I was all set to love this feeder. I love the glass container, which holds a lot, stays looking clear, and is easy to clean thoroughly. I like the shape and appearance, and the birds love it. What I don't like, and what is forcing me to retire it, is that the bottom plastic compartment is very difficult to thoroughly clean, and so black mold builds up. If you're happy to clean the feeder and refill it everyday, this one would be fine. But if you're like me, and view the large capacity as an excuse to empty it only once a week - not good. It will be moldy by then, despite all the boiling of the food and hot soapy water washing of the feeder you do. Bummer.