Reviews for Droll Yankees® Yankee Flipper® Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder - 5 lb

Christmas gift from my husband. After 1 month of use, saw a squirrel hanging from it so obviously the flipper action wasn’t working. Tried recharge as instructions indicate but it’s still not flipping. Now I learn I can not buy a new lithium battery for it. After 1 month of use…terrible investment!

NO REPAIR PARTS SOLD! Customer service is only for those who buy new whole goods. Buyers should be made aware that ONE CANNOT PURCHASE ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THIS FEEDER. I recently bought my 2nd Yankee Whipper model. Parts list associated with products is only for decoration. It is most disconcerting to discover that the statements as to “commitment to excellence in customer service” are just BS!

GREAT! Built very solid. But... battery lasted only for a few years and then...battery was worthless( i did buy an extra battery adn so always had one charging) but now neither recharge... so if you don't mind paying for a new battery for almost 100 dollars every few years- go for it.. It is entertaining... But I cant justify indulging in such expensive replacement batteries... Plus the Squirrels got even more clever when it was working. For after a few rounds spinning the critter off, it spilled a lot of seed.. sooooo, they would go for a ride and then jump off to eat all the fallen seed.. Smart critters they be... I still use it with dead battery but had to apply some serious roadblocks for squirrels... Alas, they are winning.

Impossible to use, especially in cold weather!

Probably the best design on the market, I greatly appreciate the seed capacity, yet definitely NOT SQUIRREL PROOF, and very expensive for something falsely advertised as such. First breach came as they chewed the lid enough to realize that it could be nudged upwards, giving squirrels full access to the seed from the top (solved this problem by flattening a hose clamp and sliding it over the hanging bracket, crude, yet effective). As others have experienced, persistent squirrels (which are the majority) will hang onto the perch as it spins, sometimes wearing down the battery, or sometimes until the base literally detaches and falls to the ground, in both instances, yielding the "flipper" no longer effective. Oh, and I've had to buy two new batteries over about a 6+ yr period. Bottom line, decent feeder yet very pricey, and while the design could be updated and refined to maybe address these known problems, this current iteration is not squirrel proof.

Between my parents and myself, we have owned five of the Yankee Flipper feeders. They work great for the first few years, then the batteries start failing to hold a charge, then they're the answer to a squirrel's dream. Replacement battery packs are expensive, and are usually out of stock, so you're out of luck. Also had one unit where the switch corroded and broke- the switch is not available separately- another battery pack is needed.

I bought the Yankee Flipper probably 15 years ago and replaced the charger a couple years ago. It's truly a joy to see the squirrels navigate. I deliberately let the charger run low so the squirrels think they're safe. When it's charged, I smile all day. Fondly call it my "Twirl a Squirrel"!

I have owned a Droll Yankee Flipper birdfeeder for over 20 years and love it! Recently, my feeder was damaged from squirrels diving from trees over 8' away and damaged the feeder. I contacted customer service to obtain replacement parts that were unfortunately unavailable. I was told to respond to an email I received from customer service with a picture which I did. That same day I received an email informing me that a new feeder was on its way! If you look at my pictures, you will see the old one was pretty battered after many years of use but kept serving its purpose. This feeder may seem expensive compared to others, but you will buy, as I did years ago before getting mine, several cheaper feeders that will only last a couple of years thereby costing more in the end. I highly recommend this product!

Thanks Yankee Droll I have had a Yankee Flipper until this new crop of teenage squirrels broke it. It was replaced as promised! Love all 3 of my Yankee Drolls!

To be honest, I haven't had a major issue with squirrels that much, the thing is large size birds can easily perch without activating the flippers and that is enough to keep the small birds away from the feeder. another issue is after a while having this feeder, now it cannot get charged. I don't know if the charger has problem or the battery no longer keep the charge. in any case, now the feeder is not functioning and as result of that both squirrels and large birds are happy help themselves.