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The Yankee Dipper features collapsible mechanical perches that are weight-activated using a patented Droll Yankees design. Small birds can perch and eat, but large birds and squirrels on the perches cause them to collapse. They re-set automatically. 21" long tubular feeder with 5 lb seed capacity. Sturdy stainless steel wire hanger will not rust. Metal cap fits snugly so that squirrels cannot pry it off. 4-1/2" diameter seed tube is made of UV stabilized polycarbonate for durability. Tube is long enough so that squirrels can't hang down from the top and reach seed. Interior is properly baffled to direct seed to the seed ports. Four seed ports are positioned around the tube. Metal parts have a burgundy finish.
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- Hanging bird feeder for small birds and resisting pests from the bird-savvy manufacturers at Droll Yankees- Crafted with stainless steel wire, metal cap and base, and a long UV-stabilized polycarbonate tube that discourages squirrel access
- 4 feeding ports release seed gradually; perches collapse under weight of larger, pesky birds and critters
- Regular cleaning of the feeder protects our feather friends from bacteria and disease; holds up to 5 pounds of seed
- Feeder measures 21 inches long with a 4-3/4-inch diameter and weighs 11 pounds upon shipping; limited lifetime warranty
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By D. Smith (Boston, MA USA)
I own two Yankee Flippers, one Whipper and one Dipper. Droll Yankee does make quality products and stands behind their warranties but the only one that is squirrel proof, excluding red squirrels, is the Flipper.
Dipper. It's only squirrel resistant. It took the squirrels about one week before they were hanging on the feeder. My feeders are on a cable between two trees about 20 feet apart and the bottom of the feeders are about 6 feet from the ground. What they would do is walk out on the cable, slide down to the top of the feeder and hang their self over as far as possible from the top, then let go, and as they slide past the perches and feeding holes they put their paws into the feeder holes and hang there and eat. It's the more mature squirrels that do it best but it even takes them 6 or 7 tries before they finally succeed grabbing the holes as they slide by. The Dipper is not for you if you're feeding the heavier birds. Although it is very well built we had flocks of grackles migrate through for about a 2 or 3 week duration and they literally wore out some of the perches. Because of their weight, they need to flap their wings to stay on causing the perches to constantly go up and down thus wearing out the cable inside the perch. It was replaced under the warranty.
Whipper. It's only squirrel resistant. Like the Dipper mentioned above the squirrels do the same gymnastics but they had this one solved in 1 day versus a week. Why is it easier for them to solve, simply because the perches are curved and so even when the perches are turned fully downward that some of the perch still horizontally juts out from the base and is just enough for their paws to grab. If you're debating just between the Dipper and Whipper I would recommend the Whipper because it holds some of the heavier birds and is easier for cardinals because of the curved perch.
Flipper. It works really great and I had used them for about three years but they have one major flaw. Both my motor/battery sticks failed to hold a charge towards the end of the third year. The major problem is that you cannot go out and replace the batteries yourself and so you have to buy the motor/battery stick that costs $39 plus $10 shipping. In essence, plan on paying $50 for the motor/battery stick every 3 years. You have no other option. Yankee should redesign the motor/battery stick so an individual could purchase "C" size rechargeable batteries locally and manually insert them. I refuse to pay the $50 every 3 years and so I purchased Whipper and Dipper bases as replacements since the bottoms of these feeders are interchangeable.
I solved my problem by "squirrel proofing" the cable by stringing empty 2-liter plastic bottles through the cable and now can hang any bird feeder.
By Brian Galloway (Royal Oak, Michigan)
This feeder is not squirrel proof. They can hang on the bottom of the feeder and get to the holes. Second, the perches are way too sensitive. Larger birds slip and slide off, yes, however also other smaller birds have a hard time on it too. Nuthatches and Downy Woodpeckers can barely stay on it. The only birds that can stay on it comfortably at all are Finches, and Chickadees. That is when the birds do actually go to the feeder. Most of the time there's nothing on it, they don't even seem to really like it. Another problem with this feeder is the feeder ports. The seed does not flow to the feeder ports as intended, it gets stuck and you have to bang on the feeder to get it to go down into the holes. And even when it does go into the holes, when it rains, the food gets all wet and soggy. So all in all, don't buy this feeder. In fact, don't buy any of the Droll Yankees Squirrel Proof feeders. Go out to Wild Birds Unlimited and buy an Eliminator feeder.
By S. Emmanuel (North Carolina)
I bought this feeder and I put it up immediately. I put it in the exact same place as our old feeder, same food. Five days it sat with only one red finch that would land on it, push seed onto the ground and then the birds would eat from the ground. The birds never landed on it...they would attempt, but would be spooked when they approached. When I contacted Droll Yankee directly, they said it sometimes takes 6-8 weeks for birds to arrive...sorry, but if I pay THIS much for a feeder, I want results a little quicker.
The best part? I returned the Dipper and got the FLIPPER. By the time I put it up and walked back to my deck to look back at it, the birds were on it. It wasn't 6-8 weeks...it was 3-4 seconds. I honestly think the birds like the larger round pirch much better than the small stick-like pirches on this feeder. It is squirrell proof for sure. Go for the Flipper....
By Richard Wolf
The Droll Yankee YCPD Dipper, does the job in so far as squirrells are concerned.
Grackles and blue jays still manage to clean me out. The perches allow them to hang on... A slight weight adjustment for the perch rod, would work wonders.
When I spoke to Droll Yankee to complain, they said the perches only were designed to discourage grackles. Not exactly a great reply.
I still like the product.
RGwolf
By Karen S. Sieczka (Atlanta, GA)
This feeder is a major investment but I have gotten so tired of cheap feeders that the squirrels chew up and dump the food out of. Besides, bird seed is getting expensive.
So far, I am pleased. I filled this feeder up nearly 3 weeks ago and it still has seed in it. Several squirrels have attempted to breach it but without much luck. One furry guy spent a least twenty minutes staring at it before his twarted attempt. He tried to hang off the top and reach down-couldn't get the food! He tried to hold unto the pole and grab the perch to pull it toward him--still couldn't get the food! On his last attempt he managed to grab onto two of the feeding holes but could only hang there staring at the tempting seeds. Finally he gave up.
I am looking forward to seeing more squirrel attempts just for the entertainment value!
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