Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder - Yankee Flipper by Droll Yankees

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2 жыл бұрын

Winter is coming and we want to feed the birds without feeding those pesky squirrels. In this video, Chris demonstrates a bird feeder that uses yankee ingenuity to keep squirrels away from his bird seed.
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@Debee_Green Жыл бұрын

I put a slinky on the shepherd's hook. Secure one end to the top of the hook and the other in the ground. It's fun watching the squirrels springing up and down without reaching the feeder.

@handydadtv Жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@ulfricstormcloak5080 7 ай бұрын

Buying this for my dad. I’ll get him a slinky too now lmao

@karenl.595 Жыл бұрын

Listening to you talk is so soothing!

@handydadtv Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks 😊

@twocyclediesel1280 2 жыл бұрын

You can just put some Vaseline on that feeder pole and be done with it. Re-apply every few Mos. They hate getting that stuff on them. They try it once and they're done.

@handydadtv 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting

@zenos.5315 Жыл бұрын

The sky high price for this bird feeder is a big deal breaker for me.

@handydadtv Жыл бұрын

It’s not cheap

@Badass.McCool Жыл бұрын

Looks like a cool feeder. I’ll give one a shot!

@handydadtv Жыл бұрын

Don’t buy the cheap imitation that’s being marketed all over social.

@3232myke Жыл бұрын

I just bought a small one and as im sitting here watching ur video early in the am a squirrel just got flung off mine cracked me up first time I've seen em do it , lolololol

@handydadtv Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@DorisJeanAHeroff Жыл бұрын

I bought this item. as a present for myself on a birthday. Over the years I've owned it, I lost the instruction sheet. Since I only charge every other year, I forget how to do it. Simple, but so am I, I guess. Thanks for showing me how to remove the base.

@handydadtv Жыл бұрын

It is surprising how long the charge lasts!

@bluejay8047 3 ай бұрын

I have 2 of these & love them. I love squirrels too, but was losing way too much bird seed to them so gave the Yankee Flippers a try - problem solved. The price is not for the faint of heart - mine were $150 each & that was on sale! But considering seed sells for upwards of $30 for a 10-lb bag (central TX) & squirrels were emptying my hopper feeders in 2-days flat, my Yankee Flippers proved themselves economical in the long run. I angle my shepherd's hooks slightly backward - that way, they stand plumb to the ground once these full weighty feeders are added.

@handydadtv 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info.

@jameseichinger7262 2 жыл бұрын

This feeder is great. The battery is the old nickel cadmium type, so it takes 12 - 14 hours to charge, and the battery will degrade over time. Depending on how persistent your squirrels are, the battery can last from several weeks to a month or two. The only issue I have here is a clever squirrel can shake the feeder and get seed to drop from it. There are people that have added a tray or a net under it in order to catch that seed, but I haven't found an approach I want to copy yet. If I find something, I'll add it to this post. Cheers!

@handydadtv 2 жыл бұрын

Even the birds cause the seed to drop everywhere. Let me know if you find an improvement. Email chris@handydad.tv

@iamkyleclimer Жыл бұрын

have you done it yet?

@handydadtv Жыл бұрын

I haven’t seen anything better.

@jdkennedy77 Жыл бұрын

I just received my first. Sounds like they are using lithium ion batts now.

@maureenhammack9826 Жыл бұрын

we developed a rat problem because rats love the bird seed so I sprinkled a deterrent around the yard to discourage them

@gregory4408 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. A squirrel finally made it to the spinner and...after a few years w/out charging, the charge finally had gone to zero; so, the sq. just began eating its breakfast. So, how do yah charge the thing? I could not recall. Directions long gone. Your vid was heaven sent. Thanks again.

@handydadtv Жыл бұрын

Turn off the switch on the side, slightly lift and untwist the perch to remove the motor unit, you’ll see the charging plug on top of the battery. Hope you can find the charger!

@nancykrysevig2792 Жыл бұрын

So today, when this feeder starts turning, it will not stop until I turn it off and back on. Can you give me a clue as to what I need to do to correct this?

@handydadtv Жыл бұрын

Neither of mine had that issue. I’d contact the company. I think it’s a defect.

@Just_Putzin_Around Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard squirrels don’t like the taste of safflower seed but most songbirds do, so swapping out your black oil sunflower for it might be an extra deterrent

@handydadtv Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip

@nancykrysevig2792 2 жыл бұрын

How do you adjust the tension?

