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HomeDog SuppliesHousehold CleanersDroll Yankees YCPW180 Whipper Bird Feeder, Dark Blue |
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 Expensive but truly squirrel proof feeder Jul 25, 2010
We have had success keeping squirrels out of our birdseed with this feeder, but some undesirable larger birds, namely Grackles, are able to get seed.
This is not the only Droll Yankee feeder that we own and we have found that the spring mechanism in the tines is prone to failure. They will however replace the broken parts free of charge.
 My second one - a good thing! Jul 22, 2010
This is my second whipper feeder. I have had my first one for over a year and it has lasted through a Minnesota winter and humid summer. It has survived raccoons, squirrels, and wild turkeys. The turkey and raccoon problems occurred because I had it too close to my deck rail and I didn't have a raccoon baffle on the pole. I have since built my own simple steel pole setup using some angle iron, 1 1/4 & 1 inch steel pipe, and two Droll Yankees curved hooks.
I have not had one red or gray squirrel break into the feeder or figure out a way to hang on to the feed holes as some reviewers have stated. I have approximately 20 squirrels hanging around my yard. This feeder is extremely durable, user friendly, and has solved my squirrel problems. That is why I ordered a second one to replace another tube feeder.
I highly recommend having a raccoon baffle especially if they are a problem in your area. Cardinals, Grosbeaks, and Finches use the feeder without a problem.
 The Whipper is not squirrel proof May 11, 2010
It is NOT squirrel proof. As a matter of fact all the squirrels have figures out that if the wrap their bodies around the bottom of the feeder and put their claws in the holes, they can have a wonderful feast.
Don't buy it! If anyone has one of these and has figured out what to do, please share. I have written to
Droll Yankee and have not received any response about the problem.
Works great Mar 29, 2010
I placed the feeder on a tree branch overhanging a wooden fence well within reach of squirrels. I have 3 other tube feeders in other locations in my back yard and have about 8 cardinals that frequent the feeders. At first I was concerned because the Yankee Whipper (filled with Black Oil Sunflower seed) was attracting the birds but when the cardinals attempted to land on the perch, their inertia would tilt the perch slightly and they would flutter back away from it. If this happens to you, don't worry. Within a few days they will get used to it and learn just how to land and not be intimidated by the slight tilt. Now it is the red birds favorite feeder and I go through a whole tube of seed about every 3 days. They love it! So do the finchs, nut hatches, tit mouses, and chickadees. And no squirrels (or doves) attempt to rob the seed. They are contented to stay on the ground underneath and scrounge for the dropped seeds. The Whipper is very well made, easy to fill (get the seed scoop)and I couldn't be more pleased with it.
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Prevents Squirrels, But Not Grackles Feb 27, 2010
I first had a Yankee Flipper and it did an excellent job of discouraging squirrels but soon the Grackles found the feeder and wiped it out in short order.
I next bought a Yankee Whipper which again does an excellent job on squirrels, although one squirrel found out how to spread out its arms and slide down the barrel and grab on to a feeder port. I solved this by polishing the plastic with McGuiar's Plastic Polish. Applied it, let it dry, and then wipe off (just like waxing a car). No more squirrel problem. The Grackles have more of a problem with it, but they can still feed at it by carefully balancing and flapping their wings. It doesn't stop'em, just slows them down. Usually only one at a time will feed at the feeder.
I talked with the people at Droll Yankee about it and one customer service person suggested that I put a small weight on the end of each curved whipper blade. That does temporarily help until the Grackles learn to put one foot against the weight and use it as something to stop their slide. I also tried putting some light weight oil on the curved blades; it helps a little bit, but not much. I wish there was a way to lighten the tension on the perch blades or get lighter weight springs.
I thought about purchasing a Yankee Dipper but based on the other reviews that once the perch tips downward then there is a way for the Grackle to grab on to something that attaches to the perch and be able to feed.
In the final analysis, this will prevent squirrels from feeding, but only slow down the Grackles. I don't know of anything better (believe me I have looked). COME ON YANKEE DROLL PEOPLE, FIGURE OUT SOMETHING.
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