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Whistle Stopper - Droll Yankees YF Flipper Bird Feeder
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List Price: $135.00
Our Price: $83.00
Your Save: $ 52.00 ( 39% )
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 days
Manufacturer: Droll Yankees
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Lawn & Patio
Brand: Droll Yankees
Color: Green
EAN: 0021964205003
Feature: Squirrel-proof bird feeder holds approximately 5 pounds of seed
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Droll Yankees
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Manufacturer: Droll Yankees
Model: DROFLIPPER
Publisher: Droll Yankees
Size: 5-lb capacity
Studio: Droll Yankees
Variation Description: Green
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Features
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Squirrel-proof bird feeder holds approximately 5 pounds of seed
Sturdy polycarbonate feeding chamber; metal cap and base resists squirrel damage
Battery charger plugs into standard 120 volt wall outlets
Rechargeable nickel-cadmium power-stick battery and battery charger included
Measures 4-3/4 by 21 inches; lifetime feeder warranty; 1-year warranty on motor and battery charger
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Pricey--but so is bird seed
Comment: I debated if I should spend this amount of money on a silly bird feeder. So after thinking about how much I spend on seed and also how much pleasure we get from watching the variety of birds we have here....I decided it was worth the money.
Now to be fair the squirrels aren't starving. I've learned to place the bird feeder a fair distance from the trunk of the tree or they just reach for it and a hand full of seed is twirled to the ground each time. Seems they do just fine with what's landed but by placing it further from their reach the squirrel must 'take a ride' on the spinning wheel. Again, they eat what's on the ground and there's enough left for the many birds that feed from it.
Bottom line is...I'm looking to buy another Yankee Flipper for the back section of our property, so I must be pleased with the product.
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Summary: Stripped gears in spinner = expensive waste of money
Comment: This feeder violates a basic law of engineering: simpler is better. Not long after installing this pricey toy in my backyard, the gears in the spinning mechanism gave out. My conclusion was that they were stripped, although I did not take it apart to confirm that diagnosis. All I know is that the spinning mechanism stopped working. I could have shipped the unit back for repair or replacement, but who needs the hassle? My advice: stick with a feeder with no moving parts that also does not require charging. I use two Droll Yankees tube feeders hanging from a dual arm post equipped with a torpedo squirrel guard. Located at least 8 feet from the nearest tree, this set-up has completely eliminated my squirrel problem. Simple and effective.
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Summary: worthless guarantee
Comment: I think the feeder is an expensive ripoff due to a pitiful guarantee. This gift from my son didn't come with a sales receipt. When the battery died after two years of recharging.I couldn't mail the tower in for repair. If ther are only 2 screws in the battery case, it can be opened and batteries from the company website can be used to repair it. Mine had 4 screws to remove to open the case, and it was a unusual battery within. I wouldn't remove it(per factory directions). It is now a very expensive bird AND SQUIRREL feeder, that doesn't fling anything off. HOW DROLL!!!
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Summary: Offers most complete protection against squirrels
Comment: Other similar looking bird feeders do not control squirrels to the extent of this product. Key features of this product include: force of the spin, rechargeability, and ease of use. I would highly recommend this product to anyone. Previous versions of the product had issues with rechargeability. Those issues have been addressed with this newer version.
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Summary: Unfortunately, Not squirrel proof
Comment: Much as I wanted this product to work, in less than a week, the 5 lbs of seed this feeder holds was all on the ground. I changed locations but it was the same situation. I have not actually seen a squirrel empty the feeder (could it be mourning doves, or something else?)but they are close by and feeding on ground droppings. Now I have to fill the feeder with a small amount on a daily basis just to conserve feed and be able to feed some birds before it is emptied (usually within a few hours of being filled no matter what time of day). I will try the Brome Squirrel Buster next but it also appeared to have mixed success.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Yankee Flipper Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder, Weight Activated Feeding Perch Reacts To Squirrel's Touch & Spins Him Off The Feeder, Entertaining & Highly Functional, 4 QT Capacity, Nicad Battery Recharger Unit Included, Lifetime Warranty, Limited Warranty On Motor & Battery Unit.
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