I bought one with the same hinged perch bar where the feeding area closes shut and did help keep the squirrels off without any problem. BUT I heard one day some horrible screeching and found that a small bird managed to get his head stuck between the small metal separators, was just awful. I quietly took some metal wire clippers and carefully snapped each end off. These feeders can break their necks if they get their heads stuck and not discovered in time. I had to share my experience with it. But they work great with squirrels.
I'm own one of these for 4 years and it does keep the squirrels out, most of the time. Over the 4 years they got in a couple of times by gnawing at the metal hinged perched and expanding the seed shoot. That had to be bent back. They knocked it off the planter hook it was mounted on, which then needed to be fortified. Then they pick out seeds from the little holes at the hinge. Some duck tap on the inside to cover the holes fixed this. Squirrels are relentless and are constantly trying to figure ways to break in. This feeder is made of heavy gauge metal and is the best one I have ever owned. It’s worth the money.
They up graded it. We had one in the 80s the feeder back then had a counter weight out of the back of the feeder, so I see they changed it! The squirrels were smart enough to sit one on the counterweight, while the other one did sit on the front and eat up all the seat then they would trade places. It was fun to watch but it wasn't squirrel proof. It's nice to see they changed the design. Or maybe it's a different company.
Bought a similar to this one. Within the first hour Mr. Squirrel had broken one of the cheap thin plastic windows and went at the seed. I replaced the broken and the second unbroken plastic on the opposite side with some aluminium sheeting. That solved that issue. Them Mr. S figured out how to hang onto the steel post, lean out and hold the spring loaded cover open with a front foot, held onto the feed tray and had at it some more. The next morning while making biscuits for breakfast the Crisco can proved to be the solution. Using a bunched up paper towel I swabbed down the exterior of the feeder and the steel post. Voila, the critter can’t climb the hanging post. If Mr. S jumps down onto the feeder it continues sliding off the feeder. Solved!
My Squirrel-Be-Gone feeder was literally destroyed by squirrels, starting at the chimney, where they tore open the roof and then immediately emptied my feeder. At Amazon it's $30, a BAD deal since my Perky-Pet Squirrel Be Gone II #339 NEVER defeted the squirrels.
These aren't bad feeders, however I've found that eventually the squirrels realize they have to hang from the roof (as shown in the video) to get the feed.
I suggest you add a third criteria, can squirrels figure out how to remove the roof to access the seed. We purchased this feeder and mounted it as suggested by the manufacturer. Within a couple of hours, a squirrel spun the weather vane and removed the roof. I had to drill and add removable screws with wingnuts to secure the roof ...
With their feet or teeth the mechanical aptitude of squirrels is amazing. I swear I saw one with Allen wrenches in his cheeks, wingnuts will fail. Others carry hole saws and saber saws.
I had this same thing happen: I was amazed at the squirrel's genius! I created a fix that has worked for about 5 days now: I rigged up a wire hook, attaching it to the weather arrow and under the front of the roof. This tightens up when the squirrel tries to turn the weather vane arrow to open the feeder. I also greased the roof and hanger with some vegetable oil to keep the squirrels from hanging off the top. So far, so good with both fixes!
Craig Matthews They are clever the little ones. The next thing is, they will gang up and carry away the whole house to their work shop and remove the screws.
Nice Job... I think by now, your savvy squirrel is just dangling over the roof and eating all he/she wants yes? no? update? And what about rain, are there enough drain holes to dispense with moisture? I know this is an old video... thanks as always MTG! YOU are the MAN :) :)
I've had same one for 3 years now still using it. I actually installed it on a pole which works great. Squirrel can't climb the slick metal pole an deer stay out of as well
I love this, but the squirrels have figured out in 6 weeks how to LIFT the perch bar. They hang on the house, stand on the lower perch bar, then lift it to get the seed.
I also have 2 of these feeders. Squirrels are really comical, but also smart as whips. They hang by their tail and rear feet and figured how to not lean on the perch. Also, they have figured out how to get the roof off or even knock off the metal hanger. Every morning I find a new scenario. I have even used a bungee to keep the roof in place and strap ties to keep the feeder from moving on the pole to a branch. I like some of the previous comments and suggestions. I will incorporate some of those useful ideas along with my own creativity. I am one to never give up!!
I got one of these at Wal-Mart today. #339 - It's labeled as "Home Style Perky-Pet Wild Bird Feeder." It says it's "Squirrel Resistant" and not labeled as Squirrel Proof. It looks similar, but at the top, the locking key does not have the bird weather vane.
