My Hummingbird Feeder Broke Down
So last Tuesday I was refilling my Perky Pet feeder when the plastic base just cracked right in my hands. Water went everywhere! Dang thing lasted three seasons but finally gave out. Figured I’d just replace the base instead of buying a whole new feeder.
Starting The Replacement Hunt
Checked my local garden centers first – nada. Even tried hardware stores nearby. Zilch. Realized this was gonna be an online mission.
Searching Online Stores
Hopped on my laptop and typed “Perky Pet feeder parts”. Scrolled through a bunch of sites that looked promising but either:
- Didn’t have my specific model
- Charged crazy shipping fees
- Had reviews saying parts arrived busted
Got super frustrated when one site let me add to cart then said “out of stock” at checkout. Grrr.
Strike Gold with Fast-Shipping Options
Finally found two places that actually worked:
- A big general retailer had the parts warehouse nearby – got ’em in three days flat with free shipping.
- A specialty birding shop shipped same day via premium mail.
Ordered from both to compare. Pro tip: Always check warehouse locations during checkout – that’s how you gauge real delivery speed!
Success and Lesson Learned
Both packages showed up before the weekend! Felt like Christmas morning tearing open those boxes. Replaced the base in five minutes flat. Now my hummers are happily buzzing around again.
Moral of the story? Don’t waste gas driving around for niche parts. Find online spots with warehouses near you – that shipping speed makes all the difference when you’ve got thirsty hummingbirds waiting!