@handydadtv 2 жыл бұрын

If you mean weight sensitivity, I don’t know. Never needed to.

@nannahum3588 Жыл бұрын

What is to deter the squirrels from taking the top off?

@handydadtv Жыл бұрын

It’s heavy and they can’t lift it while standing on it.

@marshabowlin1757 4 ай бұрын

Mine ,I think the holes let out to many seeds when the birds feed a lot fall on the ground !!

@handydadtv 4 ай бұрын

That happens with every bird feeder. The big birds, like pigeons, eat it off the ground.

@lunguyen6525 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@handydadtv 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@lunguyen6525 2 жыл бұрын

@@handydadtv I will get one for myself.

@handydadtv 2 жыл бұрын

I’m on my second ✌🏻

@Begreen9 5 ай бұрын

How long does the battery hold a charge in cold winter weather?

@handydadtv 5 ай бұрын

I never needed to recharge it in the middle of the Winter. Just once a year before putting it out in the Fall.

@Begreen9 5 ай бұрын

That's interesting. It was a common complaint on Amazon.

@handydadtv 5 ай бұрын

@Begreen9 I guess it depends on the level of squirrel activity.

@Begreen9 5 ай бұрын

LOL Maybe their squirrels liked merry-go-rounnds. If they're like our squirrels, they can be very persistent.

@kareno8634 2 жыл бұрын

You have a Really Nice patio! Do you have a plant or Water dish to hang from 'Shepherd's Hook'? lol you're silly. Buying 2nd Feeder only to Hang it from the Very Pole that caused reason for 1st feeder to Break. *RIP* Aren't Long Square Black Iron Posts 1-2" for Trellis\ Gates (available). Put in ground next to Wall, just add hanger. ?

@handydadtv 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s the same pole, but we took it out of the planter.

@MyLivingJournal 2 жыл бұрын

They sell replacement parts for most of those feeders.

@handydadtv 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know. Thanks.

@gregoryeditor6500 Жыл бұрын

The only negative thing I have heard about it is the battery life only last for a few days and takes 20 hours to charge and no charging light. Is this true? I have the Squirrel Buster bird feeder it works, but not as entertaining. I may buy this one. I have window bird feeders, platform feeders, fly though feeders and the squirrels have been on all of them.

@handydadtv Жыл бұрын

Mine has no charging light, that’s true. But I only charge it once a year. Maybe I don’t get a lot of squirrels. 🐿️

@gregoryeditor6500 Жыл бұрын

@@handydadtv That is not bad, does it really take almost 1 day to charge.

@handydadtv Жыл бұрын

Since there’s no light to tell me when it’s fully charged, I just charge it overnight. Never had an issue.

@bethkissel9159 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like it will work?…should call it the Squirrel Spinner

@handydadtv 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea 👍🏻

@TheInvisibleOne1026 2 жыл бұрын

They used to call that Squirrel Twirl 10 years ago

@Bro6126 9 ай бұрын

Squirrel chewed hole in the top, not big enough to get in, but rain destroyed the seed in the tube.

@handydadtv 9 ай бұрын

The authentic Droll Yankee has a thick metal top. Your squirrel must be a freak of nature.

@badpixels_ 2 жыл бұрын

why didn't they make solar rechargeable?

@handydadtv 2 жыл бұрын

That would be overkill. I only charge it once a year.

@badpixels_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@handydadtv once a year?

@handydadtv 2 жыл бұрын

For me, yes. I only feed the birds during the winter so I charge it in the fall before I put it out. It still has charge when I put it away in the spring.

@jimcan9914 10 ай бұрын

I was about to crush your review, as it has been my 30 years of living in the woods 30yrs - any metal/plastic tray type feeder will be wrecked as the tree rats will stand on a perch and gnaw on the plastic to get at the feed inside. An old feeder with a metal screen stands alone as the only 'old feeder I have that is still cosmetically functional. However, as long as that battery works, this appears to be a good solution. I tried a horse fence hot-wire, but that was kludgy and not easily managed. I have an idea for a water sprinkler switch for when they climb the pole. Good old, plastic umbrellas on the poles work also, but lack the get-even gimmickry we tend to like. Cheers. Jim/Maryland

@handydadtv 10 ай бұрын

Don’t be fooled by cheap imitations.

@lynnandrews8424 2 жыл бұрын

At over $125+, they should be solar powered at the very least!