I just bought this bird feeder from Rural King for $24.99. A bit pricey but I like the build quality. It's all metal, has a nice galvanised tin roof and is fairly large. I also like the way the floor is angled to allow the bird seed to slide toward the feeding ports. We haven't had any squirrel problems here at all at least not yet so I'm not so concerned about the squirrel proof part of it. I haven't used it yet but plan on hanging it in the backyard tomorrow so we'll see how it goes. Nice video by the way, thanks!
+Bk94541 It's a nice bird feeder, good quality and does a good job. I still don't know about the squirrel proofability of it cause we don't get any squirrels here but love it otherwise...
Yes, your welcome...It's funny, I know there's squirrels here in Owensboro cause I see them in public parks all the time but never seen one in our yard or neighborhood. Rabbits we have but no squirrels...My parents live on the rural outskirts like we do but they don't have squirrels either. It's strange because when we lived in Ohio in the neighborhood we had all kinds of squirrels...
i paid 54 bux for mine like that..took squirrels an hour to figure it out.they wedge themselfs between tray and bar so it can't close...alot of money..for nothing
For the adjustable lever, which one should I use? Top, Middle or the bottom? I got the same feeder, the squirrels went down from the top but mine didn't drop, they cleaned up everything. How come yours dropped, what did I do wrong?
So I went my own way and doused the pole that the birdfeeder was on with Vaseline and the squirrels won’t go anywhere near it definitely try that it’s the only thing that has worked for me
You seemed to have glossed over the function of the ledge with the metal rod that works to keep the squirrels from getting to the food. There are 4-5 slots to place this at. One user said that a bird got its little neck trapped between the metal ledge and the food. If that is the case I won't be using this but I really like the design and shape of the feeder. I'll have to watch for myself. If there is a way to avoid this from happening please share! Thanks!
I have one and while it is totally squirrel proof (for now), the birds do not like to use it. It only has one small window and has a metal perch. As a check I set up last years wooden feeder near it, mounting it on a greased pole. Both with the same feed. Birds prefer the wooden one with more glass and a wooden perch by a 10:1 ratio. The problem with the wooden one is that one must refresh the grease on the pole every three days or so.
It's a great feeder and LARGE. I few holes, a cable and a way to bolt the cable to lock down the roof is the best way to prevent the squirrels from popping the roof and sitting in the hopper.
Works OK...if you have dumb squirrel. I can introduce you to a couple that will crack it. Just hold on the top hang down and pick the seeds. Why does it have to sit on the bar??? It doesn't. And I have seen squirrels wriggle under a flexible steel roof to get inside!
lol the birds in my backyard doesnt know how to feed on it but at least the squirrel cant empty out even it may get stuff in the upside down maneuver lol. Waiting for the birds to learn
Squirrels are smart enough to learn they can sit on the roof and pull up one or two seeds at a time. It looks like your test needs to be at least a couple of weeks long.
Just jumping on the bar will dislodge a certain amount of seed, which falls to the ground, and that will probably keep him coming back. However, this design certainly limits how much they can steal at once.
I need a bird-be-gone for my dog's food. He spend most his time outside, and the birds like to eat his food. They take the pieces and dip them in the water dish to make them soft and easier to eat (pretty smart.) Even when you move the water dish to the other side of the yard, they still eat the food.
This is a 7 year old post, but the solution is a microchip feeder, or even a timed feeder. The microchip feeder keeps the food covered in the dish until the dog with the chip comes over, and the food dish opens when it senses the dog's approach. A timer feeder opens only at set times, the dog would likely by hungry by then, and go over when he ears it open.
The Roller Feeder is far better than this one in that the squirrels can't get to it at all. Also this one requires too much effort to refill. Go to this link; I've used one of these for over 9 years and it is still working well and looking good. Plus it's not as large as this one and the color choices are a little less obnoxious than this red (although they do have a red one as well).
Thanks! This one was shot with a Sony Alpha-55. The review part was with the stock 18-55mm lens, but the part with the squirrel was using a telephoto lens.
I have one. Didn't take the squirrels any time at all to figure out how not to step on the bar and emptied it out onto the ground within a day. Simply hanging it on a tree doesn't work.
