington Hummingbird Feeder and Nectar Kit
4.4 out of 5 stars
stars64 ratings39 reviews
  1. 5 stars77% (49)
  2. 4 stars6% (4)
  3. 3 stars5% (3)
  4. 2 stars5% (3)
  5. 1 star8% (5)

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Jun 8, 2026
Sandra
1 out of 5 stars review

DANGER! The nectar in this product contains FDA Red color %2340, which is very dangerous to hummingbirds. I am a longtime bird feeder and kearned this years ago. If you truly love your little hummers, the feeder itself is agreat price. Dump the nectar!!!

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reply from Pennington Team

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand that there are differing opinions regarding the use of red coloring in hummingbird nectar. <br /><br />For customers who prefer alternatives, we also offer clear hummingbird nectar as well as a Natural Red Nectar that is colored with carmine. These options may be available at other participating retailers.<br /><br />We appreciate your passion for hummingbirds and thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.

Jul 20, 2023
Mary
5 out of 5 stars review

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Haven't put it out yet because you have to put the remainder of the bird food in the fridge it's big and bulky i have no room for it

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Jun 14, 2026
Jay
3 out of 5 stars review

dude…. BEEs…. resistant ha! i have never seen so many aggressive honey bees… they love this stuff…. remarket as honey bee feeder…. i’ve had great luck feeding hummingbirds in the past… something is wrong with this one

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May 11, 2023
Fussy Eater
1 out of 5 stars review

NO RED DYE

As posted previously, please do not use the nectar provided with this feeder. A simple sugar water solution is all that is needed, in a 1:3 or 1:4 ratio, sugar:water (be careful not to caramelize the sugar). You can make a batch and keep in the refrigerator for up to one week. So easy!

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Apr 23, 2023
Birder in IL
1 out of 5 stars review

NO RED DYE!

Red dye is toxic to hummingbirds! If you buy this kit don't use the red food! You can buy make healthy and safe food easily by mixing 1 cup white sugar with 4 cups hot/low boil water. Store food in fridge. Let's help these gorgeous birds by giving them safe food.

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Jun 8, 2020
Anonymous
2 out of 5 stars review

Disappointed

I got a beautiful glass feeder, with a clear plastic bottom and ant guard. The picture do not match with the feeder I got. I loved it because it has the part on the top you can fill with water & it keeps the ants away, also the glass a plus & clear bottom part & the easy assembly, but I noticed some serious issues with it: you can not fill the glass full with humming bird nectar then the plastic bottom feeder leaks like crazy and it only fills a little nectar in the bottom of the feeder. You can barely fill it quarter full. The plastic bottom feeder part is easy to take apart and screws together on top of the glass. The holes are too big that are tons of midsize flies can get to the nectar & one time even a living wasp was still flying around inside the empty plastic feeder space above the part where the nectar is, since the plastic bottom feeder do not fill all the way with nectar. Lucky the plastic part is clear so I could see the wasp still alive and let it go outside in the yard and did not bring it inside the house. Wanted to love it, but they need to fix the issues.

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Mar 29, 2026
Lloyd
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Gift!! Love Love Love

Great gift idea, I bought my mother and mother in law each one for Easter gifts...I also got myself one and it looks fabulous on my back deck...

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Apr 21, 2026
NANCY
2 out of 5 stars review

experts say red dye harmful to hummingbirds .sohad to pitch the syrups. very small feeder

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reply from Pennington Team

Hi Nancy- Thank you for your message. We understand your concern regarding red dye in hummingbird nectar. The dye is used for coloring purposes only. However, a simple mixture of plain white sugar and water is often preferred for feeding hummingbirds.<br /><br />If you have any questions about our product or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out at 1-800-285-7333.<br /><br />Thank you.

May 27, 2023
kj
2 out of 5 stars review

Disappointed

The glass part of the feeder is nice. The plastic feeder portion works. Humming birds want nothing to do with the red liquid.

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