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Droll Yankees YF Flipper Bird Feeder | 
| Brand: Droll Yankees
Category: Lawn & Patio
List Price: $135.00
Buy New: $83.49
You Save: $51.51 (38%)
New (34) from $83.49
Avg. Customer Rating:  71 reviews
Sales Rank: 7737
Color: Green
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Size: 5-lb capacity
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 4.8 x 4.8 x 21
Legal Disclaimer: New York State residents are responsible for state sales tax not added by Amazon.
MPN: YF
Model: DROFLIPPER
UPC: 021964205003
EAN: 0021964205003
ASIN: B00004ZB4U
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 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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Amazon.com Review
This Yankee Flipper squirrel-proof feeder is the ultimate feeder for keeping your feathered friends fed, and the furred fiends hungry. Let's talk about the basics first. The sturdy polycarbonate feeding chamber is a whopping 4-3/4 inches in diameter and 21 inches long, giving you a break between refills--and ensuring that squirrels can't hang down from the top to reach seed. The four feeding chambers are easily accessible via the perch ring, and the interior of the chamber is designed to direct seed into the seed ports. Now, for the fun stuff: The birdfeeder features an encased motor and rechargeable (and replaceable) batteries. When you receive the feeder, simply charge the batteries overnight, hang the feeder from its looped bail wire, and prepare to be amazed (and entertained!). The motor is connected to the weight activated perch ring--birds will not set it off, even larger species like woodpeckers and cardinals. But the minute a squirrel hops onto the perch, the motor is triggered and the feeder begins spinning, taking the squirrel for a whirl before it loses its grip and is thrown (gently) from the perch. It's a humanitarian way to deal with persistent squirrels--there are no shocks or poisons to hurt them, simply a wild ride that they won't be inclined to repeat. Birds are free to eat without disruption, and your family will get a kick out of watching squirrels go for their rides. There's a lifetime warranty on the feeder body and a one-year warranty on the motor and battery charger. --Ariel Meadow Stallings
Product Description
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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| Customer Reviews: Read 66 more reviews...
 Stripped gears in spinner = expensive waste of money July 21, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
 worthless guarantee July 8, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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!!!
 Offers most complete protection against squirrels June 30, 2008
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.
 Unfortunately, Not squirrel proof June 29, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
Very Pleased June 27, 2008
We have been very pleased with this product. This is the second one we have owned, but the failure of the first one was through our carelessness--we lost the charger. When we first purchased it, I was skeptical. We have an extremely large squirrel population, and everything else we had tried worked only very briefly before they figured out how to get around it. This is truly effective. It doesn't have to be charged very often. The squirrels learn quickly not to get on it. I've never actually seen it throw one off but once, but what I do see is the squirrels trying to get up the nerve to get on it. They never do. We had the last one for several years and never had a problem. I highly recommend this product if you have a serious squirrel problem.
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