This bird feeder is ok in the summer time, but in the winter when you have tons of birds wanting food the door that shuts to keep the squirrels out ( freezes shut and nothing can get bird seed ) . This feeder I have tried and is no good at all in the winter!! It's costs alot and is no good if you get snow and ice!! Sorry but I think it sucks!!! I tested my own this kid did not test it at all!!! Use it for a week in the winter you will HATE it!!! Thanks save your money
I’ve had mine for three years now - Left up 24/7 & 365. Still works but hasn’t aged well. Most of the “negative” comments seen below are regrettably true. Squirrels will learn to hang out upside down on the front and stuff their faces with your black oil sunflower seed. The thin plexiglass sheet (covering the windows) will be moved and displaced by the squirrels so they can gain access to the seed. I had to get some two stage epoxy to glue the plexiglass into place. The paint will fade and crack and eventually chip off (quarter sized pieces), especially around the holes where that wire hanger passes through the side body of the feeder. The squirrels will distort the shape of the wire hanger and/or the roof - they actually bent the copper roof panel... unbelievable but true! Think I spent thirty-five bucks for mine (three years ago at Lowe’s) and overall, I’d say there’s got to be a better feeder out there somewhere.
I have one of these feeders and I can't recommend it. Squirrels quickly figured out how to take the top off and empty the feeder. So next I bungee corded the top on. The squirrel gnawed threw the bungee cords and ripped the top off. So I put what I thought were heavy duty latches on the the sides of the feeder and clamped the top on. Two days latter the squirrels had learned to flip the latches and again the feeder was empty...except for the squirrel poop they left behind. So next I chained the latches shut and hooked the chains to a cup hook under the feeder. After 8 months the yard rats (aka squirrels) have not gotten the roof off. Instead, they hang over the top and eat what they want. They hang over the top so their weight doesn't close the front opening. Possibly the MousetrapGenius has some remarkably stupid squirrels but I think it's more likely he doesn't want to be the only person fooled by this absolutely NOT squirrel proof bird feeder. It is a nice looking feeder but I find the birds ignore it in favor of every other tube and tray feeder I have out. Buy it only if you think it's cute, not because you think it'll keep the squirrels out because it won't.
Notice 'squerril resistant' not 'proof'. I bought one of these, costly it was. My squirrel figured it out. First the roof locking mechanism wears easily and will need to be reinforced. I wrote them, no responce. Second a long bodied squirrel can hang from the top or side of the feeder and access the seed without pressing the bar. This feeder needs a redesign. And I have the answer,
Makes a terrible bird feeder. Only morning doves use it. However, It attracts hummingbirds very well. SO now I hang hummingbird feeders all around it so I can enjoy my hummingbirds. Also if it rains better cleanout all the bird food that gets stuck in it or it will mold very easily.
That is really a nice bird feeder. A little expensive, but the savings of bird feed for the birds and not for the squirrels would compensate for the price. The banjos were a little nerve racking. LOL Thank you for the video.
I have had 2 of these feeders and the squirrels distorted it and figured out how to get to the food from above without touching the bar..man they are way too smart for me...so I am no looking for something even more resistant to those critters and let my birds feed in peace..
first test is invalid. you said birds have to be able to feed on it, but you only allowed chickadees to feed, literally one of the smallest and lightest species that will visit a backyard feeder. why not try it with cardinals or even bluejays, two much bigger much heavier bird species?
It's when I put nuts and fruits out in my attic! Did have starlings try thru a half inch of wood to get in there, determined to wake me daily. This was in the louvers of wood for vents screened on the inside. Two pieces of window screen were pinned on above and below the attack area and then wires to 10,000 volts of DC on a switch to downstairs. The next morning awakened I let it go for just a second and peace and quiet happened. The squirrels are now banished from the attic but are allowed to live under the eave outside the wall. Coming next is live 24/7 video coverage, I found I have a Ir night camera to add to the daytime color coverage of a family affair.
NO it is not a good squirrel proof bird feeder. (They do eventually find a way in. ) I bought two of them, which cost me over a $100.00 for both. In our Canadian winter i bought them in to clean which was hard to clean, because the seeds harden and moldy at the front, making it hard to get at to clean, The paint on both feeder change to a dull color. All the big bird find a way to balance on the feeder so it stays open. For $100 bucks I think I wasted my money. I am looking at building a bird feeder using plastic pipe you can find in the plumbing section. :)
NOT RECOMMENDED. Why? Pesky squirrels will hang head down from the top and reach the openings with their front paws flushing the seeds out without touching the bar, then go down on the ground and feast. Looks like that puny squirrel brain has out done your big brain again. The only device that worked for me was a baffle installed on the pole.
A drone with a video to pattern recognition system. When it or stationary camerae see the unmistakable "V" of them ears it goes into defending the garden with low passes and menacing eagle sounds.
