Reddit reviews Droll Yankees YF-M Yankee Flipper Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder, 17.25", Green
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SQUIRREL-PROOF: The motorized perch ring is designed to start spinning under the weight of a squirrel to 'flip' the squirrel off the bird feederCAPACITY: Tube bird feeder holds up to five pounds of birdseed and has four feeding portsDURABILITY: Bird feeder is constructed of heavy duty metal base and cap. The seed tube is UV-stabilized polycarbonate and won't fadeINTERNAL BAFFLE: Internal baffle is desinged to keep seed flowing freely to all four seed portsMADE IN USA: Since 1969 all Droll Yankees products have been proudly made in the USA
It has a motor in it that's turned on if something heavy tries to rest on the bar.
WTF, is that thing battery powered?
edit: yup
This device is called the Droll Yankee Flipper. It's a battery-powered bird feeder that spins when a squirrel tries to perch. This image is from a six minute video they show at garden centers in my area, placed in front of these bird feeders to attract customers.
I represent a dog food on the weekends. Stein Gardens and Gifts carries the food I represent, along with the Droll Yankee product line. They happen to be right next to each other. On my average five hour shift, I see this video about fifty times. It was cute the first four times, and now watching it is a special type of hell.
Here you go
There’s a motor in the base that turns on when something heavy is on the ring, ie when a squirrel gets on it.
Droll Yankees Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder, Yankee Flipper, 28-Inch Tube Feeder, 4 Ports https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004ZB4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Cc33BbT59WXXY
we have the cadillac of anti-squirrel feeders, an actual motorized squirrel flipper
http://www.amazon.com/Droll-Yankees-Flipper-4-Port-Hanging/dp/B00004ZB4U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417830156&sr=8-1&keywords=yankee+flipper
it does work. i almost feel bad for the squirrel, but after a few flings they have smartened up and don't try anymore. they still will climb on the top of the feeder but they can't get any seed, and they know not to get near the bottom. one issue is larger birds (bluejay is maybe the limit) will set off the motor and get tossed off.
http://www.amazon.com/Droll-Yankees-Flipper-4-Port-Hanging/dp/B00004ZB4U
I'm still glued to the window. I can't give a candid review yet, because no tree rats have yet made an attempt.
Ok so I was curious and looked and apparently it has a motor:
(Read the description)
Yankee Flipper https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00004ZB4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_z75ZBb438Q5HT
Name: "Yankee Flipper Bird Feeder"
$105
Amazon Link:
https://www.amazon.com/Droll-Yankees-Flipper-4-Port-Hanging/dp/B00004ZB4U
Nope, just battery-powered: http://www.amazon.com/Droll-Yankees-Flipper-4-Port-Hanging/dp/B00004ZB4U/
Well that is way cooler.
Edit: not sure why previous comment was deleted, it was correct. Upon further review these things are awesome if you want to spend $100 on a bird feeder that defeats squirrels.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004ZB4U/ref=mp_s_a_1_1/180-3800944-8055628?qid=1398593347&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40