Tejas Hummingbird Feeder Review

The Tejas feeder is made by Marion and Harriet Lewis of Rio Frio, Texas. What immediately struck me about this feeder was its decided lack of the typical mass-produced/untouched-by-human-hands impression imparted by most plastic feeders. The Tejas obviously is built by humans, and many will find its winsome "handcrafted" look uniquely appealing. The Tejas has been produced for over 30 years in the Texas Hill Country.

The reservoir is a rather heavy glass bottle; the "Tejas" model pictured above holds 32 ounces, and may users report filling theirs twice a day (I'm green with envy!). The base is metal, lacquered inside and a polyester powder coat finish outside, with a thick wire perch ring and eight feeding ports. The hanging arrangement is also all-metal, and quite sturdy. There's not a scrap of plastic anywhere. The Lewises also offer a smaller, 16-ounce/four-port "Frio" model for folks with fewer birds, and the 48-ounce "Humm-ongous" for those with even more.

According to Tejas users, this feeder does not drip, and the syrup level is apparently low enough to discourage bees. Reports also indicate that this is a very durable feeder. For some owners, their only problem has been bear damage (!).

My only reservation about this feeder is regarding its ease of cleaning. While the bottle poses no problem for scrubbing with a bottle brush, the base does not come apart, and you can't see into it to inspect for mold growth. Users in Texas report no problem with mold, though, perhaps because their birds empty the bottle before mold can start, and cleaning has been made easier with inclusion of a custom-made cleaning brush with each feeder.

Available in 16-oz."Frio," and 32-oz. "Tejas," versions, from:

Marion and Harriet Lewis
Tejas Hummingbird Feeders
413 E. Huisache Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210)735-1696


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Tejas Hummingbird Feeder		The Tejas feeder is made by Marion and Harriet Lewis of Rio Frio, Texas. What immediately struck me about this feeder was its decided lack of the typical mass-produced/untouched-by-human-hands impression imparted by most plastic feeders. The Tejas obviously is built by humans, and many will find its winsome "handcrafted" look uniquely appealing. The Tejas has been produced for over 30 years in the Texas Hill Country. The reservoir is a rather heavy glass bottle; the "Tejas" model pictured above holds 32 ounces, and may users report filling theirs twice a day (I'm green with envy!). The base is metal, lacquered inside and a polyester powder coat finish outside, with a thick wire perch ring and eight feeding ports. The hanging arrangement is also all-metal, and quite sturdy. There's not a scrap of plastic anywhere. The Lewises also offer a smaller, 16-ounce/four-port "Frio" model for folks with fewer birds, and the 48-ounce "Humm-ongous" for those with even more. According to Tejas users, this feeder does not drip, and the syrup level is apparently low enough to discourage bees. Reports also indicate that this is a very durable feeder. For some owners, their only problem has been bear damage (!). My only reservation about this feeder is regarding its ease of cleaning. While the bottle poses no problem for scrubbing with a bottle brush, the base does not come apart, and you can't see into it to inspect for mold growth. Users in Texas report no problem with mold, though, perhaps because their birds empty the bottle before mold can start, and cleaning has been made easier with inclusion of a custom-made cleaning brush with each feeder. Available in 16-oz."Frio," and 32-oz. "Tejas," versions, from: Marion and Harriet Lewis Tejas Hummingbird Feeders 413 E. Huisache Ave. San Antonio, TX 78212 (210)735-1696