Sorry but dont work.Love the look of the feeder but didnt take but a day or two for them to learn to hang from top & eat away. They eventually ate the windows out & went inside. I finally gave up on it.
MouseTrapGenius, why arent you retesting this contraption or updating your review; at first you were convincing but the comments below are more compelling; this Perky-Pet does not work well enough!
I had to turn off the sound, after awhile that stupid banjo music just got to be too much... but watched (by jumping forward to squirrel) that it doesn't really work if it stays on the roof and just reaches down for bits at a time.
My thug squirrels chewed off the plastic clips under the windows that hold on the windows, then pushed it in to score the loot. Brilliant little tree rats.
That bird feeder stinks. It’s beautiful, but the birds in my area hate it. All it did was grow grass because the cover doesn’t really stop rain from going into the feeder, and since the birds won’t eat from it, it had time to grow grass from the feeder portion. Also it’s not at all squirrel repellent. Squirrels just hang from the top, put their body between the perch so it can’t close, and eat away.
Save your money...NONE of these anti squirrel feeders work. Use ANY bird feeder but place it at lease 10 feet from anything a squirrel can climb and mount it on a post with 6 inch PVC pipe or any other 6 inch round item that is smooth where their claws can not grip. Places it over the pole, post or any other support at lease 6 ft high and enjoy bird show with out spending a lot of money to feed the squirrels. Nothing against squirrels but they WILL eat vast amounts of sends compared to the birds.
NOT remotely squirrel proof. They eat out of this constantly by using their back legs to hang from the bar you hang it from, then lean over and chow for hours.
AMAZON, To heck with them, I can always find a better price on Ebay and get real free shipping not that rip off Prime crap, talking about a rip off, forget Amazon.
Unfortunately the squirrels figured this one out in less then 15 min. As mentioned previously by another customer, the squirrel wedged himself between tray and bar so it can't close. Then he lay there and cleaned out the feed.
I bought one with the same hinged perch bar where the feeding area closes shut and did help keep the squirrels off without any problem. BUT I heard one day some horrible screeching and found that a small bird managed to get his head stuck between the small metal separators, was just awful. I quietly took some metal wire clippers and carefully snapped each end off. These feeders can break their necks if they get their heads stuck and not discovered in time. I had to share my experience with it. But they work great with squirrels.
I had the same concern. What happens when another bird lands on the bar while the first has its head inside? I am not happy with this design.
Do you recommend putting the latch on the furthest or closer hinge?
I would never use this style of feeder. My experience with that Tit mouse was awful. Once he was freed that feeder went into the trash.
I received one of these for Father’s Day. I am very happy with the feeder.
I'm own one of these for 4 years and it does keep the squirrels out, most of the time. Over the 4 years they got in a couple of times by gnawing at the metal hinged perched and expanding the seed shoot. That had to be bent back. They knocked it off the planter hook it was mounted on, which then needed to be fortified. Then they pick out seeds from the little holes at the hinge. Some duck tap on the inside to cover the holes fixed this. Squirrels are relentless and are constantly trying to figure ways to break in. This feeder is made of heavy gauge metal and is the best one I have ever owned. It’s worth the money.
They up graded it. We had one in the 80s the feeder back then had a counter weight out of the back of the feeder, so I see they changed it! The squirrels were smart enough to sit one on the counterweight, while the other one did sit on the front and eat up all the seat then they would trade places. It was fun to watch but it wasn't squirrel proof. It's nice to see they changed the design. Or maybe it's a different company.
Bought a similar to this one. Within the first hour Mr. Squirrel had broken one of the cheap thin plastic windows and went at the seed. I replaced the broken and the second unbroken plastic on the opposite side with some aluminium sheeting. That solved that issue. Them Mr. S figured out how to hang onto the steel post, lean out and hold the spring loaded cover open with a front foot, held onto the feed tray and had at it some more.
The next morning while making biscuits for breakfast the Crisco can proved to be the solution. Using a bunched up paper towel I swabbed down the exterior of the feeder and the steel post. Voila, the critter can’t climb the hanging post. If Mr. S jumps down onto the feeder it continues sliding off the feeder. Solved!
My Squirrel-Be-Gone feeder was literally destroyed by squirrels, starting at the chimney, where they tore open the roof and then immediately emptied my feeder. At Amazon it's $30, a BAD deal since my Perky-Pet Squirrel Be Gone II #339 NEVER defeted the squirrels.
Hi, Dear, I can send a free bird feeder or other pet product from AMZ for review. Contact me.
These aren't bad feeders, however I've found that eventually the squirrels realize they have to hang from the roof (as shown in the video) to get the feed.
