Nectar feeder

Details Nectar feeder Nectar feeder

2008-04-14

2010-10-05

Collins, Timothy D (Department: 3644)

Animal husbandry

Watering or liquid feed device

Reexamination Certificate

active

07806081

ABSTRACT:
A nectar feeder for birds has a body member with a base and a lid. The base has an open top end and a side wall. The lid is interfittingly engaged with the top end of the base. A hinge connects the lid to the base to allow movement of the lid relative to the base. The lid has a support extending from an upper surface of the lid. At least one feed port, preferably three, is defined through the lid. The feed port and the support are substantially aligned on the same horizontal plane. A latch is attached to the upper surface of the lid to prevent movement of the lid relative to the base. A moat optionally extends about the periphery of the body member.

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