@handydadtv 2 жыл бұрын

No need. I charge it once a year.

@elroyface404 Жыл бұрын

@@handydadtv Once a year?! I have very determined doves that apparently like to go for a ride so I have to recharge once a month

@deepwoodguy2 6 ай бұрын

$175 on amazon..........whew

@bocabec6744 Жыл бұрын

Like the dummy I am, I just keep ordering and filling the feeder all summer long. I get song birds, rabbits, turkeys, squirrels, deer, black bear and coyote coming to my feeder. I live in the city here in New Hampshire not far (1/2 mile) from the mighty Merrimack River. I have a granite block out beside my driveway. Raccoons, opossums, skunk and stray cats all grab a bite to eat. I keep Walmart in business, but in the "scheme" of life the trouble is minor. I live in a really old house and there are mice. I live trap them and take them to a park. I can't bring myself to kill them. I winter in South Florida. Upon returning one April I discovered "meece" were living under my bed blanket. I was too tired to doing anything that 1st night home and we all slept just fine. Including my cat "Blue."

@handydadtv Жыл бұрын

You’ve got a good heart.

@bocabec6744 Жыл бұрын

@@handydadtv Thanks Handy. I returned safely from Vietnam after a year in a rifle platoon. I was very lucky. I went hunting that fall after my discharge. We had a party of four classmates from high school. After only about 1/2 hour or so I left the others to head back to the car. I was walking an old logging road and as I started around a bend I saw a nice deer reaching up with it's mouth to eat an apple. I had an old 3 aught 3 rifle and took a shot. The powerful shot killed the deer. My friends were all happy and luckily there was one of them who knew how to dress it out. I had the deer butchered and everyone got some meat. I always felt bad after taking that animals life. The image of it stretching it's neck to get the apple has always remained with me. I wish I would have missed. In hindsight I think I closed my eyes when I pulled the trigger. I have never gone hunting again. It was only six or seven months after I was in close combat with a determined enemy. I had no problem what-so-ever with killing humans. They were trying to kill me and the United States freedom, girls and beer were a good motivator. I don't know when I became so soft. I used to love fishing. Now I think about how it must feel to get that hook caught up inside its mouth or cheek. I have seen fishermen just rip a hook back out of a fish and expect it to live after such trama.

@kpete9219 Жыл бұрын

@@bocabec6744 I have softened as I got older. There are some hunters who enjoy deer hunting. There are some who like the venison. There are some who enjoy the camp atmosphere. I like sitting in my living room watching Andy Griffith and eating a beautiful, juicy steak from a grass fed steer.

@bocabec6744 Жыл бұрын

@@kpete9219 The thought of that steak is making me hungry! Have a nice Memorial Day 2023! I love ALL of our service members and Veterans. The U.S.A. is still and always will be number 1.

@kpete9219 Жыл бұрын

@@bocabec6744 Have a Great Memorial Day and beyond! We are having sausages, brats and hot dogs tomorrow. I agree steaks sure do sound good.

@johnfithian-franks8276 2 жыл бұрын

What have you got against squirrels, I have squirrels at my home and my caravan and they give me hours of fun watching them go about their business. I feed the birds as well but I have to make sure my cat cannot get to the feeder, this may have backfired on me as my cay has brought three baby rabbits into the house, I have managed to catch them and released them after I make sure they are okay, but my cat is just a kitten at the moment and I dread her growing up and the things she will bring home then.

@handydadtv 2 жыл бұрын

Squirrels are fun to watch, but not eating my bird seed.

@mdinatale12 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah they will empty your bird feeder in 1 day

@pep729 2 жыл бұрын

Squirrels carry diseases.

@twocyclediesel1280 2 жыл бұрын

Mine can't get to the feeder so they hang around the base and get the seeds that the birds scatter. That's all they get tho.

@devolinski 3 ай бұрын

Squirrels got into my neighbors attic and caused a lot of

@keithroberts5611 Жыл бұрын

The only issue I can see!!! When a squirrel is repelled by the spinner the bird feed also spines out onto the ground where apone the squirrel still wins🤔😠

@handydadtv Жыл бұрын

Not wrong

@jdkennedy77 Жыл бұрын

I have read comments elsewhere from owners of this feeder that swear the squirrels have learned that is exactly what they need to do to “get a treat.” My first just arrived today. We’ll see.