I suggest you add a third criteria, can squirrels figure out how to remove the roof to access the seed. We purchased this feeder and mounted it as suggested by the manufacturer. Within a couple of hours, a squirrel spun the weather vane and removed the roof. I had to drill and add removable screws with wingnuts to secure the roof ...
With their feet or teeth the mechanical aptitude of squirrels is amazing. I swear I saw one with Allen wrenches in his cheeks, wingnuts will fail. Others carry hole saws and saber saws.
I had this same thing happen: I was amazed at the squirrel's genius! I created a fix that has worked for about 5 days now: I rigged up a wire hook, attaching it to the weather arrow and under the front of the roof. This tightens up when the squirrel tries to turn the weather vane arrow to open the feeder. I also greased the roof and hanger with some vegetable oil to keep the squirrels from hanging off the top. So far, so good with both fixes!
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Craig Matthews
They are clever the little ones.
The next thing is, they will gang up and carry away the whole house to their work shop and remove the screws.
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Nice Job... I think by now, your savvy squirrel is just dangling over the roof and eating all he/she wants yes? no? update? And what about rain, are there enough drain holes to dispense with moisture? I know this is an old video... thanks as always MTG! YOU are the MAN :) :)
I've had same one for 3 years now still using it. I actually installed it on a pole which works great. Squirrel can't climb the slick metal pole an deer stay out of as well
I love this, but the squirrels have figured out in 6 weeks how to LIFT the perch bar. They hang on the house, stand on the lower perch bar, then lift it to get the seed.
you've got some real smart critters...
You gotta give em credit.
squirrel sat on the upper arm of the "gate/ledge" and just reached down nd grabbed handfull after handfull
YUP Boy's a fool
Had one too - same result. I have yet to find a squirrel-proof feeder
Roller feeder, look them up!
My squirrels figured out how to dig out food between the 'foot bar' and side of 'house', clever little devils
I also have 2 of these feeders. Squirrels are really comical, but also smart as whips. They hang by their tail and rear feet and figured how to not lean on the perch. Also, they have figured out how to get the roof off or even knock off the metal hanger. Every morning I find a new scenario. I have even used a bungee to keep the roof in place and strap ties to keep the feeder from moving on the pole to a branch. I like some of the previous comments and suggestions. I will incorporate some of those useful ideas along with my own creativity. I am one to never give up!!
I got one of these at Wal-Mart today. #339 - It's labeled as "Home Style Perky-Pet Wild Bird Feeder." It says it's "Squirrel Resistant" and not labeled as Squirrel Proof. It looks similar, but at the top, the locking key does not have the bird weather vane.
Does it come with the banjo music 😂
Would you please describe the tension setting bar? I want it to be more responsive to keeping squirrels out. Thanks.
I have this feeder in the GREEN style. I would highly recommend it.
I have this feeder. My husband had to reinforce the bottom because the pole I had it mounted on went through the bottom of the feeder.
I just bought this bird feeder from Rural King for $24.99. A bit pricey but I like the build quality. It's all metal, has a nice galvanised tin roof and is fairly large. I also like the way the floor is angled to allow the bird seed to slide toward the feeding ports. We haven't had any squirrel problems here at all at least not yet so I'm not so concerned about the squirrel proof part of it. I haven't used it yet but plan on hanging it in the backyard tomorrow so we'll see how it goes. Nice video by the way, thanks!
+Bk94541 It's a nice bird feeder, good quality and does a good job. I still don't know about the squirrel proofability of it cause we don't get any squirrels here but love it otherwise...
Yes, your welcome...It's funny, I know there's squirrels here in Owensboro cause I see them in public parks all the time but never seen one in our yard or neighborhood. Rabbits we have but no squirrels...My parents live on the rural outskirts like we do but they don't have squirrels either. It's strange because when we lived in Ohio in the neighborhood we had all kinds of squirrels...
It’s over 50 today
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It's cute. I have one. Birds have never used it. Squirrel loves it. I didn't find it useful. I still think it's cute.
i paid 54 bux for mine like that..took squirrels an hour to figure it out.they wedge themselfs between tray and bar so it can't close...alot of money..for nothing
Squirrel buster plus is probably the best feeder I've had.
For the adjustable lever, which one should I use? Top, Middle or the bottom? I got the same feeder, the squirrels went down from the top but mine
didn't drop, they cleaned up everything. How come yours dropped, what did I do wrong?
