| Droll Yankees YCPD90 Dipper Squirrell Proof Bird Feeder |  | Brand: Droll Yankees
Category: Lawn & Patio
List Price: $79.95
Buy New: $65.97
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Seller: Esbenshades Garden Center
Rating:  19 reviews
Color: Burgandy
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Size: 2-lb capacity
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.5
Dimensions (in): 4.8 x 4.8 x 21
MPN: YCPD-90
Model: DROCPD90
UPC: 021964205102
EAN: 0021964205102
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 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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Product Description
Collapsible perch feeder features 4 metal perches that collapse under the weight of nuisance birds or red and grey squirrels. Powder coated cap and base are burgundy in color. Interior baffle design allows seed to flow freely to seed ports. Cap slides up
Amazon.com Review
With cheerful songs and gentle grace, birds bring charm and enrich the natural environment of most every yard. While plants, flowers, and bird feeders provide food for our feathered friends, smaller birds must compete with pesky squirrels and large nuisance birds, for a bite of birdseed. To encourage these small, feathered friends, the ornithological-minded folks at Droll Yankees created this Dipper bird feeder. The feeder holds seed in a slender tube that greedy squirrel paws struggle to grasp while the tube is extra long to prevent squirrels from hanging down from an above perch to wrest seed from the feeding ports. Smaller birds like cardinals, finches, chickadees, nuthatches, and woodpeckers dine comfortably on a special perch that will collapse from the weight of a bothersome crow or starling, virtually pulling the chair out from underneath these pests. Thoughtfully designed, the feeder hangs from stainless-steel wire, bail-looped to limit mobility. The durable die-cast metal cap and feeder base assist in keeping seed secure. The easy-to- fill, UV-stabilized polycarbonate tube resists coloring while holding up to 5 pounds of birdseed. Inner baffling ensures steady seed distribution while four feeding ports control seed flow as needed. Users should regularly clean the feeder with equal parts water and white vinegar to protect the birds from bacteria and disease. Wet or moldy food often host for such germs and should be discharged. Do not use chemicals on the bird feeder. For the best results, hang the bird feeder near trees and bushes rather than in the open. Droll Yankees offers a lifetime warranty for defective parts, workmanship, or excessive squirrel damage. The feeder is 21 inches long with a 4-3/4-inch diameter and weighs 11 pounds upon shipping. --Jessica Reuling
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 19
 droll yankee truly lived up to its word of 'squirrel proof'... July 23, 2006
Lori (Connecticut)
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
I've gone through numerous of bird feeders in my lifetime and i am just tired of the squirrels eating the seeds and chewing on the feeders. I gave up a few years back then realized how much i really miss watching the birds. So I decided there has got to be a "real" squirrel proof feeder. I saw this one and told myself that if i saw one darn squirrel on this or even a blue jay, it was going back to the retailer and i'm getting my money back. I've had it 2 years and NOT ONE DARN SQUIRREL!!!! Not only that, the cardinals were able to feed off on this feeder. It's rather a cool innovation. The perch are design to only support birds of cardinals or smaller. Anything heavier, the perch collapse and they either fall off or fly off, then the perch springs back. I'm actually looking to buy a couple more of the feeders. Worth every darn penny 'cuz I know this is going to be the last one and the high quality of this birdfeeder will be around for years to come.
Absolutely as advertised February 26, 2008
Laurie Fletcher (Casper, Wyoming, USA)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I've waited a year to write this review (purchased this in Feb 2007) because I wanted to be sure that this feeder was truly the answer to our squirrel problems. We've certainly had squirrels make well-choreographed attempts at this feeder but, in this past year, we have not seen a single success. Another big plus for us is how well this feeder has fared in the tough Wyoming winters. It isn't just the snow; we have extremes in day/night temperatures with relentless wind and the feeder has been out nearly all winter. This was truly worth the expense and I'm so glad to be able to recommend it.
August 2008 update: has now withstood raccoons!
December 2009 update: still going strong. We only take it down in extremely high winds; otherwise this has been out in the weather for nearly three years. Outstanding!
July 2010 update: Believe it or not, we still have this feeder and it is still in great shape.
It's red squirrel proof! August 12, 2008
Amanda (NH)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This feeder is truly red squirrel-proof! Most squirrel-proof feeders can keep the grey squirrels from the bird seed, but the red squirrels are the true enemy. This is the first feeder I have owned that can keep the red squirrels away from the seed. I have had it since mid-June, it's now mid-August. The red squirrels try very hard to hang onto the feeder and/or the perches, but they can't do it. They even tried to chew through the top lid but all they did was scratch the coating. On top of this, the birds love it. Grosbeaks, cardinals, finches (gold and purple), titmice, etc, etc, love to sit and eat from it. I would recommend this feeder to anyone with red squirrel problems. It eventually pays for itself because it saves about 50% or more of the birdseed (that used to be consumed by red squirrels).
UPDATE: As of 12/3/2008 this feeder is still going strong. The red (and gray) squirrels cannot position themselves to get any seed nor can they chew through the feeder. After 30 years of birding, this is the best squirrel-proof feeder I have ever tried. It has already paid for itself in saved bird seed.
Another great feeder from Droll Yankees February 22, 2009
Don Weiser (Pisgah Forest, NC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This feeder has defeated the Blue Jays and the squirrels from pigging out on expensive black oil sunflower seed! What a pleasure not to constantly have to chase the "pigs" away. I feel so magnanimous in victory that I feed the squirrels peanuts. It took the Cardinals about 3 days to get used to the new feeder so be patient.
A Real Squirrel Proof Feeder! April 21, 2009
Christopher W. Grala (Malvern, PA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After years of futility trying out various "squirrel proof" feeders, I found the real thing in the Droll Yankee Dipper. Unlike other models designed to protect seed from the ingenious tree rodents, this one not only confounds the common grey squirrel, but is also effective against the smaller red squirrels which have no trouble going right through caged feeders. The springed perches of this feeder won't support anything larger than a cardinal, and its width & length prevent squirrels from hanging onto the top with their back legs and reaching the feeding ports. Additionally, the metal lid cannot be chewed through and is too heavy for squirrels to dislodge. Jumping from a limb onto the perches simply results in the perches collapsing (and then springing back), sending the rodents groundward. I've watched both grey & red squirrels trying to gain access to this feeder, only to give up. And, as an additional feature, this product doesn't rely on motors (like the Spinner Model), and is easy to clean as the feeding port base is removable. This certainly isn't a cheap product, but the savings in replacement feeders and seed wasted to squirrels easily makes up for the cost. Simply put, this is the best bird feeder I've ever come across.
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