Reviews for Droll Yankees® Yankee Flipper® Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder - 5 lb
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The idea behind this is ...
May 6, 2023
The idea behind this is excellent, however it didn’t take long for the squirrels to figure out how to stop the wheel from spinning, and draining the battery. On the base with the four spring prongs, the squirrels have figured out how to hold on to all four prongs and eat away. Even using a cone ballast, they find a way.
Multiple squirrels have quickly figured ...
Apr 28, 2023
Multiple squirrels have quickly figured out how to span the distance from the shepherd’s hook to the spinner & preventing the spinner from working. Within a couple of days they have eaten about 1/3 of 5 lbs of sunflower seeds + exhausting the charge on the spinner. Clearly not worth the $$$$.
Response from Admin
May 4, 2023
We are sorry to hear about your experience with this feeder! The key to successfully keeping a feeder squirrel-proof is its placement. Squirrels are agile and are able to jump up to 8ft horizontally and 4ft vertically. For this reason, we recommend that feeders be placed 8ft away from any structures that they can climb on so that they do not reach across to access the feeding holes. It can be helpful to trim back and prune any nearby bushes or branches within 12ft of a feeder. We also recommend that feeders be placed higher than 4ft off the ground, preventing the squirrels from jumping and grabbing onto the bottom. If you are using a hook or pole, we recommend that the hook have at least a 16in distance from the pole.
THE BEST squirrel-proof bird feeder ...
Apr 19, 2023
THE BEST squirrel-proof bird feeder ever! I cannot believe how wonderful this feeder is....it is genius. Not only is the feeder strong and sturdy, the squirrel CANNOT break into it no matter how hard they try. When the squirrels try to steal seed, they fly off and quickly learn to leave the feeder alone. There is not a better feeder anywhere! The price may seem a bit high, but it is worth every penny in saved seed. I have had mine for years and it is still going strong. It is easy to keep clean and easy to fill. The entertainment factor when an unsuspecting squirrel approaches is also worth every penny.
owned three of these over ...
Apr 8, 2023
owned three of these over the years. They are not 100% squirrel proof because I had them be able to lift the lid and actually found one inside after it. It kind of ate it its way through to the middle and the price is unaffordable now for me.
Been lotsa fun watching the ...
Mar 16, 2023
Been lotsa fun watching the squirrels go through 3 phases:
1. Getting thrown.
2. Learning to hold down bar until battery wears out (think they actually learned from the raccoons)!
3. Small Black Bear ending their fun.
Very expensive BUT it pays ...
Feb 13, 2023
Very expensive BUT it pays for itself in seed saved by stopping squirrels. I have 5 of them.
Squirrels eating through plastic cylinder
Jan 8, 2023
This has worked great for about 5-6 years. Squirrels have scratched it up, trying to pry the lid off, to no avail. Within the last few days/weeks?, the squirrels have eaten through the plastic to create a hole about 2 in. x 4 in. big; the picture below is from 2 days ago. The daylight one is from today, but is from as close as I could get before he ran off. I know they can climb onto it from the roof of the gazebo. They use their paws to collect seed as long as it is high enough--but they are enlarging it daily. It's not that it's thin plastic; this is pretty hefty stuff. Needs a replacement cylinder!
Squirrels are amazingly persistent…
Dec 4, 2022
Bought the Yankee flipper feeder that is motorized to spin the perch if something heavier than a bird touches it. Presumably it will spin if squirrels get on it and toss them off. Our squirrels have figured out that if they can get on it and ride it for a few spins, the wobbling causes seeds to spew out of the feeder and land in the ground. It still gets 5 stars for the fun we get out of watching the squirrels as they evolve.
Best bird feeder ever! Period!
Oct 2, 2022
Definitely squirrel proof. Built very well. In the spring the feed lasted nine days where I live! In the fall about 3 days. I use Black Oil Sunflower seeds mixed with a little Sunflower hearts. It will be the last bird feeder I will ever need. Forever! It's is that good! And finally, it's entertaining to watch the squirrels ride!
Best bird feeder for life!
Oct 2, 2022
I've had my Yankee Flipper for 10-15 years and it's still performing as well as it did the first day I hung it in my yard. It is excellent at deterring squirrels (although some of them never give up!), and a great feeder for birds. The only thing that has changed with the feeder over the years is that it's a little worse for the wear (I live in the NE; with NE winters). But Droll Yankee's customer support and the service they provide have assisted me each time I've had an issue with my feeder - from walking me through a tough time of dismantling the feeder/putting it back together, or with providing a new part, once they determine that that is what's causing my issue. They are truly the best!!