Thanks for explaining the adjusts and how heavy the birds .... -_-
So I went my own way and doused the pole that the birdfeeder was on with Vaseline and the squirrels won’t go anywhere near it definitely try that it’s the only thing that has worked for me
I like your idea. Additionally, I need to move the feeder and pole away from the tree!!
The bird feeder looks real nice and it works.
Indeed it does :)
the music in the background drove me crazy, I stopped at 2 minutes.
David Ronson quitter.
You seemed to have glossed over the function of the ledge with the metal rod that works to keep the squirrels from getting to the food. There are 4-5 slots to place this at. One user said that a bird got its little neck trapped between the metal ledge and the food. If that is the case I won't be using this but I really like the design and shape of the feeder. I'll have to watch for myself. If there is a way to avoid this from happening please share! Thanks!
I have one and while it is totally squirrel proof (for now), the birds do not like to use it. It only has one small window and has a metal perch. As a check I set up last years wooden feeder near it, mounting it on a greased pole. Both with the same feed. Birds prefer the wooden one with more glass and a wooden perch by a 10:1 ratio. The problem with the wooden one is that one must refresh the grease on the pole every three days or so.
Try white Lithium grease spray
My feeder falls forward, not sure how to fix- any ideas?
It's a great feeder and LARGE. I few holes, a cable and a way to bolt the cable to lock down the roof is the best way to prevent the squirrels from popping the roof and sitting in the hopper.
Works OK...if you have dumb squirrel. I can introduce you to a couple that will crack it. Just hold on the top hang down and pick the seeds. Why does it have to sit on the bar??? It doesn't. And I have seen squirrels wriggle under a flexible steel roof to get inside!
lol the birds in my backyard doesnt know how to feed on it but at least the squirrel cant empty out even it may get stuff in the upside down maneuver lol. Waiting for the birds to learn
Squirrels are smart enough to learn they can sit on the roof and pull up one or two seeds at a time. It looks like your test needs to be at least a couple of weeks long.
That doesn't work. My right handle doesn't go all the way in, hence it is top heavy and tips. Any 'tips'?
Just jumping on the bar will dislodge a certain amount of seed, which falls to the ground, and that will probably keep him coming back. However, this design certainly limits how much they can steal at once.
The squirrels have figured out how to undo the vane key to the roof.
I need a bird-be-gone for my dog's food. He spend most his time outside, and the birds like to eat his food. They take the pieces and dip them in the water dish to make them soft and easier to eat (pretty smart.) Even when you move the water dish to the other side of the yard, they still eat the food.
Hmmm. I'll let you know if I ever come across one.
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This is a 7 year old post, but the solution is a microchip feeder, or even a timed feeder. The microchip feeder keeps the food covered in the dish until the dog with the chip comes over, and the food dish opens when it senses the dog's approach. A timer feeder opens only at set times, the dog would likely by hungry by then, and go over when he ears it open.
Is this a "loaner"? Did you send it back after reviewing it? It sounds like a paid review. In other words, an advert.
The Roller Feeder is far better than this one in that the squirrels can't get to it at all. Also this one requires too much effort to refill. Go to this link; I've used one of these for over 9 years and it is still working well and looking good. Plus it's not as large as this one and the color choices are a little less obnoxious than this red (although they do have a red one as well).
what kind of camera do yo use for your videos, its really nice. and great review!
Thanks! This one was shot with a Sony Alpha-55. The review part was with the stock 18-55mm lens, but the part with the squirrel was using a telephoto lens.
oh cool, real high quality videos with that camera!
I have one. Didn't take the squirrels any time at all to figure out how not to step on the bar and emptied it out onto the ground within a day. Simply hanging it on a tree doesn't work.
This bird feeder is ok in the summer time, but in the winter when you have tons of birds wanting food the door that shuts to keep the squirrels out ( freezes shut and nothing can get bird seed ) . This feeder I have tried and is no good at all in the winter!! It's costs alot and is no good if you get snow and ice!! Sorry but I think it sucks!!! I tested my own this kid did not test it at all!!! Use it for a week in the winter you will HATE it!!! Thanks save your money
What a sad but important point! Mechanical things freeze up.... ugh !
YUP Boy's a fool
I’ve had mine for three years now - Left up 24/7 & 365. Still works but hasn’t aged well. Most of the “negative” comments seen below are regrettably true. Squirrels will learn to hang out upside down on the front and stuff their faces with your black oil sunflower seed. The thin plexiglass sheet (covering the windows) will be moved and displaced by the squirrels so they can gain access to the seed. I had to get some two stage epoxy to glue the plexiglass into place. The paint will fade and crack and eventually chip off (quarter sized pieces), especially around the holes where that wire hanger passes through the side body of the feeder. The squirrels will distort the shape of the wire hanger and/or the roof - they actually bent the copper roof panel... unbelievable but true! Think I spent thirty-five bucks for mine (three years ago at Lowe’s) and overall, I’d say there’s got to be a better feeder out there somewhere.
