Why are Hummingbird feeders glass

Properties of glass can certainly see a hummingbird feeder last longer, whereas its plastic equivalent can see issues develop in time.

Why are Hummingbird feeders glass is because glass can preserve the nectar at its freshest, yet there's no risk of the sugar eroding the reservoir that holds the sugary water mixture. Glass can sustain its temperature better while glass can be cleaned with a brand new appearance, whereas plastic will mist-over.

Why a person may buy a glass hummingbird feeder versus a plastic option is because glass simply looks nicer.

With that there's other vital reasons why a person would use a glass bottle hummingbird feeder, among them is that glass can sustain the sugar water mix for days longer.

People drink out of glass bottles because plastic can taste odd. Same with made in plastic hummingbird feeders - the taste of plastic can leach into the water - and where hummers can't taste it, they certainly known poor quality nectar.

Not only that cheap plastic hummingbird feeders will see the plastic bleed into the nectar in due course - in which hummers will ingest it which isn't good.

Hummingbird feeders made with a glass reservoir can maintain a spotless glass bottle for many years to come; whereby a plastic reservoir would mist over due to use, with sugar water rapidly damaging the interior.

Glass hummingbirds can have problems just like the plastic options, with leaking being a big issue - and so too the joints or parts don't create such a good seal with glass.

With all that, let's not forget glass keeps its shape while plastic hummingbird feeders don't warp or disfigure after months or years of use.

Nectar preserved better in glass

To be honest glass vs plastic hummingbird feeder is a no-brainer, as glass can simply preserve its contents for longer.

In the case of a glass reservoir on a hummingbird feeder, it can sustain nectar in a way that plastic will gradually see an incline in quality.

Hummingbird feeder food in a plastic bottle can begin to taste like the plastic itself over time; while people would recycle this bottle at this time - we can force our hummers to carry on using it with no regard in quality.

Hummers know the difference in quality even if they don't have taste buds.

Nectar is preserved better in glass because there's no possibility of microplastic bleeding into the water - or in this case the homemade nectar.

Sugar water can damage the interior of a plastic bottle as it erodes the soft plastic, while glass can withstand any potential damage while keeping the nectar at its best quality.

Reasons why soft drinks in glass bottles cost more is because its better, meanwhile a throw away plastic bottle is usually replaced each time because its cheap.

Glass maintains temperature

Other reasons why manufacturer's make their hummingbird feeders glass, as oppose to cheaper to make plastic - because they know it can maintain nectar temperature.

Hummers should never be forced to drink warm nectar on a hot summers day; so while people like to cool down with a cold drink, it can be the same for hummingbirds.

With that you'd locate the hummingbird feeder in shade to at least avoid the sun when its at its hottest.

Unfortunately plastic tends to heat up internally far hotter than a glass bottle, whereas nectar in glass can be kept at a cooler temperature if you dry.

No doubt about it, while plastic hummingbird feeders are safe to use still the glass reservoirs can sustain nectar at room temperature, with plastic being a mix bag.

Why manufacturer's choose to make their hummingbird feeder collection in glass, is because they care - as they appreciate a glass hummingbird feeder is more appealing over its made in plastic counterpart.

Even the best glass hummingbird feeders you can buy are not without issues, but that can be said far more with plastic.

Easier to wipe clean

I will admit made in glass hummingbird feeders don't go through the trouble of producing glass blown bottles simply because its easier to clean... its just a delightful bonus.

So you see while plastic hummingbird feeders can be cleaned as often as their glass equivalent - the glass always appears to be clean.

Plastic bottles that hold sugary water can in time appear to fade, or the once clear plastic bottle now appears to be misted over. Cause of this is the sugar water damaging the plastic - and therefore shortening the lifespan of the plastic hummingbird feeder.

How to clean a glass hummingbird feeder is actually how you would a plastic one; only the glass always looks nice just as our glasses do when we wash them in the sink or in the dishwasher.

With that in mind you want to rinse out the glass bottle in clean water to avoid any soapy spots forming on the interior.

Glass is easy to wash yet easier to wipe down only, whereby plastic tends to allow muck or stubborn residue to stain the plastic on the interior or exterior.

To summarize up

Why are hummingbird feeders glass is because it can benefit hummingbirds, as well as you - over the course of the hummingbird feeders lifetime.

Glass can sustain homemade nectar in a way its plastic counterpart can change the taste, and therefore the quality of the nectar hummers feed on.

Hummers don't have taste buds but they sure know when the nectar has gone bad.

For one thing microplastic can in time be seen to float around in the nectar, whereas glass can keep at its best for decades.

Similarly, a glass made hummingbird feeder can hold its temperature better over the plastic made feeder - as you'd need to keep nectar at a cool temperature to at least allow hummers to enjoy a cool energy drink.

With all that let's not forget why hummingbird feeders are glass is because they appear far more attractive than the more affordable plastic hummingbird feeders.

In regard to maintenance, both glass and plastic hummingbird feeders must be cleaned out once or twice a week to prevent bacteria developing.

Difference being the plastic interior can be seen to mist over due to sugar water damage, or wear and tear - whereas glass will always be seen to be spotless.

Glass hummingbird feeders is a personal choice with benefits certainly outdoing those of its plastic equivalent.

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