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

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.

I’m loving this feeder! I have the battery powered one and made the mistake of letting the battery die and a small chipmunk got acquainted with how he could sit on the ring and gorge his cheeks. After charging I realized he was so lightweight he wouldn’t trip the mechanism and was ravaging the seed. First installed a regular size steel slinky on the pole and he just used it as a climbing Shute on the inside of it and the support pole. So I found a tiny slinky and spiraled it and fastened with a zip tie about midway and so far it works beautifully I wish all could see the video of it in action file type isn’t accepted

The Flipper Feeder is the best without a doubt Squirrel proof feeder available and very entertaining also when the squirrels try to get a the bird seed they are thrown off without injury. The feeder should be placed hanging from any branch on a tree etc. very well made you have a rechargeable battery which lasts approx. a month or more before recharging is necessary. I have had my Flipper for about 10 years very durable and trouble free except for occasional cleaning, made of high quality plastic tube and painted metal balance. Great investment and Yankee Droll/Perky Pet excellent consumer friendly company.

I bought a yankee flipper 20+ years ago. I had just moved into a house on a densely wooded lot and had a huge squirrel problem on my feeders. I paid over $100 for it at the time, and took some guff from family members about. Not only has this feeder provided hours of entertainment, but the company has backed up its guarantee twice! First they replaced the battery and gearbox (my fault) after 10 years, but recently replaced the entire unit. All I asked for was a replacement battery and a new plastic tube, and offered to pay for the parts! Without hesitation they told me the new batteries may not be compatible with older units and sent a new unit. Excellent customer service and company!

This is the best bird feeder and truly a squirrel-Prof bird feeder. I love that it holds 5 lbs of bird feed. Dont wast money on any other bird feeders that say they are squirrel-proof. THIS IS THE BEST. It is so much fun to watch the squirrels get thrown from the feeder.

I am writing to tell that Perkypet lifetime guarantee is the real deal and the customer service team is the BEST. I have had this feeder for at least 8 years. It has served its purpose well and has the added advantage of entertaining friends and family the occasional spinning squirrels. Several months ago the plastic tube began to crack, chewing squirrels and age. During a cold spell when filling the feeder it cracked top to bottom. I called perkypet , described my problem, and asked for a replacement. The person on the phone checked and they said sure. I received the replacement UPS in 3 days. This company really deserves our support.

When new it worked fine. Mine is several years older and the rotating ring takes a lot of weight to turn when squirrels get a hold. The ring is uneven, by that I mean if they hold one section it turns quickly but on another portion it won't turn at all. I have looked for a way to make the spring load work better. Tried WD40 which improved the rotating but not the weight issue. Perhaps the spring needs to be replaced?