I have one of these feeders and I can't recommend it. Squirrels quickly figured out how to take the top off and empty the feeder. So next I bungee corded the top on. The squirrel gnawed threw the bungee cords and ripped the top off. So I put what I thought were heavy duty latches on the the sides of the feeder and clamped the top on. Two days latter the squirrels had learned to flip the latches and again the feeder was empty...except for the squirrel poop they left behind. So next I chained the latches shut and hooked the chains to a cup hook under the feeder. After 8 months the yard rats (aka squirrels) have not gotten the roof off. Instead, they hang over the top and eat what they want. They hang over the top so their weight doesn't close the front opening. Possibly the MousetrapGenius has some remarkably stupid squirrels but I think it's more likely he doesn't want to be the only person fooled by this absolutely NOT squirrel proof bird feeder. It is a nice looking feeder but I find the birds ignore it in favor of every other tube and tray feeder I have out. Buy it only if you think it's cute, not because you think it'll keep the squirrels out because it won't.
Notice 'squerril resistant' not 'proof'. I bought one of these, costly it was. My squirrel figured it out. First the roof locking mechanism wears easily and will need to be reinforced. I wrote them, no responce. Second a long bodied squirrel can hang from the top or side of the feeder and access the seed without pressing the bar. This feeder needs a redesign. And I have the answer,
Nice banjo picking! Who’s the hot hand?
Makes a terrible bird feeder. Only morning doves use it. However, It attracts hummingbirds very well. SO now I hang hummingbird feeders all around it so I can enjoy my hummingbirds. Also if it rains better cleanout all the bird food that gets stuck in it or it will mold very easily.
Does it help keep away crows?
I purchased a green one and while it absolutely keeps the squirrels out , NO birds would feed from it so the company let me pick another to try
I avoid metal feeders because of the chance that their feet might get frozen to the metal in the winter time.
That is really a nice bird feeder. A little expensive, but the savings of bird feed for the birds and not for the squirrels would compensate for the price. The banjos were a little nerve racking. LOL Thank you for the video.
Thanks! And I'll go easy on the banjo next time ;)
MousetrapGenius Your videos are great. Keep up the great work.
Larry342516 Thank you again!
What happens when it rains?
I love the slo motion squirrel falling; but a simple plastic baffle has stopped the squirrels from enjoying bird seed meant for the BIRDS!
I have had 2 of these feeders and the squirrels distorted it and figured out how to get to the food from above without touching the bar..man they are way too smart for me...so I am no looking for something even more resistant to those critters and let my birds feed in peace..
Irene Menendez Same here! They take off the roof. They do it over and over
Irene Menendez Get yourself an air rifle and increase the squirrels lead deficiency.
Lead therapy? Yeah.
Irene Menendez
Squirrel helps himself at 4:42 so not squirrel proof at all (mousetrapgeniARSE)
+Irene Menendez I just duct tape the lid shut-keeps em out!!
first test is invalid. you said birds have to be able to feed on it, but you only allowed chickadees to feed, literally one of the smallest and lightest species that will visit a backyard feeder. why not try it with cardinals or even bluejays, two much bigger much heavier bird species?
I might had that birds need a very small perch to stand on. This feeder has very thick perches, small birds don’t like that.
What happens when it rains
If there's a squirrel free bird feeder, is there a bird free squirrel feeder?
It's when I put nuts and fruits out in my attic!
Did have starlings try thru a half inch of wood to get in there, determined to wake me daily. This was in the louvers of wood for vents screened on the inside. Two pieces of window screen were pinned on above and below the attack area and then wires to 10,000 volts of DC on a switch to downstairs. The next morning awakened I let it go for just a second and peace and quiet happened. The squirrels are now banished from the attic but are allowed to live under the eave outside the wall. Coming next is live 24/7 video coverage, I found I have a Ir night camera to add to the daytime color coverage of a family affair.
NO it is not a good squirrel proof bird feeder. (They do eventually find a way in. ) I bought two of them, which cost me over a $100.00 for both. In our Canadian winter i bought them in to clean which was hard to clean, because the seeds harden and moldy at the front, making it hard to get at to clean, The paint on both feeder change to a dull color. All the big bird find a way to balance on the feeder so it stays open. For $100 bucks I think I wasted my money. I am looking at building a bird feeder using plastic pipe you can find in the plumbing section. :)
Had one of these. Not cheap!! Squirrels pushed in the plastic windows in about an hour and feasted. Don’t waste your money.
Thanks, but the squirrel in my yard has figured it out.
wpgroy he’s your friend then.
NOT RECOMMENDED. Why? Pesky squirrels will hang head down from the top and reach the openings with their front paws flushing the seeds out without touching the bar, then go down on the ground and feast. Looks like that puny squirrel brain has out done your big brain again. The only device that worked for me was a baffle installed on the pole.
Those long tailed rats will eventually shake the feeder then go to the ground to eat.
I also had a bird die in this feeder by getting his head stuck. 😢
have anything to keep rabbits out of the garden
A drone with a video to pattern recognition system. When it or stationary camerae see the unmistakable "V" of them ears it goes into defending the garden with low passes and menacing eagle sounds.
Unfortunately, 2' chicken wire is my only suggestion
I don't mind feeding squirrels along with birds but they wrecked my old feeder.
There's no such thing
as a quirrel proof bird feeder
Sorry but dont work.Love the look of the feeder but didnt take but a day or two for them to learn to hang from top & eat away. They eventually ate the windows out & went inside. I finally gave up on it.
Nice video
MouseTrapGenius, why arent you retesting this contraption or updating your review; at first you were convincing but the comments below are more compelling; this Perky-Pet does not work well enough!
YUP Boy's a fool
Looks like a fail to me.
I had to turn off the sound, after awhile that stupid banjo music just got to be too much... but watched (by jumping forward to squirrel) that it doesn't really work if it stays on the roof and just reaches down for bits at a time.
Bama Jim I like the banjo music
My thug squirrels chewed off the plastic clips under the windows that hold on the windows, then pushed it in to score the loot. Brilliant little tree rats.
I had one of those and the squirrels chewed the plexiglass strips below the windows which gave them access to walk right in.
Does NOT work. Squirrels go up the poll over the roof and feed as much as they want without stepping on the perch bar...
Squirrels in my yard would just hang from the top and eat it all.
I don’t need a squirrel proof feeder my 5 dogs eat them one came home with a half eaten half alive squirrel
For me it did not pass the test. Squirrels figured it out. By perching from roof and with one paw would hold it from closing. 50$ +txes.For nothing 😑
That bird feeder stinks. It’s beautiful, but the birds in my area hate it. All it did was grow grass because the cover doesn’t really stop rain from going into the feeder, and since the birds won’t eat from it, it had time to grow grass from the feeder portion. Also it’s not at all squirrel repellent. Squirrels just hang from the top, put their body between the perch so it can’t close, and eat away.
What a joke! Been fighting every possible circumstance with this very feeder for 2 years. Squirrels outsmart it. Ahhhh!
Use hot bird seed. Birds love it squirrels hate it.
Save your money...NONE of these anti squirrel feeders work. Use ANY bird feeder but place it at lease 10 feet from anything a squirrel can climb and mount it on a post with 6 inch PVC pipe or any other 6 inch round item that is smooth where their claws can not grip. Places it over the pole, post or any other support at lease 6 ft high and enjoy bird show with out spending a lot of money to feed the squirrels.
Nothing against squirrels but they WILL eat vast amounts of sends compared to the birds.
A lot against the squirrels.I want to feed and watch the birds. I couldn't care less about the squirrels.
Squirrel proof but unfortunately was not thief proof.
Poor squirrel.
He’s just trying to feed his family.
🙂
NOT remotely squirrel proof. They eat out of this constantly by using their back legs to hang from the bar you hang it from, then lean over and chow for hours.
5:04 yeehaw
Does anyone else think this guy sounds a bit like Nicholas Cage? 🤣
Poor lovely sruirrels
Typical b/s doesnt work, squirrels figured it out in 10 min
AMAZON, To heck with them, I can always find a better price on Ebay and get real free shipping not that rip off Prime crap, talking about a rip off, forget Amazon.
Unfortunately the squirrels figured this one out in less then 15 min. As mentioned previously by another customer, the squirrel wedged himself between tray and bar so it can't close. Then he lay there and cleaned out the feed.
this is a example on a bias review
It's more like a buy now RUclips video!
#squirrel lives matter
too big ... get the squirrelbuster
Annoying unnecessary distracting banjo music.
first please stop the background music. it is very irritating and canot hear your voice
FOOL
Too much face 👎